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Some of the more important provisions of these By-laws,
however, will not come into operation until the expiration of the
Increase of Rent and Mortgage Interest (Restriction) Acts.
These By-laws, so far as they are applicable, are being enforced
by the Council.
There are 62 premises in Battersea registered as houses let in
separate tenements and 353 inspections of these premises were made
in 1930; 2 of the 62 premises were placed on the Register during
the year.
Sanitary Conveniences attached to Licensed Premises.
During 1930 the number of public-house urinals under inspection
was 119. In 78 instances the accommodation is accessible to
the general public as well as the users of the houses, and in 41 cases
the accommodation is accessible to the customers only. As a result
of the annual inspection of these conveniences, 39 notices were
served to remedy defects discovered, and were duly complied
with.
Smoke Nuisances.
During the year 7 observations were made and 4 complaints
received. Seven preliminary and one statutory notice were
served by the Council under the provisions of the Public Healt
(Smoke Abatement) Act, 1926, to abate smoke nuisances. Proceedings
were instituted against one firm, the summons being
dismissed on payment of £4 4s. costs.
Effluvium, &c., Nuisances.
No action was found necessary during the year with regard
to nuisance from effluvium.
Water Supply.
During 1930 applications were received for certificates of
water supply in respect of 25 houses in accordance with Section 48
of the Public Health (London) Act, 1891. The certificates were
granted in each instance.
In 22 cases additional water supply was provided to the upper
floors of tenement houses, as required by the Borough Council
under the provisions of Section 78 of the London County Council
(General Powers) Act, 1907, and Section 48 of the Public Health
(London) Act, 1891.
Except in a few instances each dwelling house in the Borough
has its separate supply of water from the mains of the Metropolitan