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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Lambeth 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth Borough]
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SUMMARY OF DEFECTS AND NUISANCES
FOUND AS A RESULT OF ROUTINE
INSPECTION AND INSPECTION FOLLOWING COMPLAINT
Dirty Premises 10
Verminous Premises 6
Defective Roofs 637
Defective rainwater pipes and gutters 370
Damp Premises 430
Defective drainage and sanitary fittings 904
Choked drainage 428
Lighting and ventilation 28
Defective water supplies 198
Dustbins etc. 47
General defects and dilapidations 543
NOTICES SERVED
Number of Intimation Notices Served 1,629
Number served under Public Health (London) Act, 1936 -
Section 40 214
Section 82 245
Section 93 31
Section 105 3
Section 108/9 258
Under the London County Council (General Powers)
Act, 1955 -
Section 27 164
Under the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949 –
Under the London County (General Powers) Act,
1956 - Section 63 Lambeth Borough Council Bye-laws 3
Section 25(1) 172
Section 25(2) 84
Section 26 6
1,180