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As a result of these' examinations the drains at 21 houses
were entirely re-laid on a good bed of concrete, with proper
means of access, and on an approved system, and in 11 instances
the drains were partially relaid, amended or repaired
and left sound.
In connection with the drainage work described, 36 manholes
were built and provided, 10 interceptors were fixed, and
32 roil pipes and ventilating shafts we're repaired or reconstructed,
and in all cases the water closet basins, traps and
stoneware gullies, together with other sanitary fittings, were
renewed.
Thirty one houses were drained by a single drain and 2
by a combined system. None of the drains passed under a
house.
Seven main drains were laid with iron pipes and all
others, and the branch drains with stoneware glazed pipes.
Four drains were connected up with the main sewer,
permitting 4 cesspools to be abolished.
INSPECTION WORK.
By Article 20 (16) of the General Order of the Local
Government Board, 1911, "The Inspector of Nuisances shall
as soon as possible after the 31st day of December in each
year, furnish the Medical Officer of Health with a tabular
statement containing the following particulars:—
(а) The number and nature of the inspections made by
him during the year.
(b) The number of notices served during the year,
tinguishing Statutory from informal notices.
(c) The result of the service of such notices."
The following statistical returns have been compiled by
your Chief Inspector, Mr. S. J. Chapman, and submitted to
me, shewing the work done by the staff in the Public Health
Department.