Characteristics of the dwelling unit occupied by household
Interviewer: A dwelling unit must have a separate entrance and not be accessed or entered through someone else's living arrangements.
41(b). Are these facilities?
[] 1 Shared
[] 2 Not shared
[] 3 Not applicable
[] 4 Not stated
Characteristics of the dwelling unit
Question 41[a] type of toilet facilities
-Pit
This describes the type of toilet facility available to the household as being pit or latrine. This toilet facility is not water-borne.
-W.C. linked to sewer
This toilet facility is flush or water closet which fills from a piped water supply and empties into a sewerage disposal system.
-W.C not linked to sewer
This toilet facility is water-borne and empties into a septic tank or an absorption pit [soak-away].
-Other
This category refers to all types of toilet facilities not described above.
-None
Applies if no toilet facilities are available to the household on the premises. Immediately after such an entry is made, question 41[b], box [8] must be ticked to indicate that the question does not apply.
Question 41[b] - Are facilities shared or not shared?
[1] Shared
[2] Not shared
[8] Not applicable
Remember to tick box [8] where no toilet facilities exist.