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For residential buildings, the applicable circle in sections A-G should be marked.

For non-residential buildings and temporary accommodations [emergency] sections C-G are not applicable.

C. Physical condition level of the building

The building has the physical condition level:

[] 1 Well preserved
[] 2 Light damage
[] 3 Heavy damage
[] 4 Unsuitable as residential building
[] 5 Not stated

Section C: Physical condition level of the building

The applicable physical condition levels for every building are carried over from the check sheet by the organization office. They are adopted in this section of the building list, where the corresponding circles are marked.

They mean:
Condition level 1: Building in good condition. No repairs are expected in the near future (e.g. new buildings, well maintained buildings, restored buildings).

Condition level 2: Building has damages. There are functional defects on the building that should be repaired in order to prevent them developing into larger damages (e.g. damages on roofs, gutters, fireplaces, windows, doors, stoves, on the exterior plaster, on the heater, on the sanitary facilities).

Condition level 3: Building has considerable defects that compromise its continued existence or usability. A restoration of the building is necessary. If there is further deterioration, closing off of the inhabited areas is unavoidable (e.g. deep cracks in the masonry, considerable dry rot infestation, damp basement masonry, unusable installations).

Condition level 4: The building is closed off by the state building inspectors, or closing off is imminent based on the bad condition.

If the condition level provided by the organization office is missing or the provided condition level apparently no longer corresponds to the observed construction condition of the building, then a clarification is required. (Please note the corresponding directions in the "handbook for the enumerator")

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For residential buildings, crosses should be made in the applicable circles in sections A to G.
For non-residential buildings and temporary shelters, section C to G need not to be answered.

C. Condition of building
The building has the following condition code:

[See explanations for each code]

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)

To section C: condition of building
The [census] organization office enters the condition of the building in the control sheet. From there, the appropriate circle in the building questionnaire will be marked.

Condition 1: Building in good condition. No repairs expected for the next while. (e.g. newly constructed, well maintained buildings, just renovated buildings).

Condition 2: Building has damages. Requires fixing of things not working to avoid greater damage in the future. (e.g. damage to roofs, gutters, chimneys, windows, doors, stoves, stucco siding, heating, sanitary facilities).

Condition 3: Building has major damages which endanger further use. A general renovation is necessary. A closing of the building might be necessary if left alone (e.g. major cracks in masonry, heavy mold, wet foundation, not-functioning water or sewage).

Condition 4: The building is closed or to be closed by the government authorities because of its bad condition.

Should the information from the organization office be missing, or not match anymore the obvious real condition of the building, a clarification is required. (Please consult the "Enumerator handbook")