Definitions

Definitions.- In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—

1. (a) "furnace" means any furnace or fire-place used—
   • (i) for working engines by steam, or
   • (ii) for any manufacturing or trade process whatsoever;
2. (b) "flue or chimney" means any flue or chimney into which the smoke from any furnace or fire-place is emitted;
3. (c) "occupier" means the person for the time being in actual possession of the premises in or upon which a furnace is situated, and includes the agent or manager in charge of such premises;
4. (d) "owner" means—
   • (i) when used with reference to a furnace or premises, the person who receives the rent of the said furnace or premises, or who would be entitled to receive the rent thereof if the same were let, and includes—
5. (a) a receiver or manager appointed by or under the order of any court, and
6. (b) a mortgagee in possession;
   • (ii) when used with reference to any engine, the person for the time being in charge of the engine;
7. (e) "smoke" includes soot, ash, grit, particles of any other substance and any other visible vapour likely to cause nuisance.