[151] In some districts the urban authority make an additional charge of 5 per cent. upon the total outlay to cover the cost of preliminary surveys and supervision of the work by their surveyor; this 5 per cent., however, is not paid to him, but is paid to the city treasurer, and thus becomes a set off against his salary.
[152] See also 38 & 39 Vict. c. 55, s. 268, where a person who deems himself aggrieved may memorialise the Local Government Board, &c.
CHAPTER XVIII.
NEW STREETS AND BUILDINGS.
One of the most important duties devolving upon a “town surveyor” is that of exercising control over any new streets that may be constructed, or any new buildings that may be erected, within the limits of his jurisdiction.
This duty is imposed on him by the following clause of the Public Health Act 1875:
“Every urban authority may make byelaws with respect to the following matters; (that is to say,)
“(1.) With respect to the level, width and construction of new streets, and the provisions for the sewerage thereof;
“(2.) With respect to the structure of walls, foundations, roofs, and chimneys of new buildings, for securing stability and the prevention of fires, and for purposes of health;