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practicable, this site should be ear-marked for the purpose. The erection of two sub- stations in Victoria is also recommended, one near the Lee Garden and one in the Western District, if possible near the Sailors' Home. A small sub-station near the Tai Koo Dock at Shaukiwan is also recommended.
(e) With regard to Mains, the Committee consider it vital that the installation of the new 15" mains should be pressed on with all speed, and that all mains of less than 6" diameter should be at once replaced by 6" mains. This will, in all probability, render unnecessary the large and costly scheme of salt water fire mains at present adumbrated: but attention is drawn to the more economical scheme suggested by Mr. Henderson, Public Works Department (see Enclosure I). The Committee are however informed that the annual consumption of fresh water for fire purposes is less than one thirtieth of a normal day's consumption. They also stress the vital importance of close co-operation between the Fire Brigade and the Water Works sub-department of the Public Works Department.
(f) Attention is drawn also to the desirability of the erection of further pedestal hydrants and the installation of additional fire alarms. It is also recommended that the Chief Officer of the Fire Brigade should be in possession of daily information as to roads and mains under repair or unavailable.
Legislation.
5. The question of Legislation has been dealt with by a Sub-Committee consisting of the Hon. Sir Henry E. Pollock, K.c. and Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall, LL.D. The necessity of the provision of legislation to compel the proper installation of the fire systems in private buildings of certain classes is stressed. Existing regulations also need tightening up and being made more precise. The sub-committee's report is very detailed, and is shown in full as Enclosure II.
C. C. LUARD, Chairman.
C. McI. MESSER,
HAROLD T. CREASY,
HENRY E. POLLOCK,
A. O. LANG,
H. W. BIRD,
R. H. KOTEWALL,
D. G. M. BERNARD,
C. A. BROWNE,
C. E. F. WYNCOLL,
GEOFFREY S. ARCHBUTT.
Enclosure I.
Report of the Sub-Committee appointed to consider paragraphs 6, 8 and 11 of the Report of the Chief Officer of the Fire Brigade dated 30th March, 1926.
I.-Inspection of Premises.
With regard to paragraph 6-Inspection of Premises-the Sub-Committee confines itself to advising on steps to be taken to ensure a more thorough and satisfactory inspection of all fire installations.
Under section 149 of the Public Health and Buildings Ordinance (Ordinance No. 1. of 1903) every building must be provided on every storey, the floor of which is more