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etc., throughout the Borough in connection with smoke consumption,
this number including several observations of engines
taken in the siding of the Great Central Railway, Marylebone
Station.
During the year 22 complaints were made in respect of
nuisances from smoke. Five of these were in respect of chimneys
from private houses and the remaining 17 were immediately
abated on the Inspector calling with reference thereto. In one
case (3 and 4, Barrett Street) an Intimation of Nuisance was
served with the result that the chimney was reconstructed and
the nuisance ceased. In another case (17, Nutford Place) two
Notices were served in respect of an alleged nuisance from smoke
from a chimney in the back addition of a private house entering
the windows of adjoining premises, which included an elementary
school classroom. The matter was referred to the Solicitors
for proceedings to be taken, but at the close of the year the
matter was still in abeyance, the alleged nuisance having for the
time ceased. At the time of writing this Report part of the
nuisance arising from a defective flue has been abated. The
remaining nuisance is not one coming within the purview of
the Public Health Acts and the complainants have therefore been
advised to deal with it as a private or common law nuisance.
As this kind of complaint is frequently referred to the Public
Health Department it may be shortly stated here that the Public
Health (London) Act, 1891, to all intents and purposes, only
allows the Department to deal with black smoke issuing in such
quantities as tc be a nuisance from the chimney of premises
which are not private dwellings.
HOUSE DRAINAGE, 1907.
During the year 313 plans of new drainage, representing
34,811 feet of pipes have been dealt with.
Proceedings were taken during 1907 in the following cases
to enforce compliance with the By-laws of the London County
Council, as to giving Notice, depositing plans, etc.
Offence.
Executing sanitary work at
17, Park Road, without notice
or depositing plans.
Executing certain sanitary
work at No. 31, York-terrace,
without depositing plans and
constructing such works contrary
to the Bye-laws of the
London County Council.
Result.
Fine 5/- and 2/- costs.
Fined 10/- on each of four
summonses, in all £2 and 8/costs.