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290
Infringements of P.H.A. (Amendment) Act, 1907.
Yard surfaces defective 672
Rainwater pipes acting as ventilating pipes to drains 8
SANITARY CERTIFICATES.
On application, an intending or actual occupier may have a
sanitary survey made of the house, to ascertain whether there are
conditions existing which may be injurious to health or requiring
attention. In each case an examination of the premises is made
and the drains tested.
During 1926 requests were made in connection with
75 private houses.
2 schools. Total—77.
The following defects were ascertained in consequence of these
inspections:—
Defective or choked drains 12
Defective' gullies 5
Defective soil pipes 2
Obstructed ventilation pipes 20
Defective sink waste pipes 10
Defective w.c.'s 14
Defective roofs 4
Defective downspouts 6
Defective gutters 1
Defective paving 1
Dampness 7
Sundry defects 29
On completion of the works required a sanitary certificate is
issued to the applicant.
RENT RESTRICTION ACTS.
A number of applications have been received for certificates
as to the sanitary condition of the houses concerned. In 28
instances where the Acts applied certificates were granted.