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Testing of Drains and Sanitary Fittings.
Applications of smoke test 95
„ water test (new work) 69
„ chemical test 2
Drainage systems opened out for examination, on written
complaint 14
Service of Notices.
The following table shows the particulars of the notices
served:—
Informal Notices 421
Statutory or Formal Notices:—
Sec. 94, Public Health Act, 1875 (To abate
nuisances) 6
Sec. 41, Public Health Act, 1875 (To redrain
premises) 8
Sec. 9, Housing Act, 1936 (To repair houses) 16
Sec. 36, Public Health Act, 1875 (To provide
dustbin) 15
Sec. 46, Public Health Act, 1925 (To cleanse Verminous
premises) 2
Sec. 287, Public Health Act, 1936 (To enter
premises) 1
469
Number of interviews with Owners of Property,
Builders, etc., re Sanitary Improvements 276
Defective Drainage.
29 drainage systems were completely reconstructed and 49
repaired under the supervision of this department.
19 drainage systems were opened out and examined under
Section 41 of the Public Health Act, 1875.