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Upon the completion of the work a survey of the premises
is made by the Inspector, who subsequently draws a block plan
indicating the position of the drains. This plan, together with
the details of the work executed, forms a record which will
doubtless prove of value for future reference.
The Inspectors have, during the year, supervised the
laying of 3,173 yards of stoneware, and 71 yards of heavy iron
pipe drains; 310 stoneware gully traps and 46 intercepting
traps have been fixed, and 75 manholes built. 382 water tests
and 189 smoke tests were applied. 54 plans were drawn
showing the position of the drains of 154 houses and premises.
In consequence of the owners of 10 houses not having
complied with the notices served, the Council executed the
work at their cost.
INSPECTION OF WORKSHOPS.
The number of Workshops at present on the Register is
88, as against 73 at the end of the previous year.
These have been periodically inspected in order to ascertain
that the requirements of the Factory and Workshops Act,
1901. were properly carried out with regard to ventilation, air
space, lighting, cleansing, drainage of floors, and the provision
of suitable sanitary conveniences.
In all cases where necessary the workrooms were measured
up, and the occupiers supplied with cards on which were
specified the cubical contents of the rooms, and the number
of persons who might be employed in them during ordinary
time and overtime.