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(7.) That it is advisable that in By-laws made in respect of
houses let in lodgings there should be no rental limit of exemption,
but that they should be so framed as to apply only to such
houses as are registered by the Sanitary Authority.
(8.) That the efficient enforcement of By-laws relating to
houses let in lodgings is the most effective method of dealing with
overcrowding, but that inspections should from time to time be
made during the early hours of the morning at other houses where
overcrowding within the meaning of Section (2), (1), (e) of the
Public Health (London) Act, 1891, is suspected.
Underground Rooms.
(9.) That a single angle of light and air to underground
dwelling rooms should be adopted in the enforcing of Section 96
of the Public Health (London) Act.
(10.) That this Conference is of opinion that no underground
room not complying with the conditions laid down by Section 96
of the Public Health Act, 1891, should be used for sleeping.
Water Supply.
(11.), That a draw-off tap from the rising main and a sink
should be provided on every floor of a tenement house.
Factories and Workshops.
(12.) That it is desirable that the Sanitary Authorities in
enforcing Section 38 of the Public Health (London) Act, 1891,
should adopt the following standards:—
I. In factories and workshops where females are employed
or in attendance, there shall be one sanitary convenience for