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Beddington and Wallington 1957

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

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NOTICES
Number of informal notices served (including verbal intimations) 249
Number of statutory notices served
Public Health Act, 1936—Section 93 (Nuisances) 9
—Section 39 (Drainage) 5
—Section 45 (Water closets) 1
—Section 75 (Dustbins) 5
—Section 24 (Sewer Maint.) 2
22
SANITARY IMPROVEMENTS
(1) Dwelling Houses
Brickwork repaired or repointed 4
Ceilings—
Repaired, renewed or cleansed 4
Chimneys—
Stacks and flues repaired 2
Dampness remedied—
(a) Roofs repaired 28
(b) Walls rendered 14
(c) Damp-proofing works 9
(d) Gutters and rainwater pipes repaired and unstopped 22
Doors—repaired or renewed 3
Drainage—
(a) Obstructions cleared 37
(b) Repaired and relaid 7
(c) Inspection chambers provided and repaired 5
(d) F.A.I, provided, etc. 3
(e) Waste-pipes repaired and renewed 3
(f) Rainwater drainage provided, repaired or renewed 9
(g) Rodding-eye stopper replaced 6
Dustbins provided 270
Fireplaces and stoves repaired or renewed 1
Floors—
(a) Repaired or renewed 6
(b) Ventilation provided or improved 6
Food storage provided or improved 1
Sinks renewed, etc. 1
Stairs—
(a) Repaired or renewed 3
(b) Handrails provided 2
Walls—
(a) Repaired or rebuilt 28
(b) Plaster repaired and redecorated 4
Water supply—
Pipes repaired or renewed —
36