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Stoke Newington 1932
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stoke Newington, The Metropolitan Borough]
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33
SMOKE ABATEMENT.
There are few factory chimneys in the Borough, but such as
exist are kept under observation by the inspectors in order that any
breaches of the provisions of the Act may be dealt with.
Two complaints received during the year of nuisance from
smoke were investigated and abated after notices issued by the
Department.
OTHER SANITARY CONDITIONS REQUIRING NOTICE.
| Existing drains tested and found sound | 83 |
| New heavy L.C.C. soil and vent pipes fixed | 6 |
| New W.C. pans and traps fixed | 69 |
| Draining temporary premises | 1 |
| New houses erected and drained | 5 |
| New factory premises erected and drained | 3 |
| Petrol Interceptors provided | 1 |
| Drains reconstructed (owner's own applications) | 14 |
| Drains partially reconstructed (owner's own applications) | 28 |
| Drains exposed to trace course | 5 |
| Additional water closets built and drained | 21 |
| New sewer connections laid | 6 |
| New baths, lavatories, sinks and wastes provided and fixed | 187 |
| Alterations to baths, sinks, lavatory basins, etc. | 30 |
| New Public House urinal provided | 1 |
| Notices served under Section 40 Public Health (London) Act, 1891 | 1 |
| Sundry alterations to sanitary fittings | 23 |
| Sewers examined and connections relaid | 26 |
| Carried forward: | 510 |