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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Crayford 1925
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Crayford]
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Drainage Works.
As in previous years I have carried out numerous
tests to existing and new drainage works. Seventeen
dwellings have been redrained completely, 10 drainage
systems repaired, 13 new salt glazed sinks provided, 23
new pedestal wash down basins fixed.
Old drains are tested with smoke and new work is
tested with the hydraulic test. The new Public Health
Act, 1925, sec., 39, provides that 24 hours notice must
be given to the Inspector before a person proceeds to
uncover a drain. The operation of this section will be
a distinct advantage to the Inspertors as defective drains
will be reported to him by Builders and others who have
been called in to investigate complaints by owners.
INSPECTION OF FACTORIES, WORKSHOPS AND
WORKPLACES.
Including inspections made by Sanitary Inspectors or Inspectors of Nuisances
| Premises. | Number of:— | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections. | Written Notices | Prosecutions. | |
| Factories (including Factory Laundries) | 1 | — | — |
| Workshops ,, Workshop ,, | 12 | 3 | — |
| Workplaces (other than Outworkers' premises) | — | — | — |
| Total | 13 | 3 | — |