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During the year 154 notices in regard to defects in and necessity for cleansing
and repairing of water cisterns were served and were complied with.
Water Supply in Dwelling, Houses.—Five certificates were granted under
Section 48 of the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, in respect of new and rebuilt
premises.
In 25 instances intimation notices were served, calling for the provision of a
supply of water to the upper storeys of tenement houses, as required by Section 78
of the London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1907. The supply was
provided after receipt of the intimation notice in 21 cases. In two cases the supply
was provided after the issue of a statutory notice and in the remaining two cases
proceedings were instituted.
Drainage.
The total number of drain inspections made during the year was 6,369
as against 6,619 in 1922.
The total number of plans deposited was 553, the number in 1922 being 493.
Plans relating to new buildings numbered 49, the number deposited in 1922
being 58.
In the case of old buildings, the number of plans received was 504, as against
435 in 1922.
On six occasions reports were submitted with regard to cases discovered by
the inspectors, in which drainage or sanitary work was being carried out without
permission from the Council and without deposit of plans, or not in compliance with
requirements. Proceedings in court were taken in two cases and fines and costs
imposed in each instance, amounting in all to and £\ 4s. respectively.
Combined Drainage.—Orders under seal as to combined drainage were issued
in respect of 19 premises. The number in 1922 was 37.
Closet Accommodation.
In the table at page 22, summarizing the work carried out by the district
inspectors, figures indicating the number of defects in water closets remedied and
of water closets erected are set out.
Public Sanitary Conveniences.—The usual supervision was exercised over the
public conveniences during the year, Inspector Hill, the outdoor, superintendent,
visiting those provided for the males: the women inspectors, especially Miss Baker,
supervising those provided for females.
Reports and comparative statements as to receipts for use of the underground
conveniences were regularly submitted to and considered by the Public Health
Committee.