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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

Fulham 1936

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham]

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Table: The following notices were served in respect of dwelling houses during the year:—

The following notices were served in respect of dwelling houses during the year:—

Intimation Notices.Statutory Notices.
Number served.Number complied with up to 31st December, 1930.Number served.Number complied with up to 31st December, 1930.
3,4382,688898548

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REPAIRS EFFECTED.
The following works were carried out and repairs effected as a result of the action of the
sanitary inspectors: —

Table: TABLE 9.

TABLE 9.

DRAINAGE.Drains cleared202
Drains repaired276
Drains relaid366
Soil and ventilation pipes repaired78
Soil and ventilation pipes renewed18
New Soil and ventilation pipes provided98
Rain water gutters and pipes repaired and renewed467
Drains sealed off13
Disused drains excavated1
Fresh Air inlet62
WATER CLOSETS.Traps cleansed, repaired, etc.420
Pans renewed602
Seats repaired or renewed406
Flushing cisterns repaired351
Flushing cisterns renewed14
Additional W.C. accommodation provided15
Lobbies provided to W.C. apartments3
Fastenings provided to doors, and doors repaired123
W.C. apartments ventilated55
SINKS, BATHS AND LAVATORY BASINS.Sinks provided80
Sinks renewed336
Sinks repaired40
Sink waste pipes trapped431
New sink waste pipes provided186
Sink and Bath wastes repaired156
New baths fitted66
New lavatory basins fitted100
New bath and lavatory wastes fitted36
Baths cleansed3
WATER SUPPLY.Drinking water cisterns cleansed, etc.,129
Water supplied from mains16
Occupied house provided with a sufficient supply25
Water supply pipes and fittings repaired65
Water supply provided to separate floors25