London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Richmond upon Thames 1938
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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| Walls and ceilings cleansed | 2 |
| Floors, walls and ceilings cleansed | 3 |
| Floors, doors and windows repaired | 2 |
| Brickwork repaired | 1 |
| Other defects | 8 |
| Applications of smoke test | 33 |
| „ water test (new work) | 110 |
| „ chemical test | 9 |
| Drainage systems opened out for examination, on written complaint | 2 |
The following table shows the particulars of the notices served:—
| 592 | |
| Sec. 93, Public Health Act, 1936 (To abate nuisances) | 6 |
| Sec. 9, Housing Act, 1936 (To repair houses) | 9 |
| Sec. 83, Public Health Act, 1936 (To cleanse verminous premises) | 13 |
| Sec. 45, Public Health Act, 1936 (To repair water closets) | 3 |
| 623 | |
Number of interviews with Owners of Property, Builders,
etc., re Sanitary Improvements 196
Defective Drainage.
57 drainage systems were completely reconstructed and 44