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(a) A definite minimum height and superficial
area for living and sleeping
rooms, as defined by the London Building
Act, 1894.
(b) That there is a sufficient and available
supply of water on each floor.
(c) That there is at least one water closet,
properly supplied with water, for every
twelve occupants (or less) on each floor.
(d) That the drainage of the premises is in
accordance with the regulations recognised
by the Authority in whose jurisdiction
the house is situated.
(e) That accommodation for clothes washing
is provided, sufficient for the number of
persons inhabiting the house.
The foregoing details will show the importance of the
subject, and considering the fact that the Medical Officer of
Health has to make a personal inspection in each case (the
certificate stating "I have this day inspected, &c."), a
great amount of extra work is involved, as shewn by the
following particulars in regard to Lambeth Parish. Certificates
in connection with 2270 tenements have been applied
for, and of these—
268 have been granted unconditionally,
1220 have been granted conditionally,
i.e., on condition certain sanitary improvements and alterations
were carried out within a reasonable time (say) 6 to
12 months ;
782 have been refused.