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Drains laid or amended 487
Soil and Vent pipes erected 364
Drains or Soil pipes tested 565
Waste Pipes erected 346
Water closets installed 754
Urinals installed 136
Lavatory Basins fixed 875
Sinks fixed 476
Baths and showers installed 376
Petrol Interceptors built 1
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.
Common Lodging Houses:
There is only one Common Lodging House known in the Borough, namely
that for men situated at88 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 yard, 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 effected by the owners
but as it was understood that the premises would be closed during 1963,
no action was taken to secure more elaborate modernisation of the
facilities provided. The licence has, however, since been further
extended. The Public Health Inspectors visited and inspected the
premises from time to time during the year.
Shops:
The duty is placed on the Council by the Shops Act 1950 to carry
out inspections of retail and wholesale shops and warehouses to ensure
that adequate sanitary accommodation is provided and that sufficient
means of ventilation and heating are provided and maintained.
From 1959, additional duties in respect of the provision of
washing facilities, and facilities for the taking of meals in a shop
45.