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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Acton 1908
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]
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(2) of such a pattern that they cannot become red-hot or
otherwise contaminate the air;
(3) supplied with fresh air, direct from the outside, by a flue
of not less than 72 inches superficial.
(4) not of such a size or shape as to interfere with the floor
space necessary for teaching purposes. A thermometer
should always be kept hung up in each room.
Sanitary arrangements:—
W ater-closets within the main school building are not desirable,
and are only required for women teachers. All others should be at
a short distance and completely disconnected from the school.
The latrines and the approaches to them must be wholly
separate for boys and girls.
The following table shows approximately the number of closets required:—
| Girls. | Boys. | Infants | Girls & Infants | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 30 children | 2 | I | 2 | 2 |
| „ 50 „ | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| „ 70 „ | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| „ 100 „ | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| „ 150 „ | 6 | 3 | 5 | 6 |
| „ 200 „ | 8 | 4 | 6 | 7 |
| „ 300 „ | 12 | 5 | 8 | 8 |
There should be urinals in the proportion of 10 feet per 100 boys,
urinals are required for Infant's (boys). If the numbers in the school
are not very large, offices common to Girls and Infants can be' approved
; a proper proportion of the closets must then be made of a
suitable height for infants.
The above rules apply to new school buildings, and it is practically
impossible to make all old schools comply with these regulations
in every respect.
On the other hand, if no other consideration than economy
entered into the question, it is desirable that, in some respects, an
improvement be made. For instance the old fashioned grates in
some of the schools are not only lacking in heating capacity, but