I. Characteristics of the dwelling for the only household or for the first household
[Questions 1-9]
[Questions 2-16 were addressed only in case of an occupied dwelling, with occupants present, per Question 1.]
4. What is the predominant material of the outer walls?
[] Brick, stone, cinder block, reinforced concrete
[] Adobe
[] Wood
[] Metal sheeting or cement/fiber sheeting
[] Plant material, cardboard, discarded materials
[] Other
1. Characteristics of the dwelling for the only household or for the first household
How do we fill out question 1?
[The instructions refer to a graphic of the census form]
Simply registering the situation that we find, in accordance with the following chart:
4. What is the predominant material of the outer walls?
In questions 4-6 about predominant materials, we recognize information about the materials used in the construction of the largest part of the dwelling. "Predominant" is the material that is found in the largest portion. If two types of materials exist in the same proportion, we fill out the one of the largest amount. In apartment buildings the outside cover of the roof refers to the last floor.