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Smoke Abatement.
Chimneys are at all times under general observation, special
detailed observations being made at intervals or when complaints
are received. Responsible persons are interviewed, and
letters of warning sent, or notices served when occasions for
such action arise.
Number of warnings and notices issued during the year—44.
Arrangements for Disinfection and Disinfestation,
and the extent of their use
All infected material is collected by special vans and taken
to the Isolation Hospital for disinfection by high pressure
steam.
Disinfectants for domestic use are supplied free from
various centres in the Borough.
After having been inspected by a Sanitary Inspector, infected
or infested premises are dealt with by special disinfectors who
have been appointed for that purpose.
During the year 2,388 premises were disinfected.
Increase of Rent and Mortgage Interest Restriction
Act, 1920.
The total number of certificates granted by the Authority
under the above Act during the year was 50.
Housing particulars during 1924 in the form desired by the
Ministry of Health.
Number of New Houses erected during the year—
(a) Total 37
(b) As part of a Municipal Housing Scheme Nil