Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hayes]
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a General Repairs, Etc.
Roofs repaired and made weatherproof 38
Eaves, gutters, repaired or renewed 16
Damp walls re-pointed or rendered damp-proof 42
Defective brickwork of external walls repaired 50
Defective brickwork and plaster work of internal walls
repaired 54
Defective wood floors repaired 17
Defective stairs repaired 18
Handrails provided 12
Lighting and ventilation increased 14
Defective tile, brick or concrete floors repaired 32
Defective doors repaired 15
Defective ceilings repaired 19
Defective windows repaired, made to open or renewed 32
Rooms cleansed 117
Defective stoves, coppers, etc., repaired 54
Sink waste pipes trapped or repaired 13
Insufficient water supply increased 6
Defective yard pavings repaired 34
Offensive accumulations removed 36
New dustbins provided 82
Food stores provided 18
Lighting, etc., of food stores improved 27
SMOKE ABATEMENT.
There have been no serious offences under the Act during
the year.
SPECIAL CLASSES OF PREMISES AND OCCUPATIONS
SUBJECT TO CONTROL BY THE LOCAL AUTHORITY.
Slaughter Houses.
There are nine slaughter houses scattered throughout the
District.
Classification In Register:—
Registered 1
Permanent Licence 2
Annual Licence 6
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