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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
Fulham 1930
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham]
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91.
Sanitary Inspection of the District.
The following inspections of dwelling-liouses were
made during the year by the Sanitary Inspectors:—
Cause. Premises Inspected.
*In consequence of complaint 2,529
In consequence of infectious disease 1,306
House-to-house inspection 1,328
Re-inspections 21,348
The following notices were served:—
| Intimation Notices. | Statutory Notices. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number served. | Number complied with up to 31st December, 1930. | Number served. | Number complied with up to 31st December, 1930. |
| 3,129 | 2,792 | 754 | 641 |
The following works were carried out and repairs
effected as a result of the action of the Sanitary
Inspectors:—
Drains tested 2,241
Drains relaid 203
Drains repaired 712
Soil pipes renewed 194
Soil pipes repaired 28
Eaves and downspouting repaired 463
Sinks renewed or repaired 254
W.C.s and flushing apparatus repaired 601
Cisterns cleansed and repaired 190
Water supply provided from main 37
Yards and forecourts paved 349
Roofs, chimneys and walls repaired 1,207
Dustbins provided 778 .
Dampness of walls remedied 1,069
Internal house repairs done 4,618
Rooms cleansed 4,832
Overcrowding abated 22
Other nuisances abated 534
This number includes houses reported as insanitary by.,
Tuberculosis Nurses, Health Visitors, etc.