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courses to house walls is a most expensive item for the
owner, therefore, the conditions are carefully considered
before ordering such work to be done.
The work carried out under this heading consisted
of the paving of 272 yards, passages, and forecourts,
and the placing of 274 damp-courses to house
walls. There were also 157 roofs repaired and
rendered water-tight.
Factories and Workshops Act, 1901.
The number of these premises visited during the
year was 288, and the details of the works carried out
are herewith appended. With regard to bakehouses,
these have been regularly attended to, and the requirements
of the Act carried out. Although no notice was
served, it was deemed necessary to request that the
lime-washing be carried out on four occasions.
Cleansing.—The walls and ceilings of thirty-eight
rooms were oleansed.
Ventilation.—Efficient light and ventilation was
provided to two workrooms.
Dampness.—Two roofs were repaired and the surface
of five yards were re-paved.
Sanitary Arrangements.—W.C. pans cleansed, 22;
new w.c. pans fixed, 3; flush cisterns to w.c. put into
working order, 9; additional w.c. constructed, 1; defective
w.c. seats renewed, 6; external light and ventilation
provided to w.c.'s, 2; obstructed drains cleared
and cleansed, 6; drains repaired, 2; floors and walls
repaired, 6; accumulations of refuse removed, 5; new
dustbins supplied, 2; miscellaneous nuisances, 10;
total, 125.