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SCP-5283 Safe ✓ high confidence
SCP-5283
Expected annual
$3K
One-time setup
$30K
Annual recurring
$3K
Personnel
0.03
One-time setup and optional research drive an initial cost of roughly $30k, dominated by optional advanced materials analysis and potential ceiling removal/repair; baseline recurring costs are modest (~$2.6k/yr) driven by minimal oversight, periodic inspections, and monitoring.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $30K
Initial Research And Lab Setup $17K
[#6, #7, #14] Minor non-destructive assessment (microscopy/IR/XRF), optional advanced materials analysis/outsourced instrument time (SEM/mass spec), and one-time archival/sample curation supplies and cataloging.
Facilities $9K
[#4, #9, #13] Initial structural/ceiling inspection plus contingency removal/repair and potential renovation-related premiums (inspection initial cost + contractor removal/ceiling repair + opportunity cost for renovation constraints).
Equipment $1K
[#2, #8] Camera hardware purchase/installation and site access equipment (ladder, basic fall-protection harness, mounts, flashlights).
Administrative Intake And Documentation $1K
[#1] Administrative intake, high-resolution photos, chain-of-custody, labeling, and initial containment report.
Incident Response And Sop $1K
[#10] Drafting SOP and running an initial tabletop drill; initial development costs.
Legal And Opsec Initial $600
[#11] Initial legal/OPSEC paperwork, briefings, and staff NDAs or internal memos.
Signage And Access Control $125
[#3] Warning signage, temporary tape/low barrier, laminating and materials.
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $3K/yr
Staff Wages $1K/yr
[#5] Marginal added labor for guards/facilities to include the object in rounds and log status (≈0.01–0.05 FTE equivalent).
Research And Monitoring $550/yr
[#2, #10, #14] Incremental camera storage/monitoring costs, annual SOP refresher/drill, and negligible archival/sample maintenance.
Facilities Maintenance $350/yr
[#4] Annual/light facilities inspection and any minor maintenance related to ceiling/fixture safety.
Cover Story And Legal $300/yr
[#11] Ongoing costs from staff turnover requiring NDAs/briefings and minimal OPSEC administration.
Supplies And Consumables $175/yr
[#12] Replacement signs, tape, replacement batteries for camera/tools, cleaning supplies.
Logistics And Transport $0/yr
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⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $3K/yr
95.0% probability / year
Normal year with no major incidents; routine monitoring, inspections, and minor consumables only.
routine_operations no_incidents
🚨 Minor Incident $7K/yr
3.0% probability / year +$5K vs baseline
An accidental detachment, tampering, or renovation attempt causes ceiling damage requiring contractor removal/repair.
accidental_detachment renovation_attempt tampering
🚨 Advanced Materials Research $18K/yr
2.0% probability / year +$15K vs baseline
Authorization of destructive/outsourced advanced materials analysis (SEM, mass spec, mapping) for research purposes.
authorized_deep_analysis outsourced_instrument_time
👥 Personnel 0.03 total
Role Count Notes
Security Officer / Patrol 0.02 [#5] Partial FTE equivalent representing marginal added patrol time to include SCP-5283 in rounds and log status.
Facilities / Maintenance Technician 0.01 [#4] Partial FTE for periodic inspections and occasional maintenance tasks related to ceiling/fixture checks.
📋 Confidence Notes
Containment and cost items are mundane and explicitly listed in analyst notes; estimates use midpoints of provided ranges and established site practices, so cost ranges and recurring needs are well-defined.
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