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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Beddington and Wallington 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Beddington and Wallington]
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Schedule of Estimated Costs of Adapting and Replacing Fireplaces
Number of existing appliances requiring replacement or adaptation (appliances
in regular use only):
(1) Open fires 1,166
(including new properties)
(2) Open fires with boilers 41
(3) Combination grates and solid fuel cookers Nil
(without boilers)
(4) Combination grates and solid fuel cookers 2
(with boilers)
(5) Washboilers Nil
Numbers and costs of new appliances required:
| New Appliances | Open Fires | Gas or Electric hires | Open Fires with Boilers | Other Appliances | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Appliances | 731 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 752 |
| Total Cost of Appliances | £4062 | £88 | £33 | £26 | £4,209 |
| Range of cost per appliance | £4.10-£19 | £5—£13 | £5-10-0 | £13 | — |
| Total cost of other works attributable to installation of new appliances | £2,964 | £34 | £24 | £15 | £3,037 |
Cost of other work not attributable to installation of new appliances:
| Adaptation of Existing Appliances | Provision of Gas and Electric Points | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Appliancee | Total cost | No. of points | Total cost |
| 457 | £2040 | 24 | £80 |
INDUSTRIAL PREMISES
During the year 137 observations were made on the chimneys of
Industrial premises. No contraventions of the Dark Smoke (Permitted
Periods) Regulations were reported.
Advice was given when consulted, on the heights of new chimneys
and new furnaces to be installed.
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