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[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Surbiton]
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ANNUAL REPORT OF _ T H E
SENIOR SANITARY INSPECTOR.
July, 1948.
To the Mayor, Aldermen and Councillors of the Borough of Surbiton.
Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen,
I have the honour to present the Annual Report on tho work of
four Sanitary Inspectors for the year ended 31st December, 1947.
This report is compiled in accordance with the directions of
Ministry of Health Circular No. 170/47
COMPLAINT'S.
(excluding Counci1 Houses
During tho year 926 complaints were received with regard to the following matters and wero duly investigated:-
Choked and defective drains | 171 |
Insanitary or dilapidated condition of houses and promises | 246 |
Dampness | 46 |
Defective or insufficient W.C. accommodation. | 51 |
Defective water pipes or fittings. | 47 |
Withdrawal of water supply. | 2 |
Insufficient and defective refuse bins. | 20 |
Overcrowding. | 5 |
Offensive smells from various causes. | 36 |
0ffcn3ivo accumulations. | 11 |
Nuisances from animals improperly kept. | 4 |
Unwholesome food. | 11 |
Infestation with bugs or fleas. | 14 |
Infestation with other insect posts. | 14 |
Rat and Mice infestation. | 203 |
Smoke nuisances. | 5 |
Obstruction of light and ventilation. | 3 |
Flooding. | 6 |
Nuisancc from cellulose spraying. | 1 |
Complaints re milk. | 6 |
Miscellaneous. | 24 |
Total | 926 |
INSPECTION OF DISTRICT.
Number of dwelling houses inspected for | |
housing defects (under Public Health and Housing Acts) | 291 |
Number of houses visited for other than housing defects. | 808 |
Number of premises other than houses insported | . 749 |
Re-inspections. | 917 |
Visits to works in progress. | 502 |
Visits re rat and mice infestation. | 2332 |
Visits to requisitioned property. | 853 |
Visits to Council houses. | 975 |
Visits re Building Licences. | 842 |
Miscellaneous visits. | 818 |
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