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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
In two cases only, out of 723 notices issued during the year by the District
Inspectors, was it found necessary in consequence of non-compliance, to refer the
matter to the City Solicitor with a view to taking such steps as he deemed necessary to
ensure the required sanitary improvements being carried out.
In each instance, however, the notices were subsequently complied with, without
the matter being taken into Court.
The following are the cases referred to:—
No. 6, Falcon Square—Insufficient water-closet accommodation—Arrangements
made.
Nos. 10-14, New Broad Street—Defective drains—Drains relaid.
SUMMER FLUSHING OF COURTS.
There are 280 courts and narrow passages throughout the City which were
regularly flushed during the summer months under the direction of the City Engineer,
who informs me that in this service and the flushing of the main streets, no less than
72,501,883 gallons of water were used. Of these courts and alleys, 22 were flushed
six times a week, 9 five times a week, 2 four times a week, 28 three times a week,
130 twice a week, and 89 once a week.
Disinfectants are also freely applied where desirable.
The condition of the approaches to Billingsgate Market and the Custom House, as
heretofore, required special attention. There has always been a difficulty in keeping
the thoroughfares in the immediate vicinity of these places free from the nuisance
caused by the drippings from the fish carts, especially during hot weather.
LIMEWASHING OF COURTS.
There are 96 courts and narrow passages situated in various parts of the City, the
walls of which, unless cleansed frequently, become dirty and unsightly through the
constant traffic of passengers or vehicles, together with the action of the smoke-laden
atmosphere. These are cleansed or limewashed twice a year under the direction of the
City Engineer. Of the places so dealt with during 1912, 24 were situated in the East
District, 39 in the Middle District, and 33 in the West District.
NEGLECT TO COMPLY WITH WATER-CLOSET BYE-LAWS.
In accordance with the Bye-laws with respect to water-closets, &c., made under
Section 54 of the City of London (Various Powers) Act, 1900, every one who shall
intend to construct a water-closet, or to connect or disconnect any water-closet from
any soil pipe or drain, should at least seven days before the work is to be commenced,