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

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Ruislip-Northwood 1958

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Ruislip]

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Water waste preventors repaired or renewed 6
W.C. pans renewed 18
Water tanks, pipes and fittings renewed or repaired 23
Rooms cleansed or re-decorated 22
Floors repaired 11
Dry Rot remedied 3
Brickwork re-pointed and repaired 5
Doors repaired 7
Windows repaired 27
Sinks, baths and basins repaired or provided 15
Gullies renewed 13
Waste pipes cleared or repaired 12
Firegrates renewed or repaired 4
Chimney flues and stacks repaired 4
Manhole covers renewed 36
Inspection chambers repaired or renewed 7
Soil pipes renewed or repaired 11
Yard paving re-laid or repaired 7
Dustbins provided 7
Drains cleared 398
Drains repaired or re-laid 22
Accumulations of refuse removed 19
Miscellaneous repairs 26
HOUSING
1. Inspection of Dwelling Houses During the Year
(1) (a) Total number of dwelling houses inspected
for housing defects (under Public Health
or Housing Acts)169
(b) Number of inspections made for the purpose 420
(2) Number of dwelling houses found to be in a
state so dangerous or injurious to health as
to be unfit for human habitation 4
2. Remedy of Defects During the Year Without
Service of Formal Notices.
Number of defective dwelling houses rendered
fit in consequence of informal action by the
Local Authority or their officers 110
23