Chief Sanitary Inspector

• Chief Sanitary Inspector; 1873-twentieth century

• Sanitary Inspector, Inspector of Nuisances

First appointed in 1873 by Urban Sanitary Committee. As duties increased, so did size and activities of the Inspection department. Initially responsible for environmental nuisances, functions widened in the early twentieth century with the passing of legislation on food hygiene.
Reported to Urban Sanitary Committee (1873-1900) and its successor the Health Committee (1901-1974). Head of the Sanitary Inspection Department. Gained responsibility for factory sanitary conditions from Factory Inspector in 1921.

Official responsible for inspection required by various pieces of food hygiene legislation.

Investigation and abatement of environmental health nuisances such as poor drainage. Served notices to owners requiring improvement. Work often carried out by council but at owner's expense. Also responsible for sanitary aspects of factories and workshops, smoke, lodging houses, slaughterhouses, dairy producers and retailers. Responsible for carrying out food safety duties as specified by various legislation.

First appointed in 1873 by Urban Sanitary Committee. As duties increased, so did size and activities of the Inspection department. Initially responsible for environmental nuisances, functions widened in the early twentieth century with the passing of legislation on food hygiene.

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