LOCAL GOVERNMENT (SANITARY SERVICES) ACT, 1948
Statutory Text (4 Articles)
FIRST SCHEDULE Enactments Repealed
Enactments Repealed
Section 4.
Session and Chapter or Number and Year
Session and Chapter or Number and Year
Short Title
Short Title
Extent of Repeal
Extent of Repeal
9 & 10 Vic., c. 87
9 & 10 Vic., c. 87
Baths and Washhouses (Ireland) Act, 1846.
Baths and Washhouses (Ireland) Act, 1846.
The whole Act.
The whole Act.
17 & 18 Vic., c. 103
17 & 18 Vic., c. 103
Towns Improvement (Ireland) Act, 1854.
Towns Improvement (Ireland) Act, 1854.
The incorporation by section 55 of sections 136 to 141 of the Towns Improvement Clauses Act, 1847; section 77.
The incorporation by section 55 of sections 136 to 141 of the Towns Improvement Clauses Act, 1847; section 77.
41 & 42 Vic., c. 52
41 & 42 Vic., c. 52
Public Health (Ireland) Act, 1878.
Public Health (Ireland) Act, 1878.
Sections 25, 26, 51, 72, 167 and 232.
Sections 25, 26, 51, 72, 167 and 232.
53 & 54 Vic., c. 59
53 & 54 Vic., c. 59
Public Health Acts Amendment Act, 1890.
Public Health Acts Amendment Act, 1890.
Sections 19 and 49.
Sections 19 and 49.
63 & 64 Vic., c. 10
63 & 64 Vic., c. 10
Public Health (Ireland) Act, 1900.
Public Health (Ireland) Act, 1900.
The whole Act.
The whole Act.
63 & 64 Vic., c. 63
63 & 64 Vic., c. 63
Local Government(Ireland) Act, 1900.
Local Government(Ireland) Act, 1900.
The words “by section ten of the Baths and Washhouses (Ireland) Act, 1846” in section 9.
The words “by section ten of the Baths and Washhouses (Ireland) Act, 1846” in section 9.
7 Edw. VII., c. 53
7 Edw. VII., c. 53
Public Health Acts Amendment Act, 1907.
Public Health Acts Amendment Act, 1907.
Sections 34, 75, 92 and 93.
Sections 34, 75, 92 and 93.
8 & 9 Geo. V., c. 34
8 & 9 Geo. V., c. 34
Statutory Undertakings (Temporary Increase of Charges) Act, 1918.
Statutory Undertakings (Temporary Increase of Charges) Act, 1918.
The whole Act.
The whole Act.
No. 5 of 1925
No. 5 of 1925
Local Government Act, 1925.
Local Government Act, 1925.
Sections 10, 12 to 14, 17 and 20; the Fourth Schedule.
Sections 10, 12 to 14, 17 and 20; the Fourth Schedule.
No. 3 of 1927
No. 3 of 1927
Local Government Act, 1927.
Local Government Act, 1927.
Section 2; the First Schedule; the first four amendments specified in the Third Schedule, that is to say, the amendments relating to sections 10 and 13 of the Local Government Act, 1925.
Section 2; the First Schedule; the first four amendments specified in the Third Schedule, that is to say, the amendments relating to sections 10 and 13 of the Local Government Act, 1925.
No. 3 of 1931
No. 3 of 1931
Public Health (Special Expenses) Act 1931.
Public Health (Special Expenses) Act 1931.
The whole Act.
The whole Act.
SECOND SCHEDULE Matters for which Provision may be made by Bye-laws in Respect of the Use of Temporary Dwellings.
Matters for which Provision may be made by Bye-laws in Respect of the Use of Temporary Dwellings.
Section 30.
1. The securing of the habitable condition of temporary dwellings and the cleanliness of temporary dwellings and their surroundings.
2. The prevention of injury to the amenities of any locality by reason of filth, refuse, litter or other débris or noise from temporary dwellings.
3. The securing of orderly and decent behaviour by the inhabitants of temporary dwellings.
4. The prevention of nuisances in relation to temporary dwellings.
THIRD SCHEDULE Matters for which Provision may be made by Bye-laws in Respect of Public Bathing.
Matters for which Provision may be made by Bye-laws in Respect of Public Bathing.
Section 41.
1. The prohibition of public bathing except in specified areas.
2. The prohibition of public bathing within specified hours applicable either generally or in respect of one or more than one specified area.
3. The prohibition of erecting bathing huts or tents except in specified places.
4. The regulation of the manner in which bathing machines, huts, or tents may be used and the charges which may be made for their use.
5. The regulation of the conduct of persons resorting to any area allotted for public bathing during the hours allowed for public bathing.
6. The regulation, so far as decency requires, of the costumes worn by bathers and persons exposing their bodies to sun or air.
7. The reservation of areas for bathing by males.
8. The reservation of areas for bathing by boys under eight years of age and females.
9. The reservation of areas for undressing and dressing by males.
10. The reservation of areas for undressing and dressing by boys under eight years of age and females.
11. The regulation, so far as is necessary for preventing danger or annoyance to bathers, of the navigation of pleasure craft within or in the neighbourhood of any area allotted for public bathing during the hours allowed for public bathing.
FOURTH SCHEDULE Matters for which Provision may be made by Bye-laws in Respect of a Swimming Bath or Bathing Place not Maintained by a Sanitary Authority.
Matters for which Provision may be made by Bye-laws in Respect of a Swimming Bath or Bathing Place not Maintained by a Sanitary Authority.
Section 42.
1. The regulation of the conduct of persons resorting to the swimming bath or bathing place.
2. The ensuring that the water in the swimming bath or bathing place is pure and that the accommodation provided therein is adequate and clean.
3. The provision, and enforcement of the use of, adequate facilities for cleansing persons before they use the swimming bath or bathing place.
4. The provision of life-guards and equipment and appliances for saving persons from drowning and the taking of precautions against dangers arising from accidents.
5. The provision of separate accommodation for undressing and dressing by males.
6. The provision of separate accommodation for undressing and dressing by boys under eight years of age and females.