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 Barking]
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Table No.4
Defects found and dealt with under the Public Health Act 1936 and the
Housing Act 1957
Roof and flashings | 245 |
Gutters | 201 |
Rainwater pipes | 91 |
sink | 22 |
bath and sink waste pipe | 38 |
choked drain | 242 |
defective drains | 21 |
inspection covers | 13 |
ventilation and soil pipes | 11 |
gully traps | 40 |
flushing arrangements | 6 |
w. c. seats | 66 |
w. c. pans | 6 |
chimney pots and stacks | 12 |
damp walls | 29 |
external walls | 72 |
under floor ventilation | 71 |
window sills | 114 |
window and door reversal | 167 |
window frames | 40 |
sash cords | 93 |
stair treads | 46 |
door and frames | 185 |
door sills | 113 |
floor | - |
weatherboards | 66 |
external painting | 19 |
stoves | 58 |
walls and ceilings | 2 |
water suppliers | 10 |
Stoves | 19 |
wall and ceilings | 110 |
Water supplies | 54 |
dustbins and dust chutes | 498 |
verminous rooms | 8 |
accumulation of rubbish | 79 |
animals, birds and insects | 109 |
Washing coppers | 7 |
Total number of defects | 2,983 |
new Legislation and Statutory Instruments
January Skimmed Milk with Non-Milk Fat Regulations 1960 from 19th
September, 1961.
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