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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WORK CARRIED OUT AND DEFECTS REMEDIED,
Drainage and Sanitary Fittings:
Drains repaired or reconstructed 92
Flood valves inserted in drainage systems 2
Blocked drains cleared 196
Soil and vent pipes repaired or renewed 11
Inspection chambers provided or repaired 66
Fresh air inlets repaired or renewed and/or
stoppers provided 32
New W. C. pans fixed and/or new seats provided 24
W.C. flushing cisterns repaired or renewed 10
Cesspools abolished and filled in 5
Cesspools cleansed, repaired or renewed 8
Cesspools abolished and drains connected to sewer 10
Soakaways reconstructed or provided 12
Eaves gutters & stack pipes renewed or repaired 50
New lavatory basins fixed 4
Baths provided or repaired 2
Glazed sinks renewed or repaired 3
Waste pipes trapped, repaired or renewed 12
Sink gully dishings repaired 22
Pail closets abolished and houses connected to sewer 3
Pail closets abolished (houses demolished) 3
Urinals cleansed 1
General Housing Repairs:
Defective roofs repaired 31
Chimney stacks repaired or rebuilt 21
External walls repaired 23
Yards paved, or paving repaired 8
Steps repaired or renewed 2
Dampness in walls remedied 18
Dampproof courses repaired or provided 10
Additional sub-floor ventilation provided 2
Walls and ceilings repaired 49
New ceilings provided 18
Walls of rooms cleansed and/or redecorated 50
Ceilings of rooms cleansed and/or redecorated 41
Floors repaired or renewed 27
Ventilation and lighting of rooms improved 1
Staircases repaired or renewed 1
Windows repaired or renewed 57
Doors repaired or renewed 15
Firegrates repaired or renewed 13
Domestic boilers repaired or renewed 6
Service water pipes repaired or renewed 15
External paintwork renewed 4
Boundary fences and gates repaired or renewed 1
Additional ventilation and light provided to W.C's 2
Walls and ceilings of W.C's cleansed and/or redecorated 8
Portable dustbins provided 14
Electricity supply repaired or renewed 1
Coal sheds repaired or renewed 2
Derelict buildings demolished 1
Miscellaneous 10