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Beddington and Wallington 1954

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beddington and Wallington]

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NOTICES
Number of informal notices served (including verbal intimations) 781
Number of statutory notices served
Public Health Act, 1936, Section 93 (Nuisances) 10
Public Health Act, 1936, Section 75 (Dustbins) 13
Public Health Act, 1936, Section 24 (Public Sewers) 2
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SANITARY IMPROVEMENTS
(1) Dwelling Houses
Brickwork repaired or repointed 13
Ceilings:—
(a) Repaired or renewed 29
(b) Cleansed and redecorated 14
Chimneys:—
(a) Stacks repaired 8
(b) Flues repaired 3
(c) Pots renewed 1
(d) Cowls provided 3
Dampness remedied:—
(a) Roofs repaired 34
(c) Walls rendered 30
(d) (i) Damp-proof course inserted 7
(d) (ii) Steps repaired 2
(e) Gutters and rainwater pipes repaired and unstopped 34
(f) Earth removed 5
Disinfestations 1
Doors—repaired or renewed 4
Drainage:—
(a) Obstructions cleared 76
(b) Repaired and relaid 25
(c) Sealed off 1
(d) Inspection chambers provided and repaired 15
(e) Inspection chamber covers provided 6
(f) Interceptor traps and caps provided 4
(g) F.A.I. provided, etc. 8
(h) Soil-vent. pipes provided, repaired or renewed 6
(i) Waste-pipes repaired and renewed 6
(j) Soakaways provided, repaired or renewed 6
(k) Rodding-eye stopper replaced 2
Dustins provided 172
Fireplaces and stoves repaired or renewed 9
Floors:—
(a) Repaired or renewed 11
(b) Ventilation provided or improved 3
Sinks renewed, etc. 1
Stairs:—
(a) Repaired or renewed 6
(b) Handrails provided 1
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