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Housing Act, 1936 Part IV—Overcrowding.
A certificate under Section 61 was issued permitting
occupation in excess of the "Permitted Number" for a period
of twelve months. The housing shortage in the District is still
acute and no formal action was taken during the year.
13 inspections and visits were made.
Summary of Defects.
Defective roofs 62
„ W.C.'s 19
„ Flushing cisterns 9
„ sink and waste pipes 6
„ sash cords 50
„ walls 53
„ gutters and rain water pipes 31
„ yard paving 4
„ windows 99
„ drainage and vent pipes 11
„ gullies 3
„ internal walls (plaster) 92
„ ceilings 36
„ water fittings and pipes 2
„ flooring 27
„ external walls 53
„ stoves, boilers and fireplaces 32
„ dustbins 20
„ doors 20
Dampness 64
Under floor ventilation, lack of 10
Dirty walls and ceilings 28
Miscellaneous 11
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