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been in existence for many years, and found them In
a water-tight condition. The pipes used are coated,
and usually nine feet in length ; consequently, there are
fewer joints than is the case of stoneware pipes; the
joints are made with molten lead, and well caulked.
There is, however, the additional cost of these
pipes to be considered, but when the saving of time
and labour is taken into account, together with the
greater security against the evils mentioned above,
there is a good return for the small additional outlay.
In connection with the drainage works there
were 174 modern intercepting traps fixed, and
water-tight access chambers constructed, and 122
soil pipes to water-closets and ventilating shafts fixed,
such works being carried out in accordance with the
Council's Building Bye-laws, which are applicable to
old and existing buildings. There were 92 rain
water pipes disconnected from the drains, and
114 rain water pipes and eaves gutters were
repaired or partially renewed, owing to their defective
or choked condition; many of the house walls were
found damp in consequence, and paper on the inner
surfaces hanging loose.
Paving of Yards and Damp Walls of Houses.
As heretofore, this work continues to form a very
important part of our daily work, not only at the time
of the inspection of the houses, when damp walls may
be found to be due to other causes rather than the
want of efficient horizontal or vertical damp-proof
courses; but a great deal of attention is required in
the supervision of the work to insure that the works
carried out will, for some considearble time to come,
prevent a recurrence of the nuisance. It is most
essentia] that this should be done, since it is admitted
that the work in connection with the damp-proof