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SMOKE NUISANCES.
28 observations were made and 20 nuisances recorded. 16 complaints
were received from the London County Council. 16 intimations were
served and were followed by notices in 4 instances. It was not necessary
to institute legal proceedings in any instance.
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. 173 rooms were sprayed with Solution "D ".
A fluid insecticide is issued at the Disinfectant Depots, and sprayers
loaned to tenants in order to rid rooms and contents of bugs. 2,448 orders
for fluid were issued. 305 gallons of insecticide were distributed during
the year.
LICENSED PREMISES' URINALS.
16 urinals on licensed premises were found to be in insanitary condition
and were subsequently cleansed.
WATER CERTIFICATES.
No certificates were applied for under Section 48 of the Public Health
(London) Act, 1891.