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Of the 1,180 intimation notices served, 386 were in respect of
business premises and the remainder (794) related to defects in
private houses. Of the latter figure, 561 were complied with without
resort to statutory procedure.
It was found necessary to institute legal proceedings against
owners for non-compliance with thirteen Abatement Notices. Six
Orders were made by the Justices with costs amounting to £4 2s. Od.
and in one case an Order was made with penalty of £5 and costs
£6 4s. Od. In five instances the hearings were adjourned sine die and
one summons was withdrawn.
The following table shows the nature of work executed and
improvements effected during the year :—
Drains tested, 469; Drains reconstructed or repaired, 231;
Drains, obstructions removed, 111; Drains, means of access
provided, 17; Drains, ventilation provided or improved, 13; Soil
pipes repaired or renewed, 65; Rain Water Pipes repaired or
removed, 107; Roofs repaired or renewed, 329; Gutterings
repaired or removed, 186; W.C. Pans and traps renewed, 213;
W.C.s repaired or cleansed, 126; W.C.s light and ventilation
improved 4; Gully traps provided, 37; Waste pipes repaired or
renewed, 64; New sinks provided, 22; Stoves and Firegrates
repaired or renewed, 68; Water supply taken off main, 2; Water
supply reinstated, 16; Yard and forecourt pavings repaired. 49;
Dirty houses cleansed, 11; Dirty rooms cleansed, 49; Floors
repaired, 137; Ventilation under floors provided or improved, 22;
Dampness remedied, 338; Offensive accumulations removed, 21;
Manhcles repaired or resealed, 105; Miscellaneous repairs, 1,072;
Animals improperly kept, removed, 5.
Infections Diseasfs
Visits to premises, 574.
Disinfections
Rooms disinfected, 106 ; Articles disinfected, 4,290 ; Articles
destroyed, 86.