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ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION
CLEAN AIR ACT, 19 56
During theyear action was taken under the following sections of this Act -
SECTION 1 (Prohibition of dark smoke from chimneys). One contravention of
the provisions of this section was observed and was dealt with by way of a
warning letter.
SECTION 3 (Requirement that new furnaces shall be so far as practicable
smokeless). Eight notifications of intention to install nine furnaces were
received. In three of these cases application for prior approval was made
in respect of four furnaces and approval was granted on the following
conditions -
In respect of an Earleymil automatic stoker
(a) The installation must receive skilled attention at regular intervals
by recognised heating engineers and efficiently maintained.
(b) Notwithstanding any automatic control, there shall be available at
all times an adequately trained operator.
(c) The installation shall be installed,, and operated, in accordance
with the manufacturer" s specification,
(d) Class of fuel used to be within the prescribed range, as specified
by the manufacturers of the installation.
In respect of 2 oil-fired furnaces
(a) The fuel to be used must be 200 seconds viscosity fuel oil.
(b) The plant shall be so installed, operated, maintained and equipped
to minimise the emission of smoke.
(c) The installation must comply with the Codes of Practice for oil
burning equipment, drawn up by the British Standards Institution.
(d) The installation must receive skilled attention at regular intervals
by recognised heating engineers and efficiently maintained.
(e) Notwithstanding any automatic control, there shall be available at
all times an adequately trained operator,.
In respect of an oil-fired boiler (27 K0 Ideal)
(a) The fuel to be used must be of 45 seconds viscosity fuel oil.
(b) The plant shall be installed, operated, maintained and equipped to
minimise the emission of smoke.
(c) The installation must comply with the Codes of Practice for oil
burning equipment., drawn up by the British Standards Institution.
(d) The installation must receive skilled attention at regular intervals
by recognised heating engineers and efficiently maintained,.
(e) Notwithstanding any automatic control, there shall be available at
all times an adequately trained operator.
SECTION 11 (Smoke Control Areas). Six of the eight Snoke Control Orders made
by the Council were in operation at the end of the year and confirmation of
the seventh Order was received on the 18th June. 1963.