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Medical Officers of Health Annual Report.
Sanitary Legislation.
The London Building Act, 1894, is a
measure of much importance from the public health
point of view. The particularly useful sections from
this standpoint are those that relate to the provision ot
airspace round buildings, the importance of which cannot
be exaggerated. Part V. of the Act provides in a very
elaborate and careful manner for open space in the rear
of a house in proportion to its height so that future
dwelling houses will be better supplied with fresh air and
sunlight than some that have been built of late years.
The question is of particular importance in a district
such as this, where building operations are being carried
on on a large scale. Other provisions of importance are
those as to the relationship of dwelling houses and
noxious trades, and the rules as to habitable rooms as to
height and ventilation.
Sanitary proceedings.
The next Table gives in the usual form
a summary of the sanitary proceedings during the year.