B1 to B4 are to be answered by mere observation, if doubtful, ask the respondent.
B4. State of repair of the building/ house
Write X in the box.
[] 1 Need no repaid / needs minor repair
[] 2 Need major repairs
[] 3 Dilapidated / condemned
[] 4 Under renovation/ being repaired
[] 5 Under construction
[] 6 Unfinished construction
[] 7 Not applicable
Specific Instructions by Items
To ask the questions correctly, follow the instructions for each item of CPH Form 2. The rationale and/or importance of each item are explained.
B4-State of Repair of the Building/House
This item provides information on the current status of the building/house which is of prime importance in housing programmes. It is also useful in prioritizing population with immediate housing needs and in identifying households whose housing units are in dire need of housing repair.
Determine the current state of repair of the building/house and write "X" in the box opposite the appropriate category.
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[] 1. Needs no repair/needs minor repair -- This building is usually new or has a good building maintenance, that is, no deterioration is apparent from the outside.
[] 2. Needs major repair -- The building/house cannot fully protect the occupants from outside elements such as rain, wind, and temperature. It may have cracks on the interior walls, leaking roof, holes on the floors, and broken windows, among others, which can only be mended by major repair.
[] 3. Dilapidated/condemned -- This building/house is beyond repair. Dilapidated parts of pillars, roofs, and outer walls clearly need renovation. Condemned buildings/houses, wherein substandard materials/procedures were used in the construction or those buildings which are structurally defective, are also included in this category.
[] 4. Under renovation/being repaired -- This is a building/house that was fully constructed and finished but is now being repaired for some deterioration or damages. This also includes buildings/houses being renovated to make additional structures and/or modify/repair existing structures.
[] 5. Under construction -- The construction work has started but not yet completed at the time of visit. Hence, buildings/houses under construction are included in this category.
Construction refers to all on-site work done from site preparation, excavation, foundation, and assembly of all components and installation of utilities and equipment of buildings/houses.
[] 6.Unfinished construction -- This is a partly constructed building/house, which at the time of visit, construction is temporarily or permanently stopped, that is, no construction activity is going on for quite some time.
[] 7. Not applicable - If non-building structures are used as housing unit such as cave, carts, railroad cars, and others.