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Improper construction or repair of Water-closet or Drain.
4. If a water-closet, drain or other sanitary fitting or waste
is so constructed or repaired as to be a nuisance or injurious or
dangerous to health, the person who undertook or executed
such construction or repair shall, unless he shows that such
construction or repair was not due to any wilful act, neglect
or default De liable to a fine not exceeding twenty pounds.
Provided that where a person is charged with an offence under
this section, he shall be entitled upon information duly laid
by him, to have any other person being his agent, servant
or workman whom he charges as the actual offender brought
before the Court at the time appointed for hearing the charge,
and if he proves to the satisfaction of the Court that he had
used due diligence to prevent the commission of the offence, and
that the said other person committed the offence without his
knowledge, consent or connivance, he shall be exempt from
any fine, and the said other person may be summarily convicted
of the offence. (Acton).
Poiver to require Earth Closets for New Buildings.
5. (1). The Council may, on the erection of any new building
when a sewer and water supply sufficient for a water closet
are not reasonably available, by written notice require one
or more proper and sufficient earth closets or pail closets to
be provided at or in connection with such building.
(2). Any person offending against any requirement of the
Council under this Section shall be liable to a penalty not
exceeding forty shillings. (Acton).
Sanitary Conveniences for Workmen engaged on Works or Buildings.
6. (1). The contractor or builder engaged in or upon the
construction, re-construction or alteration of any building or
works in the district, shall provide to the reasonable satisfaction
of the Council and until the completion of any such
work or operation, such water or other closets and urinals.
(2). Any person offending against this Section shall be
liable to a penalty not exceeding five pounds. (Middleton).