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Drainage Work:
Extensive rebuilding and alteration to existing industrial,
commercial and residential properties has been going on since the
war and continues to take place. This necessitates numerous
visits to building sites and discussions relating to compliance
by building contractors with the London County Council Drainage
and W. C. Bye-Laws.
Seventy-four drainage plans were approved by the Council
during 1959, and 1,010 visits were made by the Public Health
Inspectors in connection with the supervision of work in progress
The following table is an indication of the extent of the work
carried out during the year.
Drains laid or amended 145
Soil & Vent pipes erected 115
Drains or Soil pipes tested 190
Waste Pipes erected 178
Waterclosets erected 323
Urinals erected 77
Lavatory Basins fixed 518
Sinks fixed 234
Baths installed 71
Common Lodging House:
There is a Common Lodging House for men situated at 88 Old
Street, E. C. 1. which is owned and maintained by the Salvation Army.
The premises are licensed for 313 inmates on the basis of the
standards laid down by the London County Council prior to the
transfer of functions in 1933.
Separate quarters are provided for the Deputy Keeper and
staff but, generally, the common sleeping rooms are on the upper
floors, the kitchen dining room and office are on the ground floor
and the washing facilities and lockers are in the basement. The
main sanitary accommodation is situated in the ground floor yard,
but additional toilet facilities are also provided on each bedroom
floor.
Nine visits of inspection were made during the year by the
District Public Health Inspector.