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 Surbiton]
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8. Any defects in other matters which may
tend to render the dwelling-house
dangerous or injurious to the health of
an inhabitant.
These records have to be kept in a book, or
on sheets or cards, and to have correct information
concerning:—
1. The situation of the dwelling-house and
its name or number.
2. The name of the officer who made the
inspection.
3. The date when the dwelling-house was
inspected.
4. The date of the last previous inspection,
and a reference to the record thereof.
5. The state of the dwelling-house in regard
to each of the matters referred to.
6. Any action taken by the Medical Officer
of Health or other officer of the local
authority, either independently or on
the direction of the local authority.
7. The result of the action so taken.
8. Any further action which should be
taken in respect of the dwelling-house.
As far as may be necessary, the Sanitary
Committee has at each ordinary meeting to take
into consideration these records, giving such
directions as may be necessary or desirable.
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