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 Hornsey, Borough of]
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MISCELLANEOUS.
Roofs repaired | 205 |
Eaves guttering renewed, cleansed or repaired | 51 |
Rain-water pipes provided, repaired | 52 |
Damp walls remedied | 98 |
Damp-proof courses inserted | 26 |
Paving of yards repaired | 131 |
Premises structurally repaired | 301 |
Rooms cleansed, distempered or papered | 15 |
Premises disinfested of vermin | 151 |
Drinking-water cisterns repaired, cleansed and covered | 38 |
Water supply (additional) provided | 1 |
Windows and skylights provided or made usable | 64 |
Sub-floor ventilation | 2 |
Floors repaired | 78 |
Windowsills repaired | 24 |
Sash cords and fittings repaired | 51 |
Sanitary dustbins provided | 49 |
Accumulations of manure and refuse removed | 27 |
Stoves, ranges and coppers repaired or renewed | 32 |
Sundry items | 129 |
Food stores provided | 6 |
1,984 |
FACTORIES. DEFECTS REMEDIED
Sanitary accommodation—Insufficient | — |
Unsuitable or defective | 6 |
Not seperate for sexes | — |
Workrooms cleansed or repaired | 8 |
Ventilation improved | 1 |
Heating provided | 2 |
17 |
Fourteen houses have been dealt with under these Byelaws during the year and the following works carried out:—
Byelaw. | |
4 (b) Water supplies | - |
4 (c) Washing accommodation | 1 |
4 (d) Food stores | 12 |
5 (a) Repairs to drains | 1 |
5 (b) Means of carrying off waste water | 3 |
5 (c) Provision of windows | - |
5 (d) Room ventilation provided | - |
5 (f) Ventilation to the bedroom and room with cooking apparatus | 1 |
5 (g) Staircase repairs | — |
5 (h) Handrails provided | — |
18 |