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PET ANIMALS ACT, 1951
15 licences were renewed by the Council during the
year after the premises had been inspected by the Public
Health Inspectors. There was one new application and the
licence was issued.
DISINFECTION
Number of houses where disinfection was carried out 113
Number of houses disinfested of vermin 52
Number of articles disinfected by steam 20
Number of articles disinfected by formalin spray 257
Number of articles voluntarily destroyed 62
The arrangement made with the Hammersmith Metropolitan
Borough Council in 19523 whereby articles to be disinfected
by steam are dealt with at the Scotts Road Depot, W.12.
was continued during the year.
SUMMARY OF SANITARY DEFECTS REMEDIED AS A RESULT
OF NOTICES SERVED AND LETTERS WRITTEN
Animals-nuisances abated 10
Caravans-nuisances abated 7
Cesspools-cleansed
Damp proof courses inserted in walls 9
Dampness-other forms remedied 107
Drains-connected to sewer
Drains-cleared and cleansed 442
Drains reconstructed 43
Drains-repaired 207
Drains-new soil and ventilating pipes provided 47
Dustbins provided 156
Firegrates repaired or renewed 95
Floors-sub-floor ventilation provided 29
Floors-repaired or renewed 110
Food cupboards ventilated 8
Rainwater eaves gutters, downpipes repaired 186
Refuse-accumulations removed 101
Roofs repaired 227
Sinks repaired or renewed 40
Sink waste pipes repaired or renewed 77
Staircases repaired 30
Walls and ceilings repaired or cleansed 187
Water supply reinstated 115
Water supply-draw taps fixed to main supply 5
Water closets repaired, reconstructed or improved 91
Windows and doors repaired 198