London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Croydon 1945

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]

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111
Defective drains, sanitary fittings, etc. :
Defective sinks and waste pipes 440
Defective w.c.'s 313
Defective drainage 310
Stoppages in drains 526
Defective water services and tanks 161
Domestic nuisances :
Want of cleanliness 15
Dirty w.c. pans 20
Verminous conditions 117
Other nuisances and infringements :
Offensive accumulations 65
Insufficient accommodation for sub-tenants 17
Defective manure receptacles 1
Dirty or defective sanitary conveniences 7
Overcrowding 17
Smoke nuisances 11
Sundry nuisances or defects 26
Particulars not inserted in Rent Book (Housing Act) 4
,, ,, ,, (Rent Restriction Act) 2
(2) FACTORIES AND WORKPLACES.
Want of cleanliness 6
Inadequate ventilation 7
Insufficient drainage of floors 6
Abstract not exhibited 1
Sundry nuisances or defects 10
W.C.'s— Insufficient 3
,, Unsuitable or defective 2
,, Not separate for sexes 5
,, Not lighted 2
(3) INFRINGEMENTS OF CROYDON CORPORATION
ACT, 1924.
Food cupboards defective or required 10
(4) INFRINGEMENTS OF FOOD AND DRUGS ACT, 1938,
AND FOOD BYELAWS.
Cleansing or repair of walls and ceilings 84
Cleansing or repair of floors, utensils, fixtures, etc. 24
Dirty or defective w.c. accommodation 12
Food storage accommodation required 32
Refuse bins uncovered 3
Accumulation in food store and yards adjacent 6
Food in uncovered vehicles or baskets 1
Premises not suitable for storage or manufacture of food 2
Want of provision of towels 2
Provision of cloakroom accommodation 2
Want of intervening ventilated space to w.c. 8
Insufficient or defective sink accommodation and water
supply 65
Ventilation required in food store 40
Household washing in food store 4
Swill bins defective 30
Impervious floors required to kitchens, etc. 28
Defective floors and pavings 17
(5) INFRINGEMENTS OF PUBLIC HEALTH ACT,
PAVING, Etc.
Defective Yard Paving 8
Want of a sanitary dustbin 1,427