Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[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 17
Soil and Vent pipes repaired or renewed 30
Drains cleared 127
Drains repaired 138
Draing relaid 23
Rainwater gutters and pipes repaired or renewed 255
Drains sealed off 3
Traps cleansed, repaired etc. 58
Pans renewed 14.0
Seats repaired or renewed 91
Flushing cisterns repaired or renewed 157
Fastenings provided to doors, and doors repaired 139
Sinks provided, repaired or renewed 72
Sink and bath wastes repaired or renewed 103
New baths fitted 14
New lavatory basins fitted 21
Baths cleansed 10
Drinking water cisterns cleansed etc 39
Water supply pipes and fittings repaired 121
Rooms cleansed 1,052
Internal house repairs 2,276
Fireplaces repaired (nuisances from smoke etc.) 300
Kitchen ranges repaired or renewed (for cooking purposes) 97
Washing coppers repaired or renewed 24
Dampness remedied 1,481
Rooms provided with adequate light and ventilation 39
Staircases provided with light and ventilation and repaired 60
Ventilated food cupboards provided 1
Ventilation provided under floors and repairs 276
Roofs repaired 1,002
Other external repairs 289
Accumulations of refuse removed 87
Dustbins 186
lards, forecourts paved and drained 83
Other nuisances 20
Bombed sites 15
Additional W.C. accommodation 13
Rat runs traced 4
Total 13,263