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inlets, choked rainwater gullies, etc., and also as previously
reported to the Committee, certain of the Schools were
provided with the open trough systems of W.C. s with
automatic flushing. A full report as to the minor defects
discovered, cleanliness, etc., was accordingly made to the
Education Committee, and also the following recommendations
:—
(1) A periodical inspection of the drainage systems
(including the opening up of drain inspection covers)
and general condition of the sanitary appliances as
regards to cleanliness, etc., should be arranged.
(2) The trough system of W.C.'s should be abolished as
soon as convenient.
(3) A rigid rule should be enforced requiring the opening
of all doors and windows for a thorough ventilation
of the classrooms every evening and week-end, when
the schools are closed.
The Committee adopted the report and gave
instructions that the necessary work of bringing the drainage
systems up-to-date, and abolishing the trough system of
W.C.'s in favour of the isolated cell type with separate water
waste preventors for flushing purposes.
This work was subsequently satisfactorily carried out