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During inspections, various defects have been found—defective bed
springs, torn mattress covers, unsatisfactory W. C. flush, and defective
sashcords and windows. The keeper has been informed either verbally
or by letter, and the defects have been remedied.
Vermin were found at one of the houses, but measures were taken to
free the premises. The bedding was sent to the disinfecting station, the
bedclothes washed, the bedsteads and springs well cleansed with paraffin,
and the walls and floors washed and sprayed with disinfectant. A strict
observation is now being kept.
Painting and cleansing has been going on throughout the year, and a
reasonable standard of cleanliness has been maintained.
78 visits were made.
TABLE 18.
Summary of Sanitary Works completed under the Public Health
Act during the year 1936.
Intimation Notices complied with
3,537
Drains reconstructed
68
Drains repaired
131
Drains intercepted and ventilated
142
Drains unstopped
238
Gullies provided
157
Soil-pipes provided or repaired
167
Closets provided
574
Closet pans and traps
833
Water apparatus repaired
665
Sink, Lavatory and waste pipes
1,629
Rainwater pipes repaired, etc.
290
Water supply to upper floors
30
Draw taps on main
251
New water supplies
19
Roofs and gutters repaired
1,634
Paving repaired
308
Dampness abated
811
Rooms cleansed
3,249
Sub-floor ventilation
50
Staircase ventilated
26
Dust-bins provided
1,056
Overcrowding abated
2
Miscellaneous nuisances abated
5,087
3,057 Intimation Notices were served during the year.
1,075 Statutory Notices were served during the year.