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Verminous Premises.
During the year 140 premises which were found to be infested
with vermin were disinfested. The insecticide used contains Pybuthrin
and Lindane/D.D.T. and gives a prolonged residual effect.
Van Dwellings.
The sites in the Borough in which van dwellings have regularly
been placed for many years are generally well kept. The newer
sites, however, need constant inspection to prevent overcrowding of
the site, and to ensure that sufficient watercloset accommodation and
water supply are available.
Dangerous Structures.
During the course of inspection for any purpose carried out by
the officers of the Department, should any dangerous structure or
any dangerous condition appertaining to a building be noticed, the
District Surveyor of the London County Council is notified for any
action he may decide to take, 157 of such cases were notified.
Vacant Sites, Static Water Tanks, etc.
Nuisances caused by the dumping of rubbish and the accumulation
of rainwater in disused static water tanks, and the dumping of rubbish
on cleared sites, is still proving a problem, but the number of
complaints is gradually diminishing due to the sites being used for
rebuilding and other purposes.
Arrangements are in operation whereby the Council are empowered
to clear static water tanks and to obtain refund of the cost from
the London County Council.
Shops Act, 1950.
One exemption certificate was issued under Section 38 of this
Act in respect of a shop where restricted space precluded the provision
on the premises of an additional sanitary convenience for the use of a
female employee. The application was granted on the understanding
that a bolt and a "Vacant/Engaged" sign was affixed to the door of
the existing convenience.
Public Swimming Baths.
The Council maintain four public swimming pools—three at
Latchmere Baths and one at Nine Elms Baths.
Samples of the water from these pools are taken weekly for
bacteriological examination. The results show that the water has
consistently maintained a high degree of purity.