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Implementation of the Code of Practice for Means of Escape in Case of Fire at Houses in Multiple
Occupation by the public health inspectors engaged upon this work, and the drawing up of the necessary
specifications, and discussions with owners to provide an adequate means of escape in case of fire
continued; but on a number of occasions, the fire officers were consulted, both informally and formally,
in regard to particular problems.
Investigations were carried out at several premises in multiple occupation at which fires had
occurred, and the owners were informed of the work required to provide an adequate means of escape
for the future. In none of these cases was any injury suffered, even though damage was often severe.
Inspections of 87 premises, where the Council were contemplating making mortgage advances and
where the premises were proposed to be occupied by more than one family were carried out, and full
reports upon the facilities, and, in some cases, upon work required to provide an adequate means of
escape in case of fire, were provided for the use of the Chief Valuation Officer and the Borough Treasurer
under arrangements made with them, so that the conditions of mortgage could be determined.
Houses in Multiple Occupation: Summary of Action taken in 1967
Number of houses completely inspected 350 representing approximately 1,400 lettings
Number of houses inspected where multiple
occupation would exist upon completion of
mortgage advances being contemplated by
this Council. 87
Number of houses found satisfactory 31
Number of-houses where discussions in progress 10
Number of houses where informal notices relative
to S. 15/16 served 222
Number of houses where full specifications of
work required for means of escape in case of
fire given by Department 13
Number of cases of penal overcrowding 64
Number of cases of penal overcrowding abated 35
Number of cases of non penal overcrowding 27
Number of cases of non penal overcrowding abated 14
Number of premises where formal S.15 Notices
served 8
Number of premises where formal S.19 Notices
served 10
Number of premises where Directions under S.19
revoked 2
Number of dwellings where Notices under S.78
served 12
Number of other Notices served (P.H. Act 1936,
Tottenham Corporation Act 1952, etc.) 247
Number of other visits to houses in multiple
occupation 2,734
Completed Works Repairs
W.C's. provided 23 External 74
Baths 21 Internal 178
Sinks 46
Water heaters 130
Cooking facilities 17
Food stores 18
Space heating 14
Fire precautions work 11
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