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New Sanitary Construction.—Of the 1,080 plans relating to drainage
and other sanitary works, 94 represented sanitary provisions in entirely
new buildings. The corresponding figures since 1931 are as follows:—

Combined drainage orders were made in 24 cases.
Infringements of the by-laws were reported by the sanitary inspectors
in 25 instances in respect of failure to give notice of intention to construct
or to deposit plans. In 9 cases the builders concerned were cautioned.
In two others, where the work had been carried out in a manner contrary
to the by-laws, prosecutions were ordered. One defendant was fined a
total of £18 2s. 0d. (9 summonses), and the other £4 1s. 0d. (2 summonses)
including costs. In the remaining cases no action was deemed 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 41 public conveniences in the City, 22 for
men and 19 for women. Of these 4 for men and 2 for women are open
both day and night. Free conveniences for both sexes are provided at
all establishments.
In addition, there are 32 public urinals for men.
Public Cleansing. This is carried out by a separate department of
the City Council under the Director of Public Cleansing (Mr. H. Ardern,
A.M.I.Mech.E., F.Inst.P.C.), who has supplied the following notes:—