London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Fulham 1951

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

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SUMMARY OF WORKS CARRIED OUT UNDER SUPERVISION OF
SANITARY INSPECTORS.
Fresh Air Inlets 42
Soil ani Vent pipes repaired or renewed 135
Drains cleared 383
Drains repaired 172
Drains relaid 92
Rainwater gutters and pipes repaired or renewed 875
Drains sealed off 3
Disused drains excavated 4
Traps cleansed, repaired etc.84
Pans renewed 304
Seats repaired or renewed 102
Flushing cisterns repaired or renewed 210
Additional W.C. accommodation provided 3
Fastenings provided to doors, and doors repaired 178
W.C. apartments ventilated 2
Sinks provided, repaired or renewed 236
Sink and bath wastes repaired or renewed 327
New baths fitted 7
New lavatory basins fitted 18
Baths cleansed 12
Drinking water cisterns cleansed etc. 48
Water supply pipes and fittings repaired 212
Water supply provided to separate floors 14
Rooms cleansed 4,836
Decorations and internal house repairs 8,587
Fireplaces repaired (nuisances from smoke etc.) 935
Kitchen ranges repaired or renewed (for cooking purposes) 318
Washing coppers repaired or renewed 13
Dampness remedled 3,980
Rooms provided with adequate light and ventilation 23
Staircases provided with light and ventilation and repaired 189
Ventilated food cupboards provided 2
Ventilation provided under fl oors and repairs 825
Roofs repaired 2,318
Other external repairs 750
Accumulations of refuse removed 35
Dustbins 217
Yards, forecourts paved and drained 81
Animals in state of nuisance 2
Rat runs traced 11
Bombed sites 8
Other nuisances 121
Total 26,719