SANITARY BY LAWS.

Taihape Daily Times, Issue 220, 21 May 1917, Page 4

SANITARY BY LAWS.

A BOKOUGH COUNCIL INTEELUDB At the meeting of Council on Friday night considerable time was taken up in discussing the reports of the Waterworks Inspector and the Health Inspector concerning a particular wtfrk done in the borough by an unregistered plumber. The report of the Waterworks Inspector was as follows: “I have to report that extensions have been made to the water service on the premises of Mr. Fookes, chemist, and I am advised by Mr. Fookes that the work has been carried out by Mr. A. Paul, who is not a licensed plumber under the waterworks by-law. Further, no application Was made for a permit for the work, and no notification was given that such, work'had been done. 'As it is essential that the by-law should be respected X shall be glad to receive an instruction from the Council in the matter. ”

Mr. Swindells, Health Inspector, sent in a report to the following effect: “I have to advise having come across a case of plumbing having been done by an unlicensed plumber, in contravention of the borough by-laws, and also that such work was not carried out in conformity therewith. The work in question was at the premises in the occupation of Mr. Fookes, chemist, Hautapu Street, Taihape, and was carried out by A. Paul, an employee of Mr G. Wright-son, and who is not registered by the Plumbers - ' Board, nor the holder of a license from the Borough Council, and who was concerned with a similar breach some two years ago. The work consisted of erecting a sink, the water supply beiug connected thereto, but was not provided with a waste pipe according to the by-laws, the waste water being discharged into a kerosene tin, which will be required to be emptied at frequent intervals, which, in view of the business that is carried on,, is anything but satisfactory from a hygienic standpoint. The whole position, however, is whether the individual is to be allowed to cany out work according to his own particular ideas, which would eventually load to disaster to the community. I would, therefore, be pleased if you would place the matterbefore Council fur their consideration. ’ ’ The Mayer said he had been informed that the man Paul had been connected with, plumbing work for many - years,. On, the face of it the matter complained of was a serious breach of the by-laws..' Perhaps Cr, Wiightsoh could give the' Council some explanation.""" Cr Wrighfson said if it was d breach of the nv-mws ’’he worn:: continue to

eommit the breach. Ho was only waiting for action to be taken. The jobcomplained of was a very simple It was an ordinary basin fitted with a short pipe at the bottom leading into a receptacle below, winch as soon as it became filled could be removed and emptied. Was rhis a sanitary fitting. Ho should say not. However, it wasfor the Council to decide.

Cr, Joblin said it appeared to him to be a serious matter. He could not 'see how they could waive the operation of the by-laws. Cr. Wrightson did not want them to waive the by-laws. They could enforce them up to the hilt as .far as he was concerned.

Cr. Dashwood thought the information from both inspectors was rather vague.

The Mayor was of opinion that it was a question for experts to> decide. If it had not been for the addition of the pipe it would be no plumbing job at all Further, could a basin without any « provision for oveflow bo considered sanitarily right. Ms. Burges (Waterworks Inspector) said there had been no application for a license to use the water, and the job had been done without asking for the approval of the Council. If no formal applications were made for water connections it was impossible for proper inspection to be made, as there would be no records to go by.

The Mayor (to Mr. Surgis): Then from your point of view the gravest pect of the incident is that there was no application for a permit at all? Mr. Burgis: Yes. As far as the plumbing was concerned it was well done. The Mayor: Well, Mr. Burgis, you know now that Or. Wrightson is anxious to bo prosecuted. Cr. Ecid: Why does not the man register in accordance with the law Cr. Wrightson: There is a difference between the Plumbers’ Board and myself. I have made application to garthe man registered, but have never got the slightest satisfaction. The man is one of the finest tradesmen in New

Zealand. The Mayor: That is net the point. We are not concerned with the .nan’s abilities. Wo are hero to see that th-3 law is carried out. Cr. Joblin moved: ‘‘That sanitary, drainage, and waterworks matters be carried out in accordance with the bylaws.’ ’ The Mayor: Go further., Cr Joblin, and add “That the watenvirks engineer take action.” Cr. Joblin agreed to the addition, and .on the motion being was carried. , w The Mayor (to Mr. Burgis): Well, you now know the position, and you can arrange to fight the . quest• on, out be-. tween you. The incident then cl os 3 1.