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 Coulsdon]
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New W.C. pans fixed 22
W.C. flushing cisterns repaired or renewed 16
Cesspools cleansed, repaired or renewed 7
Sewage disposal plant cleansed and repaired 1
Cesspools abolished 1
Cesspools abolished and house drains connected to sewer 2
Septic tanks abolished and house drains connected to sewer 1
Soakaways reconstructed 10
Eaves gutters and stack pipes renewed or repaired 30
New lavatory basins fixed 3
Glazed sinks renewed or repaired 2
Waste pipes trapped, repaired or renewed 8
Sink gully dishings repaired 7
Urinals cleansed 1
Miscellaneous 26
General Housing Repairs:
Defective roofs repaired 18
Chimney stacks repaired or rebuilt 11
Yards paved, or paving repaired 7
Dampness in walls remedied 31
Damp-proof courses provided 7
Additional sub-floor ventilation provided 2
Walls and ceilings repaired 82
New ceilings provided 11
Walls of rooms cleansed 25
Ceilings of rooms cleansed 21
Floors repaired or renewed 25
Staircases repaired or renewed 1
Ventilation and lighting of rooms improved 2
Windows repaired or renewed 41
Doors repaired or renewed 9
Firegrates repaired or renewed 20
Service water pipes repaired or renewed 8
Cellars cleansed or filled in 1
Portable dustbins provided 18
Miscellaneous 31
Food Premises:
Food shops reconstructed 4
Hot water supply provided for ablution purposes 13
Lavatory basins provided
Glazed sinks provided 10
Draining boards provided 5
Waste pipes repaired 3
Staff rooms provided 1
Staff sanitary accommodation repaired 9
Staff sanitary accommodation cleansed 18
Staff sanitary accommodation provided 4
Walls and ceilings cleansed and repaired 113
Floors repaired or relaid 11
Staircases repaired 2
Rooms enlarged 1
Windows repaired
Refrigerators provided 3
Dustbins provided 6
Yards paved 3
Roofs, gutters and rainwater pipes repaired 4
Drains cleansed or repaired 7
Accumulations removed 15
Miscellaneous 39
Ratproofing:
Work carried out by occupiers of premises after completion
of treatment 27
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