London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Barnet 1940

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barnet Rural District]

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DETAILS OF INTIMATION AND STATUTORY NOTICES SERVED DURING THE YEAR

Intimation Notices

Nature of DefectsNo. of Notices served
General housing defects including leaking roofs, dampness, defective plaster, floors, window-frames, etc.21
Houses not reasonably fit (inspections under Housing Consolidated Regulations)-
Absence of necessary information in rent books (Sections 4 and 62 of the Housing Act, 1936)12
Drainage55
Defective w.c. connections3
Absence of, or dilapidated dustbins5
Choked water courses4
Dirty and insanitary houses2
Insufficient water supply4
Waste of water (referred to Colne Valley Water Board)4
Offensive accumulations4
Improper keeping of animals1
Smoke nuisances1
Dairies and cowsheds12
Food Preparers2
Shops1
Factories3
Total134

Statutory Notices

Nature of DefectsStatuteNo. of Notices servedNo. of Houses affected
General Housing DefectsSection 9 Housing Act, 193644
NuisancesSection 93 Public Health Act, 193642
Insufficient closet accommodationSection 44 Public Health Act, 193611
Cowsheds and dairiesMilk & Dairies Order, 19267-
Absence of, or dilapidated, dustbinsSection 75 Public Health Act, 193611
Insanitary conditions in shopsSection 10 Shops Act, 19341-
Totals188