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(7). That it is advisable that in bye-laws made in respect of houses
let in lodgings there should be no rental limit of exemption, but that they
should be so framed as to apply only to such houses as are registered by
the sanitar3' authority.
(8). That the efficient enforcement of bye-laws relating to houses
let in lodgings is the most effective method of dealing with overcrowding,
but that inspections should from time to time be made during the early
hours of the morning at other houses where overcrowding within the
meaning of Section (2), (i), (e) of the Public Health (London) Act, 1891,
is suspected.
Underground Rooms.
(9). That a single angle of light and air to underground dwelling
rooms should be adopted in the enforcing of Section 96 of the Public
Health (London) Act.
(10). That this Conference is of opinion that no underground room
not complying with the conditions laid down by section 96 of the Public
Health Act, 1891, should be used for sleeping.
Water Supply.
(11). That a draw-off tap from the rising main and a sink should be
provided on every floor of a tenement house.
Factories and Workshops.
(12). That it is desirable that the sanitary authorities in enforcing
Section 38 of the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, should adopt the
following standards:—
I. In factories and workshops where females are employed or
in attendance there shall be one sanitary convenience for every 25
females, provided that in factories or workshops where the number of
females employed or in attendance does not exceed 75 the following
shall be the standards:—
One sanitary convenience where no more than 15 females
are employed or in attendance.
Two sanitary conveniences where from 15 to 40 femalesare
employed or in attendance.
Three sanitary conveniences where from 40 to 75 females
are employed or in attendance.
II. In factories or workshops where males are employed or
in attendance there shall be one sanitary convenience for every 25
males; provided that
(a) In factories or workshops where the number of males
employed or in attendance does not exceed 50, and sufficient
urinal accommodation is also provided there shall be one sanitary
convenience where no more than 20 males are employed in or