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 Beddington and Wallington]
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NOTICES
Number of informal notices served (including verbal intimations) 297
Number of statutory notices served
Public Health Act, 1936—Section 93 (Nuisances) 30
—Section 39 (Drainage) 3
—Section 45 (Water closets) 1
—Section 75 (Dustbins) 3
Housing Act, 1957—Section 9 1
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SANITARY IMPROVEMENTS
(1) Dwelling Houses
Brickwork repaired or repointed. 17
Ceilings—
Repaired, renewed or cleansed 56
Chimneys—
Stacks and flues repaired 9
Dampness remedied—
(a) Roofs repaired 61
(b) Damp-proofing works 37
(c) Gutters and rainwater pipes repaired and unstopped 74
Doors—repaired or renewed 25
Drainage—
(a) Obstructions cleared 55
(b) Repaired and relaid 8
(c) Inspection chambers provided and repaired 1
(d) F.A.I, provided, etc. 2
(e) Waste-pipes repaired and renewed 12
(f) Rainwater drainage provided, repaired or renewed 30
Dustbins provided 65
Fireplaces and stoves repaired or renewed 22
Floors—
(a) Repaired or renewed 33
(b) Ventilation provided or improved 16
Sinks renewed, etc. 5
Stairs—
(a) Repaired or renewed 9
(b) Lighting improved 1
Walls-
(a) Repaired or rebuilt 115
(b) Plaster repaired and redecorated 21
Water supply—
Pipes repaired or renewed 15
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