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32
B/f. 725
Sinks provided, repaired or renewed 32
Sink and bath wastes repaired or renewed 84
New baths fitted 11
Drinking water cisterns cleansed, etc 6
Water supply pipes and fittings repaired 33
Internal house repairs 1,446
Fireplaces repaired (nuisances from smoke etc.) 87
Kitchen ranges repaired or renewed (for cooking purposes) 9
Washing coppers repaired or renewed 1
Dampness remedied 870
Rooms provided with adequate light and ventilation 3
Staircases provided with light and ventilation and repaired 49
Ventilation provided under floors and repairs 205
Roofs repaired „ 435
Other external repairs 454
Accumulations of refuse removed 41
Dustbins replaced 186
Yards forecourts paved and drained 74
4,751
HAIRDRESSERS AND BARBERS
LONDON COUNTY COUNCIL (GENERAL POWERS) ACT, 1954 - SECTION 18
Since January 1st 1957 hairdressers and barbers, and the premises in which they
carry out their business have required registration by the Council. Byelaws made by
the Council to secure the cleanliness of premises, persons engaged and the instruments,
towels, materials and equipment used came into force on March 1st, 1957.
Contravention of the Act and Byelaws can attract substantial penalties, and the
Court, in lieu of or in addition to imposing a fine, can order the suspension or the
cancellation of the registration.
There are 89 registered hairdressing establishments in the borough.
A complete survey of these premises was made in 1959 and the majority were found
to be in a satisfactory condition. In five instances informal action by the public
health inspectors succeeded in bringing about necessary improvements. The legal
requirement to display certificates of registration and copies of the Council's byelaws
was not being followed at a number of the premises, so a general reminder was issued.
DISINFECTION, DISINFESTATION AND LAUNDRY SERVICES
PUBLIC HEALTH (LONDON) ACT, 1936
The following details relate to the services provided by the Disinfecting
Superintendent and his staff during 1959:-
Number of rooms disinfested 687
Number of rooms disinfected after Infectious Disease 122
Number of wards and rooms disinfected in Maternity Hospital 43
Number of articles stoved 6, 645