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 Orpington]
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TABLE IV.
HOUSING INSPECTION—DEFECTS, ETC., REMEDIED DURING 1951.
Drainage. | |||
Drains constructed or reconstructed | 3 | Water closets cleansed | 1 |
Water closets provided | 1 | ||
Drains repaired | 7 | W.C. basins provided | 3 |
Drains cleansed | 38 | W.C. basins renewed | 8 |
Inspection Chamber covers provided | 1 | W.C. seats repaired or renewed | 2 |
Ventilation improved or repaired | 1 | Flushing cisterns repaired or renewed | 13 |
Cesspool provided | 1 | Provided with supply of water | 1 |
Cesspool emptied | 13 | ||
Cesspools repaired or reconstructed | 1 | Leaking cesspools abolished & premises connected to sewer | 15 |
New kitchen sinks provided | 3 | ||
Sink waste pipes renewed or repaired | 8 | ||
Dampness. | |||
Roofs made watertight | 73 | Rainwater downpipes repaired or renewed | 12 |
Walls made waterproof . | 43 | ||
Damp proof courses repaired or renewed | 6 | Flashings repaired or renewed | 10 |
Rainwater gutters repaired or renewed | 25 | Chimney stacks made waterproof | 5 |
Water Supply. | |||
Main supply provided | 1 | Ball valves repaired or renewed | 5 |
Pipes repaired or renewed | 12 | ||
Storage tanks repaired or renewed | 6 | Domestic boilers repaired | 7 |
Taps repaired or renewed | 6 | ||
General Items. | |||
Wall plaster repaired | 38 | Dustbins provided | 28 |
Ceiling plaster repaired | 29 | Ventilated food stores provided | 1 |
Floors repaired | 20 | ||
Rooms cleansed or redecorated | 42 | Nuisance from animals abated | 1 |
Windows and doors repaired | 46 | Noxious accumulations removed | 8 |
Glazing repaired | 3 | ||
Lighting improved | 1 | Walls re-pointed | 1 |
Staircase repaired | 1 | Chimney pots renewed | 1 |
Fire surrounds and grates repaired or renewed | 15 | Doorsteps repaired or renewed | 2 |
Chimney flues cleansed | 1 | ||
Yard paving and drainage repaired | 4 |