The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-08-13
SANITARY LAWS0F
BIRMINGHAM ARE
CITED IN CIRCULAR
Health Department Sends
Out Rules for Safeguard
ing People Against Dis
ease and Epidemics

At the health department yesterday
thousands of circulars were being dis
trlbuted on the observance of the sani-
tary regulations of the city. The cir
cular was headed: "a Clean CITY. Means
Healthy People," and it was announced
That hundreds of thousands of COPIES
would be given out until every person
IN the city was familiar with the health
regulations of Birmingham.
One of the first statements on the
circular was: The sanitary laws of
birmingham are made for your protec-
tlon; to safeguard your life and your
nealth. Become acquainted with these
laws and help to enforce them"
Following are the rules laid down in
the circular under the caption: For
Health's Sake Observe These Laws"
Every house must have a metal gar
page can, fly and water tight, and with
close fitting metal lid. A separate
vessel must be provided for trash.
Garbage and trash cans must be
placed within five feet of alley gate. or
convenient for garbage collector.
Neither stalls in which animals are
kept, nor chicken houses can be within
80 feet of any residence without special
permission.
Cow lots must be kept in sanitary
condition.
No pig stye can be placed within so
feet OF any residence.
Manure and wet bedding from horse
stables must be removed daily and
placed in fy-tight bin. or carried out
of city on Thursday of each week,
Refuse cannot be thrown on streets,
alleys, or on vacant lots
Sidewalks must be kept free from
weeds.
All suspicious, contagious or infec-
tious diseases must be reported to the
health department within IL hours.
After quarantine has been estab-
lished by the health department, it is a
violation of the law to leave the prem
ises. to remove any clothing or bedding
without permit, or to remove sign put
up by health officer.
Bedding, etc, used by patient suf-
fering from any contagious or infec-
ttous disease must be disinfected before
being given to laundry or washwom-
an.
"All closets must be connected with
sanitary sewer when the same abuts
the property.
"A sufficient supply of water to prop
erly flush toilet is required at all times.
Toilet paper must be kept in the
closet at all times.
I'm unsewered sections sanitary dry
closets must be installed by August Is,
under recent ordinance.
"All births must be reported to the
health department by the 5th of each
month.
"All fresh meat must be stamped by
the city.
1T is a violation of the law to slaugh-
ter any animal in the city limits ex-
cept at licensed slaughter house.
"All vacant houses must be kept
closed.
"A certificate of vaccination against
smallpox Is required of all persons en-
tering school.
Tho health department advises that
all persons be vaccinated against ty-
phoid fever.
'"The fly is the greatest carrier Of
typhoid and should be guarded against
in every possible way.
Know that the stores and markets
where you buy your food supplies are
scores as published by the city, and
visit the establishment yourself. Such
visits will encourage close observance
of the law.
do not allow children to eat candy.
fruits, ETC., that have been exposed to
flies.
do not use water from springs or
wells without boiling.
Watch your milk. After bottle has
been standing for a few minutes. tilt
it gently from one side to another and
look for sediment in the bottom. If sed-
iment is found call milk inspector,
Main S772.
AFTER september l ali persons nav
ing private COW must obtain permit
from the city.
"All such places must be adequately
screened, unless fans are effectively
used.
"All toilets in such places must be
properly vestibuled.
"All persons employed in places hand
ling foodstuffs must be clean In person,
wear clean. washable clothing and have
certificate Of health from a reputable
physician.
"All fruits and vegetables intended
to be eaten must be adequately pro-
tected from flies and dust when ex-
posed for SALE"