Table: TABLE VIII. Nuisances Abated, 1938.HOUSING:Drainage—
TABLE VIII. Nuisances Abated, 1938.
HOUSING:
Drainage—
Premises Re-drained and connected to sewer | 26 |
Cesspools abolished (one cesspool serving 2 houses) | 22 |
Privy pails abolished | 2 |
Drains relaid or repaired | 41 |
Drains unstopped | 72 |
Inspection chambers provided | 35 |
W.C'.'s additional or separate provided | 2 |
,, building's reconstructed | 3 |
,, ,, repaired | 6 |
,, pans renewed or provided | 29 |
,, pans cleansed | 1 |
,, box seats removed | 70 |
Soil pipes, vent pipes, renewed or repaired | 17 |
Sinks renewed or provided | 45 |
Sink or bath waste pipes renewed or repaired | 156 |
Cesspools emptied | 9 |
Dampness— |
Roofs repaired or renewed | 214 |
Rain water pipes, guttering, etc., repaired or renewed | 145 |
Damp courses:— |
Vertical plinths provided | 28 |
Walls rendered | 71 |
Horizontal d.c. provided | 24 |
Solutioning | 17 |
Earth removed from walls | 16 |
Walls repointed | 171 |
Dry areas constructed | 3 |
Subfloor ventilation provided or improved | 25 |
Brickwork renewed or repaired | 31 |
General— |
Rooms cleansed | 439 |
W.C. walls, etc., cleansed | 46 |
Entrance halls and staircases cleansed | 74 |
Bathrooms cleansed | 2 |
Light and ventilation of rooms improved | 67 |