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 Chigwell]
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Summary of Defects found on Housing Inspections
Defective Roofs 36
„ W.C.'s 6
„ Flushing Cisterns 9
„ Sinks and waste pipes 4
„ Sash cords 7
Walls 3
„ Gutters and rainwater pipes 12
„ Yard Paving 2
„ Windows 14
„ Drainage and vent pipes 6
„ Gullies 3
„ Internal Walls (plaster) 27
„ Ceilings 16
„ Water Fittings and Pipes 5
„ Flooring 4
„ External Walls 11
„ Stoves, boilers and fireplaces 19
„ Dustbins 12
„ Doors 8
Dampness 10
Under floor ventilation lack of 5
Dirty walls and ceilings 5
Redecoration after repair 6
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