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In five cases work to drains and sanitary fittings was found
to have been carried out without notice having first been given
or plans submitted to the Council in accordance with the requirements
of the drainage bye-laws.
These cases were reported to the Health Committee, and in
the majority of instances, explanations having been tendered by
the builder responsible, the Committee ordered the offender to be
cautioned.
During the year 1929, 581 drains were tested by smoke of which
93 were found defective. The water test was applied on 1,312
occasions, this being mainly applied to drains in course of construction
or reconstruction. Soil pipes and ventilating pipes were
reconstructed or repaired in 114 instances.
Water closets were provided in 71 cases and existing closets
repaired in 793 cases.
The total number of drains relaid during the year was 119.
Those cleansed and repaired numbered 301.
Sanitary Conveniences attached to Licensed Premises.
During 1929 the number of public-house urinals under inspection
was 119. In 78 instances the accommodation is accessible to
the general public as well as the users of the houses, and in 41 cases
the accommodation is accessible to the customers only. As a result
of the annual inspection of these conveniences, 24 notices were
served to remedy defects discovered.
Smoke Nuisances.
During the year 37 observations were made and 18 complaints
received. Twelve preliminary and two statutory notices were
served by the Council under the provisions of the Public Health
(Smoke Abatement) Act, 1926, to abate smoke nuisances, and no
recurrence of the nuisances having been reported no further action
was necessary.
Effluvium, &c., Nuisances.
No action was found necessary during the year with regard
to nuisance from effluvium.
Water Supply.
During 1929 applications were received for certificates of
water supply in respect of 30 houses in accordance with Section 48
of the Public Health (London) Act, 1891. The certificates were
granted in each instance.
In 39 cases additional water supply was provided to the upper
floors of tenement houses, as required by the Borough Council