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 Bethnal Green]
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The Vestry is ordered to make bye-laws:—
Section 39 (2) 4. With respect to the keeping of water-closets
supplied with sufficient water for their offective
action.
Section 10(1) 5 As to the cleansing of streets and the preven-
tion of nuisances from snow, dust, offal, filth,
&c.
6. For preventing nuisances from offensive liquid
running out of any manufactory, brewery,
slaughter-house, fishmonger's shop, or dung-
hill.
7. For the prevention of the keeping of animals in
such place or manner as to be a nuisance.
8. As to the paving of yards and open spaces in
connection with dwelling houses.
Section 50. 9. For securing the cleanliness and freedom from
pollution, of cisterns, &c., used for storing
water for drinking or domestic purposes, or
for manufacturing drink for the use of man,
(such as aerated waters or beer).
Section 94 (l) 10. For the registration and inspection of houses let
in lodgings (not common lodging-houses).
(a) For fixing the number of persons who
may occupy the rooms in such houses
and for the separation of the sexes.
(b) For the regulation of the drainage,
cleansing and ventilating of such
houses, and for taking precautions in
case of any infectious disease amongst
the occupants.
All these bye-laws are compulsory; they must be made.
Certain other sets of bye-laws can be made if the
Vestry thinks fit, they are :—
Section 95 (2) 11. For promoting cleanliness and preventing
nuisances, &c., in connection with temporary
habitations, such as tents, vans, sheds, &c.