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Smoke Abatement.
Public Health Act, 1875.
Public Health (Smoke Abatement) Act, 1926.
Six Statutory Notices were served during the year in respect
of Black Smoke.
No prosecutions occurred, but proceedings were pending at
the year end in respect of smoke offences at a large confectionery
factory.
Fourteen Notices of Offence were served in respect of observed
offences; in most cases the necessary improvement followed,
rendering a formal report to the Committee unnecessary.
The large waste product factory referred to in the last Annual
Report is still being conducted on model lines, and the method
of dealing with the fumes from digesters and cookers has proved
highly satisfactory.
One large firm of imitation leather makers was granted an
exemption from action in respect of smoke whilst extensive load
tests were carried out, and again later whilst high pressure steel
boilers were substituted for those of older pattern.
There is one pulverised fuel-fired plant in the district, but no
trouble has yet been experienced from emissions of grit.
The Chief Sanitary Inspector has delivered two instructional
lectures to meetings of railway drivers and firemen during the
year. Both of these were followed by lengthy technical discussions.
Local manufacturers are gradually gaining confidence, and
now frequently 'phone the Inspector when, through mechanical
breakdown, smoke production is temporarily unavoidable. This
co-operation of the Department in their difficulties appears to be
appreciated by manufacturers.
Places of Public Amusement.
Ministry of Health Circular 120, of 1920.
One hundred and twenty-three visits have been made to places
of public amusements, and in two cases representations were
made to the Licensing Committee, and the licences refused until
conditions were made satisfactory.
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