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These are frequently inspected and any defects noted are
referred to the London County Council, which is the authority
responsible.
Drainage Work.
The by-laws made by the London County Council under the
Metropolis Management Acts with regard to drainage, and also
those relating to water-closets, &c., were amended and revised by
that body, after consultation with the Metropolitan Borough
Councils. The amended by-laws, after allowance by the Ministry
of. Health, came into force in 1930.
During the year new drains were constructed to 87 new buildings,
or additions to existing buildings, and the drains of 134 old
buildings were partially or entirely reconstructed, under the
supervision of the Officers of the Department.
During 1930, 15 claims made by the owners that the Council
were liable for the reconstruction of some portion of the drainage
systems of their premises were dealt with.
In 7 cases liability, wholly or in part, was admitted by the
Council, and the expenditure incurred by them under this head
amounted to £267 17s. 8d.
In 8 cases, liability was repudiated, but in 2 of these the Council
executed certain work in default of the owner, and the cost had
not been recovered at the end of the year.