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Battersea 1920
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Battersea Borough]
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Common Lodging Houses.
The following table gives a list of the common lodging houses in the Borough:—
| Premises. | Authorised No. of Lodgers. | Whether Males or Females. |
|---|---|---|
Drainage
During 1920, 41 plans for the drainage of 55 new
buildings, and 53 plans for the alteration and reconstruction
of drains in 63 existing buildings, have been received and
approved.
During the year the drains of ten dwelling-houses have
been reconstructed as sewers by the Council.
Revenue Act, 1903.
No certificate under the provisions of the above-mentioned
Act was applied for during 1920.
Sanitary Conveniences attached to Licensed Premises.
During 1920 the number of public-house urinals under
inspection was 117. In 82 instances the accommodation is
accessible to the general public as well as the users of the
houses, and in 35 cases the accommodation is. accessible to the
customers only. As a result of the annual inspection of these
conveniences 57 notices were served to remedy defects
discovered.
Smoke Nuisances.
During the year 159 observations were made and 53
complaints received. Twenty preliminary and two statutory
notices were served by the Council to abate smoke nuisances.
No prosecutions were instituted.
Van Dwellings
The number of van dwellings in the Borough in 1920 was
51. In the following table are set out the situation and
number of occupants:—