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Croydon 1934

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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(22) INFRINGEMENTS OF MILK & DAIRIES REGULATIONS,
&c—
Defective walls and ceilings 3
” dairy floors and paving 4
” sanitary fittings 1
Dirty dairies 6
” utensils in dairies 2
” conveniences 1
Unsuitaible storage for bottles 1
Milk improperly kept 3
Illegal bottling of milk 1
Vehicles not labelled 2
Bottles not labelled 1
Cowshed requiring limewashing 4
Accumulation of manure in cowshed 1
Selling milk on unregistered premises 1
Churns not washed out before returning 2
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
made of the premises and the drains are tested.
During 1934 requests were made in connection with
40 houses.
2 schools. Total 42.
The following defects were ascertained in consequence of
these inspections :—
Defective gutters 1
„ downspouts 4
„ drains 23
„ sanitary fittings 15
„ drinking water cisterns 2
„ dustbins 1
„ plasterwork 1
„ yard paving 2
Dampness 6
Insufficient ventilation under floor 1
RENT RESTRICTION ACTS.
A number of applications were received for certificates as to
the condition of repair of the houses concerned. In 55 instances
where the Acts applied certificates were granted. In 12 instances
certificates were given to owners stating that the work had been
carried out.