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 110
Blocked drains cleared 211
Disused drains sealed off 7
Soil and vent pipes repaired/renewed 7
Inspection chambers provided or repaired 91
Fresh air inlet repaired or renewed 19
Stoppers to interceptors renewed 18
New W.G. pans fixed 21
W.0o cisterns repaired or renewed 8
Cesspools abolished and filled in 10
Drainage disconnected from cesspool and connected to sewer 5
Cesspools cleansed,5
Soakaways provided or reconstructed 12
Eaves gutters and rainwater pipes renewed/repaired 40
Lavatory basins renewed or provided 7
Baths renewed or provided 2
Sinks renewed or provided 3
Waste pipes renewed or repaired 7
Sink gully curbs and dishings renewed 29
Miscellaneous 4
General Housing Repairs:
Defective roofs repaired 28
Chimney stacks repaired or rebuilt 20
External walls repaired 28
Yards paved or paving repaired 11
Steps repaired or renewed 3
External paintwork renewed 11
Boundary fences & gates repaired or renewed 2
Coalsheds repaired or renewed 1
Dampness in walls remedied 58
Dampproof courses provided 23
Walls and ceilings repaired 60
New ceilings provided 4
Walls of rooms cleansed or redecorated 68
Ceilings of rooms cleansed or redecorated 49
Floors repaired or renewed 30
Internal woodwork cleansed or redecorated 14
Additional sub-floor ventilation provided 4
Staircases repaired or renewed 2
Windows repaired or renewed 76
Doors repaired or renewed 11
Firegrates repaired or renewed 16
Domestic hot water systems repaired or renewed 3
Water storage tanks repaired or renewed 1
Water service pipes repaired or renewed 10
Additional ventilation or light provided to W.C. compartments 2
Walls and ceilings of W.C. compartments repaired 11
Walls and ceilings of W.C. compartments cleansed 7
Floors to W.C. compartments repaired or renewed 4
Portable dustbins provided 29
Miscellaneous 38
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