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Drainage and Sewerage. —During the year 920 plans of drainage and
other sanitary works relating to existing and new buildings were examined
and approved. . This is the largest number of plans dealt with since
the supervision of all drainage works was referred to the Medical Officer
of Health in 1912. The previous highest number was 891 in 1930.
In addition to the works in respect of which plans were submitted,
many small alterations such as the diversion of pipes, replacement of
fittings, &c., which did not necessitate the deposit of plans were also
dealt with.
New Sanitary Construction.—Of the 926 plans relating to drainage
and other sanitary works, 96 represented sanitary provisions in entirely
new buildings. The corresponding figures since 1929 are as follows:—
1929. 1930. 1931. 1932. 1933.
Plans 877 891 748 757 926
Plans of work in new buildings
included in above 91 96 71 68 96
Combined drainage orders were made in 19 cases.
Infringements of the by-laws were reported by the Sanitary Inspectors
in 21 instances in respect of failure to give notice of intention to construct
or to deposit plans. There were no prosecutions in respect of these
offences, but 11 builders were cautioned. In the remaining cases the
explanations offered were accepted and no further action was taken.
One builder was prosecuted for carrying out sanitary works in an
unsatisfactory manner, and was fined £2 and £3 3s. costs.
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 now 41 public conveniences in the City, 22
for men and 19 for women.
The accommodation available for the public was increased during the
year by the construction of a new convenience in Millbank by Lambeth
Bridge. Accommodation for both men and women was provided. On
the 1st April the control of the conveniences on the Victoria Embankment
by Westminster Bridge and Charing Cross Underground Station was
transferred from the London County Council to the City Council under
the Transfer of Powers Order made by the Minister of Health under the
Local Government Act, 1929.