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Begulations were made by the Council under this Act, Sec. 17(7)(b),
for securing the proper ventilation and lighting of such rooms and the
protection thereof against dampness, effluvia or exhalation.
Houses Let in Lodgings.—The number of houses in 1915 was further
reduced through closure, and as none were added in that year, the number
on the register at the end of the year was 1,244; to this class of house
8,982 visits are recorded as having been paid. In addition to the
Inspectors' visits, a large number of these houses are visited by the
Health "Visitors, who call attention to any insanitary conditions requiring
amendment. The disinfectors also visit a number in the course of the
year, where children have been found to be suffering from vermin.
Overcrowding was found in 20 instances, and 989 other defects were
found and remedied. Particulars are included in the general list given
at the beginning of this part of the Report. Twenty-three statutory
notices had to be issued before defects were remedied, and in six
instances proceedings had to be taken in the Police Court (see above).
There were three infringements of the By-law that persons of
different sex, above the age of 12 years, not being persons living
together as husband and wife, shall not occupy the same sleeping
apartment.
Water Supply.
Fifty-two notices of withdrawal of water supply were received
from the Metropolitan Water Board, and in 40 instances it was reinstated,
on notice. The reasons given for cutting off the supply were: houses
empty, 12; non-payment of rates, 37; by request, 2; irregular
fittings, 1. Legal proceedings in connection with water supply was
taken in one instance.
Two certificates were granted under Sec. 48 (1) Public Health
{London) Act.
Bevenue Act.
Certificates under this Act relieve the recipient from the payment
of Inhabited House Duty. One application was received in respect of
3 tenements in 119a, Mount Street, W., and certificates were granted.
Smoke Prevention.
The following is a summary of the work done in connection with
smoke prevention:—