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Waste Pipes erected 182
Waterclosets installed 775
Urinals installed 124
Lavatory Basins fixed 1,288
Sinks fixed 447
Baths and showers installed 264
Washing machines installed 18
Spin driers installed 3
Petrol Interceptors built 3
The revised Drainage Bye-Laws made by the London County Council
came into force on the 1st May 1962. They were necessary because of
recent advances in the technique of design and construction, and the use
of modern materials in drainage work. The new Bye-Laws allow the use of
the 'single stack' system, and this is being used extensively in
connection with tall blocks of flats. It calls for greater care in
approving installations of this type.
Two notices were served on owners of property during the year
regarding defective drains, in accordance with Section 40 of the Public
Health (London) Act 1936. The necessary repairs were subsequently
carried out, in one case by the owner and in the other by the Council,
on default.
COMMON LODGING HOUSES:
There is only one Common Lodging House known in the Borough,namely
that for men situated at 88 Old Street, E.C.I, which is owned and
maintained by the Salvation Army. The premises were licensed for 275
inmates.
Separate quarters are provided for the Deputy Keeper and staff, but
the common sleeping rooms are large dormitories on the upper floors, the
kitchen, dining room and office being on the ground floor, and the washing
facilities and lockers in the basement. The main sanitary accommodation
is situated in the ground floor year, but additional toilet facilities
are also provided on each bedroom floor.
Detailed consideration was given in 1961 to this lodging house and
the number of men for whom the licence was renewed was reduced from 313.
During 1962 a number of improvements were affected by the owners
and the premises were redecorated, but as it was understood that the
premises would be closed during 1963 no further steps were taken to
secure more elaborate modernisation of the facilities provided. The
Public Health Inspectors visited and inspected the premises on seven
occasions.
SHOPS:
The duty is placed on the Council by the Shops Act 1950 to carry
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