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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
Hampstead 1903
Report for the year 1903 of the Medical Officer of Health
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The inspections made and works carried out at these bakehouses during the year are set forth in the following table:—
| Number of inspection made | 44 |
| Instances where cleansing and limewashing has been carried out | 4 |
| Water closet apparatus renewed | 1 |
| Water closets cleansed | 2 |
| Gullies cleansed | 2 |
| Sink waste pipes repaired and trapped | 1 |
| Gutter repaired | 1 |
| Foul and defective dust-bin abolished | 1 |
| Dust receptacles provided | 2 |
| Roof repaired | 1 |
| Yard paving repaired | 1 |
| Window built up between water-closet and bakehouse | 1 |
| Skylight fixed in bakehouse | 1 |
Underground Bakehouses.
In view of the provisions of section 101 of the Factory and Workshop
Act, 1901, coming into operation on the 1st January, 1904, the
Public Health Committee appointed a Bakehouse Sub-Committee,
consisting of Councillors Andrews (Chairman), Rider, and Farmer, to
advise them on all questions relating to the certification of these
premises.
A letter was first addressed to the occupier of each underground
bakehouse within the Borough, drawing his attention to the provisions
of the Act, and enquiring whether he desired to apply for a Certificate.
All replied in the affirmative.
The Sub-Committee then drew up the following list of requirements,
applicable to all such premises, which the Public Health
Committee and the Council finally approved. This schedule was,
however, only taken as a basis, as, in the opinion of the Council, each
bakehouse should be considered on its merits.
Minimum requirements for Underground Bakehouses.
A. Construction.
1.—The bakehouse shall be of a minimum capacity of 1,000 cubic
feet (with a floor space of not less than 120 superficial feet),