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one family, and for the separation of the sexes in
a house so let or occupied; for the registration of
houses so let or occupied; for the inspection of
such houses; for enforcing drainage for such
houses, and for promoting cleanliness and ventilation
in such houses; for the cleansing and limewashing
at stated times of the premises; for the
taking of precautions in case of any infectious
disease. (Sec. 94.)
(g) For promoting cleanliness in, and the habitable
condition of tents, vans, sheds, and similar structures
used for human habitation, and for preventing
the spread of infectious disease by the persons
inhabiting the same, and generally for the prevention
of nuisances in connection with the same.
(Sec. 95).
Bye-laws have already been made by the Vestry for the
purposes mentioned in paragragh (f) above. Advantage
will probably be taken of the new Act to reconsider them
and submit them in an amended form, as new bye-laws, for
confirmation by the Local Government Board. Regulations
already made by the Vestry for other purposes (e.g.,
relating to the use of public conveniences and the public
mortuary) will be superseded by bye-laws made by the
Vestry and submitted to the Local Government Board for
confirmation. (Sec. 114, and Schedule I.)
The removal of house and street refuse by a Sanitary
Authority is to be classed among offensive trades, and any
such authority may not create a nuisance by their method
of treating or disposing of such refuse. (Sec. 22.)