Statutory Instruments
CLEAN AIR
Made
9th November 1970
Laid before Parliament
16th November 1970
Coming into Operation
19th November 1970
The Minister of Housing and Local Government, in exercise of his powers under section 11(4) of the Clean Air Act 1956 and of all other powers enabling him in that behalf, hereby orders as follows:-
1. This order may be cited as the Smoke Control Areas (Exempted Fire-places) (No. 2) Order 1970 and shall come into operation on 19th November 1970.
2. The Interpretation Act 1889 shall apply for the interpretation of this order as it applies for the interpretation of an Act of Parliament.
3. The class of fireplace described in column (1) of the schedule hereto shall, subject to the conditions specified in column (2), be exempted from the provisions of section 11 of the Clean Air Act 1956 (which empowers a local authority to declare the whole or any part of their district to be a smoke control area).
Given under the official seal of the Minister of Housing and Local Government on 9th November 1970.
L.S.
Peter Walker
Minister of Housing and Local Government
(1) | (2) |
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Class of Fireplace | Conditions |
The fireplace known as the Triancomatic T 80 and manufactured by Trianco Limited | The fireplace shall be installed, maintained and operated so as to minimise the emission of smoke and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. |
No fuel shall be used other than selected washed coal singles. |
Section 11 of the Clean Air Act 1956 empowers local authorities to declare the whole or any part of their district to be a smoke control area in which the emission of smoke is, generally, prohibited. This Order exempts the Triancomatic T 80 fireplace from the provisions of that section, upon certain conditions as to proper operation.