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Quantities of decomposing fish refuse, etc., were removed, the
surfaces of shop floor, pans, etc., were scraped and scrubbed, and the
premises were cleansed generally; this business was subsequently
discontinued.
HOUSING, TOWN PLANNING, etc.. ACT, 1909.
It is four years since the Housing (Inspection of District) Regulations
first came into operation, previous to which, little if any system of house
inspection, had been carried out within the district. The results of more
recent inspections have therefore shown a high percentage of bad defects
or insanitary conditions. Of the 320 dwelling-houses visited during the
past year, works were carried out at 250.
Fifty-four premises were dealt with in connection with the Housing
Record, of which thirty-three were newly inspected during 1914.
For the purposes of the Housing Act few houses are exempt from
inspection even though unoccupied ; the course of procedure, however, is
governed by the results. The greater proportion are more appropriately
dealt with under the Public Health Acts, without further reference to the
Housing Regulations.
Considerable structural alteration and repair works was carried out
among the Cowley Road properties, and at Bast Row Cottages, New Wanstead.
The serving of closing orders was avoided in every case.
FACTORY AND WORKSHOPS ACT, 1901.
The premises registered under this Act in the district are respectively
factories (all places in which motive power is used) workshops
and workplaces, the total of sixty such premises includes twelve which
are designated as factories.
There are four bakehouses, including one factory, two underground
and another which was newly occupied during the latter part of the year.
One of the latter premises was entirely re-drained, as well as the
adjoining property from which the contents of a leaky drain had previously
percolated through the walls of the bakehouse underground.
The Bakehouse Regulations were duly observed.
Five outworkers lists were received from other districts and each of
the premises concerned was visited.