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Summary of Sanitary Improvements—continued
Walls and ceilings repaired 2,681
Windows sills repaired 210
Sashcords and fittings repaired 641
Sanitary dustbins provided 68
Accumulations of manure and refuse removed 51
Stoves, ranges and coppers repaired or renewed 391
Food stores provided 17
Sundry items 394
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
Fifteen houses have been dealt with under these Byelaws during
the year and the following work carried out:—
Byelaws
4(b) Water supply 9
4(c) Washing accommodation 3
4(d) Food stores 7
5(a) Repairs to drains 2
5(b) Means of carrying off waste water 12
5(g) Staircase repairs 4
5(h) Handrails provided 3
HOUSING STATISTICS
The housing statistics of the year as required by the Ministry of
Health are set out below:—
1.—Inspection of Dwelling-houses during the Year:—
(1) (a) Total number of dwelling-houses inspected for
housing defects (under Public Health or Housing
Acts) 2,342
(b) Number of inspections made for the purpose 8,330
(2) (a) Number of dwelling houses (included under
head (I) above) which were inspected and recorded
under the Housing Consolidated Regulations, 1925 —
(b) Number of inspections made for the purpose —
(3) Number of dwelling-houses found to be in a state so
dangerous or injurious to health as to be unfit for
human habitation 1
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