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Walthamstow 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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Offices, Shops and Railway Premises Act, 1963
This Act became operative during the year and 647 premises were
registered during the year. Due to shortage of staff it was only
possible to inspect one of these premises. Many more inspections will
be carried out next year.
| No.of inspections made | No.of nuisances remedied | No.of complaints received | No.of Intimation Notices | No. of Statutory Notices | Total Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Served | Compiied with | Served | Complied with | ||||
| 18,710 | 1,066 | 2,575 | 302 | 305* | 79 | 105* | 23,712 |
* Includes notices outstanding from previous year.
The following table shows the nature of work executed and improve
ments effected during the year-
Drains tested, 32; drains reconstructed or repaired, 156;
drain obstructions removed, 67; drains, means of access
provided, 29; drains, ventilation provided or improved, 8;
soil pipes renewed or repaired, 46; rainwater pipes repaired
or renewed, 44; roofs repaired or renewed, 175; gutterings
repaired or renewed, 142; W.C.pans and traps provided, 70;
W.C.s repaired or cleansed, 65; gully traps provided, 38;
waste pipes repaired or renewed, 53; stoves and firegrates
repaired or renewed, 7; water supply reinstated, 21; yard
and forecourt pavings repaired, 62; dirty houses cleansed, 9;
dirty rooms cleans, 50; floors repaired, 75; ventilation under
floors provided or improved, 15; dampness remedied, 220;
offensive accumulations removed, 19; manholes repaired or
resealed, 64; miscellaneous repairs, 702; animals improperly
kept, 47.
Infectious Diseases
Visits to premises, 6.
Disinfections
Rooms disinfected, 14; articles disinfected, 4,851, articles
destroyed, 22.