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SANITARY CERTIFICATES.
On application, an intending or actual occupier or owner,
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 is
premises and the drains are tested.
During 1930 requests were made in connection with
80 houses.
5 schools. Total 85.
The following defects were ascertained in consequence of
these inspections:—
Defective sinks and waste pipes 11
Defective drains and outside fittings 37
Other defective sanitary fittings 7
Defective plasterwork 1
Dampness 5
Defective gutters 1
Defective downspouts 2
Dustbins required 1
Yard surfaces defective 2
Sundry other nuisances 4
RENT RESTRICTION ACTS.
A number of applications were received for certificates as to
the sanitary condition of the houses concerned. In 59 instances
where the Acts applied certificates were granted. In two instances
the applications were withdrawn and in four instances certificates
were given to owners stating that the work had been carried out.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS TAKEN REGARDING
NUISANCES, ETC.
Offence.
Result
Total.
Fines.
Costs.
£
s.
d.
£
s.
d
£
s.
d.
Failing to abate a nuisance
2
10
6
2
10
6
Do. Do.
4
4
0
4.
4
0
HOUSING.
The following table gives particulars as to Housing during
1930 under the headings prescribed by the Ministry of Health.