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Defective soil pipes 260
,, fresh air inlets 143
,, rain water pipes, wastes, etc. 756
,, dustbins 560
,, roofs 1,117
,, gutters 640
,, drinking water cisterns 144
No. of houses where water was provided from the main 129
Defective W.C. cistern and pans 608
,, yard paving 710
,, sinks 412
,, floors (wood and concrete) 752
,, window frames and sashes 1,390
,, coppers 255
,, fireplaces 910
,, and damp walls 966
No. of dirty walls and ceilings 3,182
No. of houses where damp-proof courses were inserted 97
Miscellaneous defects 1,581
Small Dwellings Acquisition Acts.
Under the above Acts, the Local Authority cannot advance any
money unless they are satisfied that the premises are in good repair.
During the year the Sanitary Inspectors have reported on the condition
of 37 properties of which the owners have made application for
mortgages.
Other Inspections, etc.
In addition to the inspections mentioned in the preceding
paragraphs, the following inspections have been made:—
Inspections of Common Lodging Houses 86
,, Stables 319
,, School Lavatories 17
,, PawnShops 4
,, Public-house Urinals 295
,, Brooks 14
,, Knackers' Yards 25
Interviews with builders and owners 1,762
Miscellaneous Inspections 2,339