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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Fulham 1933
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]
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authorities have also certain functions in factories
which are carried out in co-operation with the Factory
Inspector.
The following inspections of dwelling-houses were made during the year by the Sanitary Inspectors :
| Cause. | Inspections. |
|---|---|
| In consequence of complaint | 14,177 |
| In consequence of infectious disease | 2,728 |
| House-to-house inspection | 3,743 |
| Verminous or aged persons | 262 |
| Other inspections of dwelling-houses | 2,249 |
The following notices were served in respect of dwelling-houses during the year
| Intimation Notices. | Statutory Notices. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number served. | Number complied with up to 31st December, 1933. | Number served. | Number complied with up to 31st December, 1933. |
| 3,017 | 2,104 | 564 | 508 |
The following works were carried out and repairs effected as a result of the action of the Sanitary Inspectors —
| Drainage. | Drains cleared | 215 |
| Drains repaired | 431 | |
| Drains relaid | 407 | |
| Soil and ventilation pipes repaired | 50 | |
| Soil and ventilation pipes renewed | 349 | |
| Rain water gutters and pipes repaired or renewed | 365 | |
| W.C.s. | Traps cleansed, repaired, etc. | 123 |
| W.C. pans renewed | 1,017 | |
| W.C. seats repaired or renewed | 95 | |
| Flushing cisterns repaired | 232 | |
| Flushing cisterns renewed | 34 | |
| Additional W.C. accommodation provided | 3 |