URBAN COUNCILS ACT Chapter 29:15 (2) Requiring owners of property to remove trees, shrubs or hedges which obstruct natural lighting in neighbouring properties, and, on the failure of any person to do any act to comply with his duty in that regard, empowering the council to do the act at his expense. Fire places and chimneys 27. The maintenance of fire places and chimneys. Cooking and washing facilities 28. Ensuring that suitable and adequate accommodation and facilities for cooking and washing are provided and for ensuring and regulating the use of such accommodation and facilities. Occupation or use of buildings 29. (1) The prohibition or regulation of the use of underground rooms for human habitation or occupation. (2) The closing of buildings or parts or buildings which are unfit for human habitation or the prohibition of their use for human habitation or occupation. (3) The prohibition, except with the consent of the council, of the use of any building in a manner other than that indicated on the plans submitted to and approved by the council in connection with the construction thereof. (4) The closing of buildings, the use and occupation of which has been prohibited. (5) The prohibition or regulation of the accommodation of employees in outbuildings other than those designed to accommodate persons. Dangerous or neglected buildings 30. (1) Requiring the protection, securing, repair, alteration, renovation, maintenance, closure or demolition of buildings or works of any nature which— (a) are or show signs of becoming dangerous or unhealthy; or (b) have fallen into a ruinous or dilapidated condition; or (c) are likely to detract from the value or desirability of other properties in the neighbourhood; and, on the failure of any person to do any act to comply with his duty in that regard, empowering the council to do the act at his expense. (2) Prohibiting the occupation or use of buildings or works referred to in subparagraph (1) until any work required to be done in respect of such buildings or works has been completed to the satisfaction of the council. Public buildings 31. (1) The regulation and the inspection, supervising and licensing of— (a) churches, chapels and other public places of worship, not being dwelling-houses so used; and (b) hospitals; and (c) colleges, schools and universities; and (d) cinemas, theatres, public halls, public billiard rooms, public hotel rooms and public restaurants; and (e) buildings or premises, including any house, garden, or other place, which are kept or used for dancing or other public entertainment of any kind or used for dance studios or schools of dancing; and (f) any other public places of assembly having accommodation for more than fifty persons. (2) The securing and keeping of places referred to in subparagraph (1) free from nuisance so as not to endanger the health or safety of persons resorting thereto or of members of the public generally. (3) The provision in cinemas, theatres and public halls of— (a) mechanical means of ventilation; and (b) seating accommodation; and the regulation thereof. (4) The prohibition of the use of buildings, premises referred to in subparagraph (1) which do not conform with the requirements of the by-laws. 145