An encyclopaedia of architecture, historical, theoretical, & practical. New ed., rev., portions rewritten, and with additions by Wyatt Papworth (1888)
Gwilt, Joseph, 1784-1863, Papworth, Wyatt Angelicus Van Sandau, 1822-1894 · London Longmans, Green · leaf 573
or their sanction in both cases. Many towns in England have now theirBoard of Health supervising the drainage of the streets and houses, pursuant to ThePublic Health Act, 1848, and The Local Government Act, 1858. 1887a. Snu-ers ■a.re provided for carrying away foul water brought into them by… … 9 inches at the bottom, of the sides, which are formed bj^ curves of a large radius, and6 leet hi^h in the clear. Smaller sewers are 2 feet 9 inches and 2 feet 3 inches -n-ide, and4 leet 6 inches clear height; and 2 feet 6 inches wide, and 4 feet clear height. The smaller end is placed doAvnwards.…
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