[Questions 7 to 13 are asked of all dwellings]

7. How many rooms are there in the dwelling not counting the bathroom or kitchen? _ _

The information you record in this section is for each household in a dwelling.

7. Total number of rooms
Ask, "how many rooms are there in the household, not including the bathroom or the kitchen?"

[A graphic of question 7, from section 4 of the census form, is included here.]

For the purpose of the census, a room is defined as a space located within a dwelling, enclosed by walls that go from the floor to either the roof or a height of two meters, and which has enough floor space to fit an adult-size bed.

The following are considered rooms: bedrooms, dining rooms, living rooms, rooms intended for lodging persons, rooms for domestic employees, and private study.

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Do not include bathrooms, hallways or corridors, garages, kitchens, or rooms used exclusively for commercial, industrial or professional purposes.