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REPORT OF THE CHIEF
SANITARY INSPECTOR FOR THE YEAR, 1954
HOUSING
The number of houses inspected during the year showed a surprising
increase over the previous year. This was due to an increase in
complaints received and the resumption of systematic inspections under
the Housing (Consolidated) Regulations.
One house was closed and two others acquired with a view to future
demolition.
Two hundred and sixteen houses were rendered fit as a result of informal
or statutory action under the Public Health Act, 1936.
Twelve applications were received for Certificates of Disrepair
(Housing Repairs & Rents Act, 1954). Eleven certificates were issued.
Number of inspections of dwelling-houses 955
Number of inspections recorded under Housing Regulations 131
MILK AND DAIRIES
Number of distributors of milk on register 16
Number of dairy premises other than dairy farms on register 6
Number of above premises upon which loose milk is handled Nil
Number of inspections of premises 38
Defects in dairy premises discovered Nil
Infringements of Acts and Regulations Nil
Number of licences issued under Milk (Special Designation)
Regulations:
Tuberculin Tested Milk—Dealers' Licences 6
„ „ „ Supplementary Licences 15
Pasteurised Milk—Dealers' Licences 6
„ „ Supplementary Licences 15
Sterilized Milk—Dealers' Licences 12
,, „ Supplementary Licences 15
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