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(2) Methods. Spraying with a contact insecticide is the
general rule, following the removal of architraves, skirtings and
picture rails. Papered rooms are stripped.
(3) Inspectional Methods. Before any tenant moves into a
Council house, the prospective tenant's house and belongings are
thoroughly inspected by a Sanitary Inspector, as is also the Council
house into which the family is to move.
(4) Disinfestation. Fumigation with Hydrogen Cyanide is
always carried out by a contractor; other disinfestations are carried
out by the Local Authority.
Schools
The sanitary condition and water supply of Schools has been
satisfactory during the year. All cases of infectious disease amongst
school children are notified to the head teachers, as are also contacts.
It was not necessary during the year to close any school on account
of infectious disease.
PREMISES AND OCCUPATIONS WHICH CAN BE
CONTROLLED BY BYELAWS OR REGULATIONS
Offensive Trade Premises
The offensive trade premises on the register number 9, being
one fat extractor and eight fish fryers. The licences in connection
with four of the latter-mentioned trades are subject annual
renewal. Offensive - trades are controlled by Byelaws adopted by
the Council.
Bakehouses
There are 8 of these premises within the district and they have
been maintained in a satisfactory condition during the year. The
visits paid to these premises during the year was 12.
Factories and Workshop Acts.
Seventeen visits were paid to Factories, this number is small, due
to pressure of work in other directions. No case of infectious
disease occurred at outworkers' premises during the year ; 8 visits
were paid to these premises.
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