Statutory Instruments
CLEAN AIR
Made
21st March 1972
Laid before Parliament
28th March 1972
Coming into Operation
18th April 1972
The Secretary of State for the Environment, 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 Fireplaces) Order 1972 and shall come into operation on 18th April 1972.
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).
Peter Walker
Secretary of State for the Environment
21st March 1972
| (1) | (2) |
|---|---|
| Class of Fireplace | Conditions |
| The fireplace known as the Parkray Coal master and manufactured by Radiation Parkray 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 Parkray Coalmaster Roomheater from the provisions of that section, upon certain conditions as to proper operation.