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Lambeth 1905

Report on the vital and sanitary statistics of the Borough of Lambeth during the year 1905

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Alterations to drainage, viz.:—
(a) Re-construction of drainage so as to render it air- and
water-tight, as required.
(b) The rendering of the front manhole, and the providing
of the same with a double-seal cover.
(c) The altering of the position of 3 gullies, as required.
(d) The provision of a new L.C.C. ventilating shaft in front
of the premises, in place of the old existing defective
one.
(e) The provision of a new L.C.C. stack-pipe in front of the
premises, in place of the old existing defective one.
(b). Ground Floor.
The door on the ground floor (leading into the passage) set
back 6ft., and the second door (leading into the front ground floor
room from the passage) removed, thereby giving more room at
the entrance.
A counter (with desk) provided for the front ground floor
room, which is to be used as the shop.
A lift provided, communicating from the downstairs rooms
(basement) with the ground floor rooms.
A base provided for the boiler, in the yard.
A new sink and waste-pipe provided for the back ground floor
room.
Alterations to drainage, viz. :—
(a) The provision of a new L.C.C. ventilating shaft at the
rear of the premises, in place of the old existing
defective one.