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SMOKE NUISANCES.
39 observations were made and 9 nuisances recorded. 18 complaints
were received from the London County Council. 19 intimations were
served and were followed by a notice in 1 instance. 2 summonses were
issued and 1 conviction obtained.
RAG AND BONE DEALERS.
No legal proceedings were taken for non-compliance with the L.C.C.
Bye-laws.
LONDON COUNTY COUNCIL (GENERAL POWERS) ACTS,
1904 AND 1922.
Verminous Rooms.
Verminous rooms are brought to the notice of owners upon the
"Intimations,'' which are followed, if necessary, by '"Statutory Notices''
as there are usually other nuisances or defects upon the premises.
Notices are also served under Section 10 of the London County Council
(General Powers) Act, 1922. 181 rooms in 86 houses were cleansed by
the Public Health Department.
A fluid insecticide is issued at the Disinfectant Depots, and sprayers
loaned to tenants in order to rid rooms and contents of bugs. 1,708 orders
for fluid were issued. 108¼ gallons of insecticide were distributed during
the year.
LICENSED PREMISES' URINALS.
35 urinals on licensed premises were found to be in insanitary condition
and were subsequently cleansed.
WATER CERTIFICATES.
Six certificates were granted under Section 48 of the Public Health
(London) Act, 1891.
CUSTOMS AND INLAND REVENUE ACTS, 1890-1891, AND
REVENUE ACT, 1903.
No applications for certificates for exemption under the Customs and
Inland Revenue Acts, 1890-1891, and the Revenue Act, 1903, were made
during the year.