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[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hornsey, Borough of]
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Factories. Defects Remedied.
Sanitary accommodation—Insufficient 2
Unsuitable or defective 9
Not separate for sexes 1
Workrooms cleansed or repaired 8
Ventilation improved 1
Heating provided 1
22
BYELAWS RELATING TO HOUSES INTENDED OR USED
FOR OCCUPATION BY THE WORKING CLASSES AND LET
IN LODGINGS OR OCCUPIED BY MEMBERS OF MORE
THAN ONE FAMILY.
The number of lodging-houses on the register at the end of
the year was 582.
Thirty-two houses have been dealt with under these Byelaws
during the year and the following works carried out:—
Byelaw.
4 (b) Water supplies
15
4 (c) Washing accommodation
5
4 (d) Food stores
15
5 (a) Repairs to drains
1
5 (b) Means of carrying off waste water ...
1
5 (c) Provision of windows
1
5 (d) Room ventilation provided
1
5 (f) Ventilation to the bedroom and room with
cooking apparatus
3
5 (g) Staircase repairs
1
5 (h) Handrails provided
2
45
Offices.
The number of offices on the register at the end of the year
was 234.
Generally speaking, the class of office in this Borough is
excellent and it is pleasing to report that in no instance was
it necessary to take any action.