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As a result of other action taken by the
Department repairs were carried out to 184 dwellings
where the standard of accommodation was found to be
unsatisfactory.
Inspection of dwellings during the year.
1. (a) Number of dwelling houses inspected for
housing defects (under Public Health or
Housing Acts) l6l
(b) Number of inspections made for the
purpose 175
2. (a) Number of dwelling houses which were
inspected and recorded under the Housing
Consolidated Regulations 1925 and 1932 56
(b) Number of inspections made for the
purpose 66
3. Number of dwelling houses found to be in a
state so dangerous or injurious to health as
to be unfit for habitation 16
4. Number of dwelling houses (exclusive of those
referred to in para. 3 above) found not to be
reasonably suitable for occupation 201.
Remedy of defects during the year without the service
of formal notices.
Number of defective dwelling houses rendered
fit as a consequence of informal action 160
Action under statutory powers during the year.
(1) Proceedings under sections 9,10 and 16 of the
Housing Act 1957.
(a) Number of dwelling houses in respect of
which notices wore served requiring
repairs.
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