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H. Overcrowding:
The provision in hostels and. boarding schools of minimum
floor space of 60 sq. ft. per person, and the prohibition
of the use of any underground room less than 7 ft. in
height, or any room which does not comply with the requirements
of the Council's Underground Room Regulations.
By the end of the year, the new machinery for dealing with
houses in multiple occupation was being operated, and two houses had
been placed under Management Orders.
ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING OF COMMON STAIRCASES IN TENEMENT HOUSES AMD FLATS
Council Byelaws relating to artificial lighting of common
staircases in tenement houses and flats came into operation on 11th
March, 1958. The principal Eyelaw reads as follows
"The occupier of every tenement house to which
these Byelaws apply and the owner of every block of
flats shall provide adequate artificial lighting
for all common staircases:-
(a) from half an hour before sunset until
12 o'clock midnight;
(b) for one hour before sunrise during the
months of October, November, December,
January, February and March; and
(c) at other times as and when necessary if
adequate means of natural lighting are
not provided."
During 1962 formal notices were served in 6 cases, requiring
compliance with these Byelaws.
CERTIFICATES OF DISREPAIR IN RELATION TO DWELLING HOUSES
The Council's duty to issue certificates of disrepair in
respect of "rent controlled" dwelling houses, not reasonably suitable
for occupation, is governed by the Rent Act, 1957.
The following is a summary of the action taken during 1962:-