Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Carshalton]
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for the storage, preparation and cooking of food and for the
disposal of waste water, installations for space heating and the
prevention or reduction of overcrowding.
In regard to personal washing and sanitary conveniences, the provision
of one bath and one water closet for every eight occupants was adopted.
The standard for the prevention of overcrowding is that of the Housing
Act, 1957 but with the addition of 2 adults and 1 child for rooms of 180
sq. ft.—250 sq. ft. and 2 adults and 2 children for rooms larger than 250
sq. ft.
Arrangements have been made for the inspection of these houses to
commence during the coming year.
The following details show the action which has been taken during the year:—