Interviewer instructions
1.2 Occupancy:
Occupancy is the functional relationship of habitability that is established in the family dwelling. The following categories are considered:
Occupied:
--With present occupants: When the persons who reside in the dwelling are present at the time of enumeration.
-- With absent occupants: When there are indications that persons reside in the dwelling but no one is present at the time of enumeration.
Such indications can be: The existence of curtains in the windows, interior lights turned on, furniture in internal areas, clothes hanging in the patio, the presence of domestic animals, etc.
Unoccupied:
When no one in the dwelling responds and it is verified through the neighbors that no one lives there.
-- Under construction: When the dwelling is in the process of being built, and is almost finished, meaning that there are at least doors and windows at the time of enumeration.