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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

Kensington 1964

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

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Table: The following is a summary of the principal works completed under the supervision of the public health inspectors during the years-

The following is a summary of the principal works completed under the supervision of the public health inspectors during the years-

House drains, reconstructed or repaired228
House drains cleansed73
Water closets, reconstructed or repaired122
Water closets, new provided294
Soil pipes, vent pipes, repaired, etc97
Soil pipes, vent pipes, new provided132
Baths, new provided309
Sinks, new provided302
Lavatory basins, new provided455
Bidets, new provided22
Waste pipes, new provided377
Cisterns, cleansed2
Dustbins provided72
Accumulations of filth, etc., removed155
Roofs repaired136
Dampness in dwellings remedied170
Artificial lighting to staircases provided5
Houses disinfected after infectious disease (including bedding, etc.)107
Booms in such houses disinfected after infectious disease183
Verminous houses cleansed (including bedding, clothing, etc.)335
Verminous rooms in such houses cleansed768
Other sanitary works executed173

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HOUSING

Table: Inspection of dwelling houses during the year

Inspection of dwelling houses during the year

(i)(a) Dwelling houses inspected for housing defects (under Public Health or Housing Act)8,723
(b) Inspections made for the purpose32,227
(ii)(a) Dwelling houses (including those under sub-head (i) above which were inspected and recorded under the Housing Consolidated Regulations, 19251,291
(b) Inspections made for the purpose7,149
(iii)Dwelling houses found not to be in all respects reasonably fit for human habitation1,269
Remedy of defects without service of formal notices
Number of defective dwelling houses rendered fit in consequence of informal action under the Housing or Public Health Acts574