Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell.
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Works supervised.
Tests applied to drains (existing premises) | 885 |
Drains found defective | 198 |
Drains totally reconstructed | 68 |
Drains repaired or partially reconstructed | 413 |
Tests applied to drains (new buildings) | 2,599 |
Drains constructed | 981 |
Buildings converted into flats | 11 |
Buildings converted into business premises | 2 |
Additional water supply provided | 12 |
Description of Sanitary Improvements ordered during the Year.
Cleanse and repair walls and ceilings | 2,493 |
Repair roofs, gutterings, etc. | 2,035 |
Abate dampness | 1,768 |
Abate overcrowding | 1 |
Repair stoves, fireplaces and coppers | 792 |
Repair windows, sashlines, sills, etc. | 1,015 |
Repair flooring, stairs, doors, etc. | 1,019 |
Provide sufficient light and ventilation | 65 |
Provide dustbin | 89 |
Remove offensive matter | 25 |
Provide or repair yard paving | 140 |
Provide or render accessible water supply | 57 |
Repair water pipes and fittings | 170 |
Clear premises of vermin | 20 |
Cleanse or repair water closets and flushing apparatus | 543 |
Repair or clear defective or obstructed drains | 238 |
Repair soil pipes, waste pipes, sinks, etc. | 322 |
Abate nuisances caused by animals improperly kept | 5 |
Miscellaneous | 211 |
Total repairs and improvements ordered | 11,008 |
SUMMARY OF NOTICES SERVED, 1950.
Intimations, Public Health (London) Act, Byelaws, etc. | 4,541 |
Statutory Notices, Public Health (London) Act, Byelaws, etc. | 2,425 |
Public Health (London) Act, 1936, (Part II) | 30 |
Section 4, Housing Act, 1936 | 109 |
The following table indicates the extent of the Inspectors' work during the past five years.
1950 | 1949 | 1948 | 1947 | 1946 | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
No. of complaints received | 7,187 | 8,024 | 8,823 | 8,672 | 7,489 |
No. of visits by Inspectors | 41,304 | 45,344 | 39,687 | 35,612 | 25,618 |
Intimation Notices served | 4,541 | 5,326 | 6,274 | 5,044 | 5,088 |
No. of Statutory Notices served | 2,425 | 2,585 | 2,687 | 1,807 | 1,811 |
No. of Police Court proceedings | 171 | 248 | 177 | 85 | 74 |
Offensive Trades.
The following premises in the Borough are registered for
the conduct of offensive trades :—
Skin dressers 4
Soap boilers 1