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Beddington and Wallington 1955

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

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NOTICES
Number of informal notices served (including verbal intimations)
305
Number of statutory notices served
Public Health Act, 1936, Section 93 (Nuisances)
27
Public Health Act, 1936, Section 75 (Dustbins)
1
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28
SANITARY IMPROVEMENTS
(1) Dwelling Houses
Brickwork repaired or repointed 28
Ceilings:—
(a) Repaired or renewed 41
(b) Cleansed and redecorated 25
Chimneys:—
(a) Stacks repaired 20
(b) Flues repaired 2
(c) Pots renewed 1
(d) Cowls provided 2
Dampness remedied:—
(a) Roofs repaired 103
(b) Walls rendered 58
(c) (i) Damp-proof course inserted 4
(d) (ii) Steps repaired 3
(e) Gutters and rainwater pipes repaired and unstopped 75
(f) Earth removed 1
Disinfestations 1
Doors—repaired or renewed 43
Drainage:—
(a) Obstructions cleared 23
(b) Repaired and relaid 10
(c) Sealed off 1
(d) Inspection chambers provided and repaired 6
(e) Inspection chamber covers provided 6
(f) Interceptor traps and caps provided 4
(g) F.A.I. provided, etc. 4
(h) Soil-vent, pipes provided, repaired or renewed 5
(i) Waste-pipes repaired and renewed 10
(j) Soakaways provided, repaired or renewed 1
(k) Rodding-eye stopper replaced 3
Dustins provided 64
Fireplaces and stoves repaired or renewed 17
Floors:—
(a) Repaired orrenewcd 44
(b) Ventilation provided or improved 6
Food storage provided or improved —
Sinks renewed, etc. 46
Stairs:—
(a) Repaired or renewed 9
(b) Handrails provided 3
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