Housing features and amenities
43. Nature of the floors
[] 1 Earth or sand
[] 2 Cement
[] 3 Tile / marble
[] 4 Carpet / rug
[] 5 Wood
[] 6 Other, specify ____
6.3.1- Features and amenities of the dwelling of an ordinary household
The questions about housing pertain to the characteristics and amenities of the household's dwelling, or of its primary dwelling, in the event that the household occupies several buildings for residential use. However, in regard to the number of rooms available or occupied by the household, all residential rooms located in the building or buildings occupied by the household for residential use are to be taken into account.
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For each question, circle the code that matches the correct answer. For questions involving numbers, legibly write the numbers declared by the head of household in the appropriate grids.
Note: Details must be provided when the "Other, specify" option is selected. In cases where the answer to a question is visible (Questions 39, 41, 42), do not ask the question.
Question 43: Nature of the floors
Ask the question: "What material is the flooring of your dwelling made of?" Provide guidance to the respondent by showing him or her the range of possible answers. Based on the response, and giving priority to the dominant material, circle one of the following codes:
[] 1 Earth or sand
[] 2 Cement
[] 3 Tiles/marble
[] 4 Carpet/Rug
[] 5 Wood
[] 6 Other, specify