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Smoke Abatement.
During the year 5 complaints of smoke nuisance were received.
These related to three different premises, and suitable observations have
been made. In two instances, at the close of the year, the remedial
measures necessary to secure the abatement of the nuisance had not been
effected and the matters will be dealt with during 1926. No notices
were served.
Businesses of Rag and Bone Dealers.
Under the terms of Sec. 114, Public Health (London) Act, 1891,
and Sec. 9, London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1908, the
County Council made bye-laws with respect to these businesses.
There are 2 premises in the Borough where the business of a dealer
in Rags and Bones is carried on. These premises are kept under
supervision by the Inspector of Workshops and Workplaces.
Underground Rooms.
The required standard to which such rooms must conform, if
separately occupied, is prescribed in the Public Health (London) Act,
1891, and if used habitually for sleeping purposes in the Regulations
made by the Borough Council under the Housing Act, 1909.
During the year 9 underground rooms were closed or the illegal
occupation was discontinued, and in 8 cases the rooms were made to
conform to the required standard.
Schools.
By Section 141 of the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, the
expression "house" is made to include Schools. Usually, in the case
of Provided Schools, the surveillance of the premises is left to the
Education Authority, which is the London County Council; but whilst
it is true that the medical inspection of school children and the general
health supervision of these schools is undertaken by that Authority,
their sanitary condition in relation to other contiguous premises, the
existence of nuisances, etc., concerns the Medical Officer of Health of
the Borough in which they are situated.