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Notices.
Notices served during the year 1935 numbered 5,366, compared
with 5,645 in 1934. Of this number 4,705 were preliminary
intimation notices and 661 statutory notices. The number of
notices complied with was 5,326.
Improvements
Improvements effected consequent upon the serving of notices
included the following matters:—
Cleansing and redecoration of houses 2893
Dampness remedied at houses by repointing 1153
Leaking roofs repaired 1383
Rain water gutters and pipes renewed or repaired 1421
Windows (including sashcords) repaired or renewed
1446
Floors repaired or renewed 437
Stoves and firegrates repaired or renewed 743
Washing coppers repaired or received 295
Defective drainage reconstructed or repaired 570
Defective w.c. pans and traps renewed 818
Defective w.c. flushing apparatus renewed or repaired
431
Defective yard and forecourt paving repaired 968
Other nuisances abated 7907
Complaints
Complaints during the year 1935 numbered 2,276, including
those relating to choked drainage and rat infestation. In both
these latter matters the Corporation maintains a free service of
drain clearing and rat repression.
Factories and Workshops.
One hundred and fifty-six inspections were made of
Factories and Workshops and 39 defects were found. Five
notices were served and resulted in 30 defects being
remedied. In one factory 10 additional water closets were
provided to comply with the notice served. The restricted application
of the law relating to food premises where such premises
are a factory or workshop is a serious impediment to improving
conditions in certain cases. Details of the work done in this connection
are set forth in table 36.