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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Domestic nuisances -
Want of Cleanliness 8
Dirty W.C. pans 3
Other nuisances and infringements -
Offensive accumulations 56
Insufficient accommodation for sub-tenants. 8
Defective manure receptacles 6
Want of manure receptacles. 3
Defective sanitary conveniences 18
Dirty sanitary conveniences. 6
Smoke nuisances 2
Sundray nuisances or defocts 427
Limewashing of stables 3
Particulars not inserted in Rent Bool: (Housing Act) 704
” ” ” ” ” (Rent
tion Act) 197
(2) factories & WORKPLACES -
Want of cleanliness 46
Inadequate ventilation 1
Insufficient drainage of floors
Overcrowding
Abstract not exhibited 1
Thermometers required 20
Unreasonsable temperature 1
Damp, conditions 1
Defective drains 3
Notices re maximum no required 5
Outworkers registers required 3
W.C.S.
Insufficient 6
Unsuitable or Defective 192
Not separate for sexes 3
(3) INFRINGEMENTS OF CROYDON CORPORATION ACT, 1924.-
Food cupboards defective or required 170
Dustbins required 384
Verminous conditions 82
(4) INFRINGEMENTS OF PUBLIC HEALTH ACT, 1925 (S. 72-75)
INFRINGEMENTS OF FOOD BYE-LAWS, AND FOOD AND DRUGS
ACT,1938.
Cleansing or repair of walls and ceilings 34
" " repairs of flrs,utensils,fixtures,etc 14
Dirty or defective w.c. accommodation 12
Fd storage accommodation required 2
Animals kept in food store 3
Refuse bins uncovered 4
Accumulation in food store and yards adjacent 23
Food in uncovered vehicles or baskets
Food improperly kept or manufactured 6
Promises not suitable for storage or manufacture of food. 6
Want of provision of towels 6
Provision of cloak room accommodation 13
Want of intervening ventilated space to w.c. 3
Fd premises used for sleeping purposes 1
Offal bin required 3
Insufficient or defective sink accommodation and
water supply 9
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