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The necessity for a thorough system of inspection of
sanitary works in progress is exemplified by the number of
defects which are constantly discovered as the result of the
examinations and tests which are made. Alterations and
amendments, which are not infrequently required, can also
be made with the minimum amount of trouble and expense,
if dealt with before the work is far advanced.
The customary systematic inspection of the district has
been well maintained, and a large number of insanitary conditions
have been removed. It will be observed from the
items enumerated in the summary of improvements carried
out that a considerable amount of structural work has been
executed, which should prove beneficial to the health and
comfort of the inmates of the dwelling houses dealt with.
As hitherto, the inspectorial work has been carefully
organised with a view to devoting sufficient time to each
particular matter which comes within the jurisdiction of the
department. The total number of inspections recorded shows a
considerable increase above that of any previous year, and
special attention has been devoted to the following matters,
viz., house to house inspection; special inspections for the
investigation of complaints and other reasons; supervision
and testing of all drainage and general sanitary works executed
in connection with existing buildings; inspection of
dairies, cowsheds, milkshops, factories, workshops, slaughterhouses,
bakehouses, restaurants, butchers', fruiterers' and
fishmongers' shops; the inspection of meat and other foods
and of premises where foodstuff is deposited or prepared far
sale. Visits have also been made in connection with the
administration of the Petroleum Acts, and the Shops Act,
1912.
In accordance with the instructions of your Medical
Officer of Health the necessary enquiries have been made in
respect to each case of infectious disease, and his directions
have been promptly carried out in respect of the disinfection
of the premises.