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 Bromley]
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APPENDIX VIII.
Nuisances Abated, 1932.
HOUSING:
Drainage—
Inspection chambers provided 14
Drains relaid or repaired 50
Drains unstopped 76
W.C.'s renewed or repaired 31
W.C. pans cleansed 68
W.C. box seats removed 204
Soil pipes, vent pipes, renewed or repaired 27
Sinks renewed 87
Sink or bath waste pipes renewed or repaired 210
Surface water drainage provided 14
Dampness—
Roof, rain water pipes, guttering renewed, etc. 882
Damp courses:—
Vertical 112
Horizontal 64
Solution 21
Repaired or renewed 3
Brickwork repaired or renewed 59
Dry areas constructed 2
Pointing repaired or renewed 451
Stone cills renewed or repaired 83
Sub-floor ventilation supplied or improved 21
General—
Rooms cleansed 1001
Floors renewed or repaired 158
Windows ,, ,, „ 653
D°ors ,, „ 131
Stoves ,, „ 147
Plastering ,, ,, „ 514
Handrails ,, ,, ,, (or provided) 27
Yard paving,, ,, „ ,, ,, 94
Coppers ,, ,, „ 61
New dustbins provided 181