Hygiene and public healthP. Blakiston, 1889 - 471 pages |
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Page xiv
... floor space Oblong and circular wards Ventilation and warming Internal construction . Infectious disease hospitals CHAPTER X. STATISTICS . Statistical Inquiries Poisson's rule . Averages and relative values of series Vital Statistics ...
... floor space Oblong and circular wards Ventilation and warming Internal construction . Infectious disease hospitals CHAPTER X. STATISTICS . Statistical Inquiries Poisson's rule . Averages and relative values of series Vital Statistics ...
Page 48
... floors , where dust and dirt fall into them , or inside water- closets , where the air is loaded with foul gases . The same cistern is far too frequently used to flush water - closets as well as to supply drinking water , which may ...
... floors , where dust and dirt fall into them , or inside water- closets , where the air is loaded with foul gases . The same cistern is far too frequently used to flush water - closets as well as to supply drinking water , which may ...
Page 93
... floor of the privy which is not under the seat , must be not less than 6 inches above the level of the adjoining ground , must be flagged or paved with hard tiles , and must have an inclination towards the door of the privy of half an ...
... floor of the privy which is not under the seat , must be not less than 6 inches above the level of the adjoining ground , must be flagged or paved with hard tiles , and must have an inclination towards the door of the privy of half an ...
Page 94
... floor of this receptacle must be constructed of impermeable materials - they may be flagged or as- phalted , or constructed of 9 - inch brickwork rendered in cement ; the seat must be hinged , or other means of access to the contents of ...
... floor of this receptacle must be constructed of impermeable materials - they may be flagged or as- phalted , or constructed of 9 - inch brickwork rendered in cement ; the seat must be hinged , or other means of access to the contents of ...
Page 95
... floor must be constructed of good brickwork in cement , rendered inside with cement , and with a backing of at least 9 inches of well puddled clay around and beneath the brickwork . The top of the cesspool must be arched over and means ...
... floor must be constructed of good brickwork in cement , rendered inside with cement , and with a backing of at least 9 inches of well puddled clay around and beneath the brickwork . The top of the cesspool must be arched over and means ...
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