Literal question
Only for private, occupied dwellings
[Refers to items III through X]
IX. Number of rooms
____ (Exclude the kitchen, hallways and bathroom)
Interviewer instructions
IX. Number of Rooms. Write the total number of rooms that make up the dwelling, except those that are used exclusively as a kitchen or for commercial or industrial purposes, such as: stores, workshops, offices, etc. Furthermore, exclude porches, hallways, and toilet facilities.