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Smoke Abatement.
Every effort is made to reduce to a minimum the nuisance
caused by the emission of smoke from chimneys of industrial undertakings
in this Borough. During the year 1934,10 complaints were
reported and received attention by the Sanitary Inspectors.
On 60 occasions during the year the Inspectors also kept under
observation factory chimney shafts in various parts of the Borough
and in cases where any infringement of the law was proved the
attention of the offender was drawn to the matter. Advice was also
offered to the management of the undertaking as to the method
of preventing the nuisance and its possible recurrence.
It was necessary to serve 8 intimations and 1 statutory notice
for such nuisances; no legal proceedings were however instituted.
Schools.
The London County Council carry out periodical inspections of
the elementary schools in this Borough. The annual inspection of
private schools revealed that the accommodation at each was
sufficient, the water supply and sanitary arrangements were
adequate, and were being maintained in a satisfactory condition.
Common Lodging Houses.
Applications for renewal of licences were received in respect of
the five lodging houses in the Borough, and a licence was granted in
each case; 187 inspections of these lodging houses including night
inspections were made during the year. Particulars as to the
situation of these common lodging houses and the licensed accommodation
available at these premises are shown in the following table:—
Ward. Situation of house. Number of lodgers for which licensed.
No Males.
1 124, Camberwell Road 245
9 168, Meeting House Lane 26
9 184, Meeting House Lane 10
10 20-22, High Street 107
14 80, Church Street 40
Increase of Rent and Mortgage Interest (Restriction) Acts.
During 1934, 28 applications were made to the Sanitary
Authority by the occupiers of dwelling houses for certificates under
these Acts, and the required certificates were issued.
Up to the time of the preparation of this report 14 certificates
have been issued to owners of properties stating that the requirements
of the Sanitary Authority had been complied with.
Rag Flock Acts, 1911-28.
One sample of rag flock was submitted for examination and was
found to comply in all respects with the requirements of the above
Acts.