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27.
Nuisances and Defects
In the following table are summarised the nuisances and
defects dealt with or in connection with Which action was commenced
during the year under the Housing Acts, Public Health Acts, Byelaws
and other Enactments.
Smoke Control Area Heating Appliances 2
Wasp Infestation 69
Nuisance from Animals 8
Offensive Accumulations, Cdours, Dust, etc. 21
Cleansing of walls and ceilings 14
Roofs, Spoutings and Eaves Gutters repaired or renewed 52
External Walls repaired 11
Wall and coiling plaster repaired 15
Floors repaired 7
Sub-floor ventilation 3
Stairs 1
Yard surface repaired 3
Woodwork of doors and sashcords, glazing and sills repaired 12
Flues and chimney stacks repaired or rebuilt 10
Dampness remedied 35
Drains cleansed 54
Drains repaired 55
Drains - new inspection chambers 8
New sinks provided 7
Water Closets repaired or reconstructed 5
Water Closet flushing cisterns repaired or renewed 4
Water Closet pedestals fixed 6
Water storage tanks and piping repaired or renewed 4
Hot Vfater Systems repaired 2
Dustbins provided 35
Eat Infestations 284
Sewers cleansed 382
Sewers repaired 4
Food Premises & Shops
cleansed and redecorated 7
Improvements 10
Additional Sanitary accommodation 2
Washing facilities provided 7
Lighting and heating improved 2
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