[Report 1906] / Medical Officer of Health, Formby U.D.C.

  • Formby (England). Urban District Council.
Date:
1906
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Credit: [Report 1906] / Medical Officer of Health, Formby U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    HOUSIXG OK THK WOKKIXO CLASSES ACT. During the; year two not-icos wore served upon owners requiring premises to be made fit for human habitation. In one ('ase the premises were demolished by the owner, while in the other case an order had to be obtained from the magistrates to close the premises, which were finally pulled dowji. W ith respec't to the too thatdied cottages, these have been under ('onsideration by the Health Committee from time Uj time, and are being gradually dealt with. SUMMARY. Cessj)ools, (deansed, ventilated, or provided with proper covers 78 Defective Drains re-laid, re-constructed or re])aired 99 Cullies fixed in lieu of defective ones 21 Drains disconnected from water course 2 Channels of Cement or Stoneware provided to Waste Pipes 47 Defective Waste Pipes provided with traps or made good.. 160 Soil Pipes and W.C. Connections rei)aired and made gas- tight 29 Pan Closets removed and Washdown Closets provided ... 3 Foul wash-out w.c. basins removed, and pedestal washdown W.C. provided 3 Sufficient flush of water provided tO' W.C i Foul and Deep Ashpits filled in tO‘ ground level and paved 10 Ashpit accommodation provided 14 Defective Privies abolished and pails and bins provided... 3 Defective and leaky pails renewed 21 Defecti^’e roofs ret)aired 4 Defective rain-water gutters and downspouts made tight... 57 Yard surfaces repaired 3 Foul Wooden Sink removed and replaced wdth vStoneware Sink I Defective Lavatory Basin replaced with new i Foul Catchpits removed from interior of premises Nuisances from keeping of fowls and animals abated Removal of Refuse deposited on road Number of premises supplied wdth \yater for domestic use. 9
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