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Internal and external window-sills are of glazed faience, eau-de-ni/
in colour externally and cream colour internally. External main doors
and frames are of Burma Teak and internal doors are flush alder faced,
enamelled. Internal door frames are of pressed steel, painted to match
the decorations. Skirtings (l½ins. high), picture rails and dado rails
are of aluminium.
Heating and Services.
The Heating Installation is low-pressure hot water with twin boilers,
automatic stokers and accelerators. A separate boiler is used to feed the
Hot Water Domestic Installation, and a gas fixed boiler for the Steam
Disinfecting plant. All mains are in sealed ducts and chases and radiators
are of the hospital type fixed in recesses. The playrooms, bathrooms
and Light Treatment room are heated by means of ray-rad panels at
ceiling level.
Wherever possible, all pipes are concealed.
The Electrical Installation contains suitably placed lighting fittings
and 15-ampere power plugs throughout.
Synchronous clocks are fixed in the principal rooms.
Gas points are fitted to Consulting Rooms, Kitchen, etc.
The Kitchen has an "Aga" cooker (type F) and a demonstration
gas cooker installed, as well as electrical extraction fans. Two electrical
refrigerators are provided, one in the kitchen for food, and one in the
Milk store of the Day Nursery.
Built-in cupboards and lockers are fitted in most rooms. All cupboards
have flush sliding doors and ample shelving.
Certain windows are provided with "Accordo" sun blinds and the
Waiting and Lecture Hall has "Accordo" dark blinds to enable the use
of projection apparatus in the daytime.