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Also at Messrs. Swonnel's Works, Nine Elms, he found a
want of proper sanitary convenience for the work people.
Notice, by order of the Sanitary Committee, was served and the
necessary accommodation provided.
He also specially reported with reference to the urinal
and w.c. accommodation at the Central and Branch Public
Libraries by order of the Sanitary Committee, and subsequently
the premises were inspected by a Sub-Committee, the Chief
Inspector accompanying them, the result of which was that
certain suggestions were made to the Library Commissioners for
improving the accommodation.
June 18th.
The Chief Sanitary Inspector reported that he had made an
inspection of the Salvation Army Dep6t in Wellington Road, at
which some 150 men work, live and sleep. The larger dormitory
is used by 100 men, and has a cubic air space of 32,327 cubic
feet, or equal to 323 cubic feet per man. A further special
dormitory is provided for some 32 men, who through good conduct
and cleanliness are considered to deserve special accommodation.
This has a cubic air space of 10,650 feet, or equal to 332 cubic
feet per man. The dormitories and bedding were found in
cleanly condition and the buildings very well ventilated. In
addition to the above there are rooms used in the house adjoining
the wharf by some 15 men which have a cubic air space of 400
feet per man.
In connection with these premises paper sorting, wood
chopping, tin plate work, &c. are carried on. The workshops
were in good condition, but the urinal and w.c. accommodation
unsatisfactory and insufficient. This was increased and improved,
upon notice which was served by order of the Sanitary
Committee. It was stated that all men admitted to the premises
are required to take a hot bath, during which time their
clothing is subjected to a temperature of 1800 Fahrenheit in a
gas stove; baths and washing troughs are provided with hot and