Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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1. | Bath Waste : | Totals |
(a)directly connected to drain | 7 | |
(b) improperly trapped or untrapped; defective | 30 | |
2. | Basement dwellings : space below floor improperly or insufficiently ventilated | 9 |
3. | Ceilings and Walls : defective | 665 |
4. | Chimney: defective | 61 |
5. | Copper: defective | 121 |
6. | Damp condition of premises | 542 |
7. | Dilapidated condition of premises | 234 |
8. | Door: defective | 97 |
9. | Drains: | |
321 | ||
162 | ||
(c) gulley defective | 89 | |
(d) manhole defective | 47 | |
34 | ||
(f) soil pipe defective | 79 | |
(g) trap insufficient | 25 | |
(h) ventilation insufficient | 35 | |
115 | ||
10. | Dustbins or Ashpits: | |
998 | ||
223 | ||
11. | Fireplace: defective | 298 |
12. | Floors and Stairs: defective | 266 |
13. | Lavatory Waste : directly connected to drain, | |
improperly trapped or untrapped | 29 | |
14. | Paving (yard or area) : | |
249 | ||
10 | ||
(c) undrained | 6 | |
15. | Rainwater Pipe and Gutters : | |
202 | ||
261 | ||
(c) rainwater pipe directly connected to drain | 22 | |
16. | Roof : defective | 681 |