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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 1935

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]

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Table: REPAIRS EFFECTED. The following works were carried out and repairs effected as a result of the action of the sanitary inspectors:— TABLE 10.

REPAIRS EFFECTED. The following works were carried out and repairs effected as a result of the action of the sanitary inspectors:— TABLE 10.

DRAINAGE.Drains cleared217
Drains repaired584
Drains relaid341
Soil and ventilation pipes repaired85
Soil and ventilation pipes renewed177
Rain water gutters and pipes repaired and renewed506
Drains sealed off6
Disused drains excavated7
WATER CLOSETS.Traps cleansed, repaired, etc.423
Pans renewed655
Seats repaired or renewed489
Flushing cisterns repaired419
Flushing cisterns renewed35
Additional W.C. accommodation provided108
Lobbies provided to W.C. apartments10
Fastenings provided to doors and doors repaired145
W.C. apartments ventilated24
SINKS BATHS AND LAVATORY BASINS.Sinks provided273
Sinks renewed451
Sinks repaired80
Sink waste pipes trapped317
New sink waste pipes258
Sink and bath wastes repaired166
New baths fitted97
New lavatory basins119
New bath and lavatory wastes145
WATER SUPPLYDrinking water cisterns cleansed, etc.122
Water supplied from mains14
Occupied house provided with a sufficient supply23
Water supply pipes and fittings repaired65
Water supply provided to separate floors27
CLEANSING AND INTERNAL WORK.Rooms cleansed7,088
Verminous rooms cleansed723
Decorations and internal house repairs15,042
Fireplaces repaired (nuisances from smoke, etc.)591
Kitchen ranges repaired or renewed (for cooking
purposes)1,081
Washing coppers repaired or renewed366
Ventilation provided under floors192
Dampness remedied1,654
Staircases provided with adequate light and ventilation131
Rooms provided with adequate light and ventilation159
Ventilated food cupboards provided189