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alterations are carried out according to the original proposals. This
entails further consideration and adds to the number of visits which have
to be paid in connection therewith.
A number of small alterations, such as the diversion of pipes, replacement
of fittings, &c., of a character that the deposit of plans was not
required have also received attention.
New Sanitary Construction.—Of the 757 plans relating to drainage
and other sanitary works, 68 represented sanitary provisions in entirely
new buildings. The corresponding figures since 1928 are as follows :—
1928. 1929. 1930. 1931. 1932.
Plans 752 877 891 748 757
Plans of work in new buildings
included in above 81 91 96 71 68
Combined drainage orders were made in 15 cases.
Infringements of the by-laws were reported by the Sanitary Inspectors
in 32 instances in respect of failure to give notice of intention to construct
or to deposit plans. Twelve builders were cautioned, and two were
summoned in respect of these offences and were convicted, fines and
costs amounting to £8 12s. 0d. In the two latter cases the work had
been carried out in a manner contrary to the by-laws. In the remaining
cases, the works in question were of a minor character and the builders
concerned having remedied the omissions on being notified by the Department,
no further action was considered necessary.
Closet Accommodation.—The water carriage system is in existence
throughout the City.
Public Sanitary Conveniences.—These are under the control of the
City Engineer. There are 35 underground conveniences in the City,
19 for men and 16 for women. In addition, there are 33 public urinals
for men. The convenience in Piccadilly by the Green Park was reconstructed
in connection with the rebuilding and extension of Dover Street
Underground Railway Station. Increased accommodation for both men
and women was provided.
Public Cleansing.—This is not under the control of the Public Health
Department, but is carried out by a separate department of the City