Literal question
Only for private, occupied dwellings with people present (applies to questions 3 through 16)
C. In the floor
[] 1 Parquet, wood board
[] 2 Ceramic tile
[] 3 Wall-to-wall carpeting
[] 4 Plastic (Flexit or other)
[] 5 Cement paving, flatwork [radier]
[] 6 Brick
[] 7 Earth
[] 8 ____ Other materials (specify)
Interviewer instructions
4. The predominant construction material is:
Specify the predominant construction material used in the construction of exterior walls, roofs, and floors. When in doubt, consult with the occupants of the dwelling. If more than one material was used in the construction, reference only the one used in greatest proportion. For example, if the roof has 1/4 slate covering and 3/4 tiles, mark only "Tiles."
A. In the exterior walls: Indicate the predominant material, taking into account all of the exterior walls of the dwelling.
B. In the roof covering: Do as in the previous case. For buildings more than one story tall, indicate the covering of the building's roof.
C. In the floor: Indicate the predominant material, taking into account all of the floors in all the rooms in the dwelling.
[The above directions refer to a picture of question 4 in this section of the enumeration form.]
