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 Barking]
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Smoke observations | 179 |
147 | |
Pest Infestation Control | 380 |
Hairdresser | 78 |
Street traders | 152 |
Table No. 3
Dwelling houses rendered habitable | 1,038 |
Premises used for preparation and Sale of food | 42 |
Shops - other | 24 |
Drainage (reconstruction, repair etc.) | 98 |
Factories and Workplaces | 24 |
Table No. 4
Defects found and dealt with under the Public Health Act, 1936, and the Housing Act 1957 | |
No. of defects | 2,795 |
Roofs and Flashings | 155 |
Gutters | 124 |
Rainwater pipes | 83 |
Sinks | 16 |
Bath and sink waste pipes | 43 |
Choked drains | 280 |
Defective drains | 29 |
Inspection covers | 11 |
Ventilation soil pipes | 4 |
Gully dishing | 51 |
Gully traps | 6 |
Flushing arrangements | 98 |
W.C. structures | 2 |
W.C seats | 32 |
W.C. pans | 28 |
Yard paving | 40 |
Chimney pots and stacks | 28 |
Damp walls | 120 |
External walls | 71 |
Underfloor ventilation | 23 |
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