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 Croydon]
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199
Conditions causing dampness—
Defective roofs 1342
„ gutters and downspouts 727
„ walls, etc. 355
Deposits of refuse causing dampness 10
Want of proper damp proof course 425
Other structural defects—
Defective plaster 1276
Cleansing and limewashing required 2019
Defective floors 639
Insufficient ventilation under floor 28
Defective stoves and fireplaces 470
No concrete site under floors 23
Defective brickwork, cills, lintels, etc. 489
Defective drains, sanitary fittings, etc.—
Defective sinks and waste pipes 674
Abolition of drinking water cisterns 31
Defective w.c.'s 769
,, drainage 622
Stoppage in drains 151
Proper sanitary accommodation required on building sites 26
Cesspools requiring emptying 2
Dirty pail closets 1
Replacement of earth closet with w.c. 1
Domestic nuisances—
Want of cleanliness 16
Dirty w.c. pans 22
Other nuisances and infringements—
Removal of caravans 1
Sheds occupied for living purposes 2
Offensive accumulations 159
Insufficient accommodation for sub-tenants 4
Defective manure receptacles 9
Want of manure receptacles 4
Defective sanitary conveniences 24
Dirty sanitary conveniences 20
Smoke nuisances 10
Sundry nuisances or defects 439
Limewashing of stables 21
Defective stables 11
Particulars not inserted in Rent Book (Housing Act) 903
,, ,, ,, ,, (Rent Restriction Act) 283
(2) FACTORIES, WORKSHOPS & WORKPLACES—
Cleansing and whitewashing required 120
Additional ventilation 5
Repairs to floors 6
Drainage of floors 1
Overcrowding 1
Ventilation of stoves 22
Infringements of drinking water supply regulations 17
Sundry other nuisances or defects 19
Abstract not exhibited 15
Outworkers' List not in accordance with Act 3
Means of heating required 2
Thermometer required in workrooms 6