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Applicants assisted in 1962, were as follows:-
(a) Rehoused into permanent accommodation (pre-war) 68
(b) Rehoused into permanent accommodation (post-war) 100
(c) Transferred to other accommodation so as to resolve
cases of overcrowding or under-occupation
of Council dwellings 274"
PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTION
A staff consisting of Chief Public Health Inspector, Deputy Chief Public
Health Inspector, nine District Public Health Inspectors and one Pupil Public
Health Inspector,is employed in the Department.
The duties of these officers necessitate inspection of several different
types of premises and dealing with numerous matters affecting the health and
welfare of the public.
These duties include:-
Duellings Inspection of dwelling houses for defects of repair,
unfitness for habitation and insanitary conditions.
Surveys of properties in areas to be redeveloped.
Inspecting properties and advising owners on Improvement
Grant Scheme.
Inspection of houses for overcrowding.
Dealing with provision of adequate amenities and
proper management of houses let in multiple occupation.
Inspections under the Rent Act, 1957.
Supervision of drainage and plumbing works.
Testing of drains of properties being purchased through
the Council under the Housing (P.P.) Act 1958, and for
private purchasers.
Supervision of drain clearing, cesspool emptying, and
maintenance of private sewage disposal installations.
Inspections of caravans and licensing of caravan sites.
Places of Work
Inspection of factories, outworkers' premises, shops,
offices, work places and agricultural premises.
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