Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stoke Newington, The Metropolitan Borough]
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OTHER SANITARY CONDITIONS REQUIRING NOTICE
New flats erected and drained 29
Existing drains tested and found sound 73
New heavy L.C.C. soil and vent pipes fixed 10
New W.C. pans and traps fixed 107
Extensions to existing buildings, carried out 9
New shop premises erected and drained 4
Drains reconstructed (owner's own applications) 18
Drains partially reconstructed (owner's own applications)
12
Drains repaired 39
Drains exposed to trace course or condition 16
Vdditional water closets built and drained 36
Old disused sewer connections sealed off at sewer 4
New baths, lavatories, sinks and wastes provided
and fixed 276
Alterations to baths, sinks, lavatory basins, etc. 65
Notices served under Section 40, Public Health (London)
Act, 1933 26
Sundry alterations to sanitary fittings 47
Drains exposed to clear stoppages 29
Choked drains unstopped 37
Houses demolished and drains sealed off 11
Business premises erected and drained 3
Drainage plans submitted to the Public Health Committee
and passed 33
Premises fumigated—Vermin disinfestation 99
Notices received from Builders 422
New manholes formed on existing drains 8
Means of access to drains improved 19
Additional ventilating pipes provided 8
Additional urinals provided 2
Total 1,442
35