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SCP-7126 Safe ~ medium confidence
SCP-7126
Expected annual
$287K
One-time setup
$729K
Annual recurring
$280K
Personnel
2
Initial containment and remediation of SCP-7126 is primarily driven by property control, structural stabilization, and specialist conservation/forensic work (one-time ~ $729,000). Annual costs (~ $280,500/yr) are driven by staff wages, contracted patrols, monitoring/inspections, contingency reserve, and ongoing storage/insurance.
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $729K
Facilities $472K
[#1, #2, #8, #9, #22, #33, #34] Property acquisition/rights (#1), perimeter fencing (#2), structural assessment and stabilization (#8,#9), internal secondary containment (#22), long-term decommissioning/demolition contingency (#33), and historical-compliance costs if applicable (#34).
Equipment $95K
[#3, #7, #12, #21, #23, #24, #26, #31] CCTV and NVR hardware (#3), rapid-response vehicle purchase and outfitting (#7), initial tools/scaffolding purchases (#12), tamper-evident materials/install (#21), initial PPE kit (#23), initial medical/decon kits and training equipment (#24), IT/server setup (#26), and initial archival database/server setup (#31).
Initial Research And Lab Setup $76K
[#13, #14, #15, #16, #31] Controlled excavation/brick work and conservation oversight (#13), conservation and scanning of photographs (#14), forensic analyses budget (#15), contracted specialist engagements (archaeologist/conservator/theatre historian) (#16), and initial data entry/curation for archival system (#31).
Hazmat Survey And Abatement $54K
[#10] Asbestos/lead/PCB survey and abatement (survey + likely abatement work).
Debris Removal Cleanup $22K
[#11] Debris removal, cleanup, animal/biohazard disposal and associated disposal fees.
Legal And Cover Story Setup $10K
[#29] Initial legal/municipal liaison, permits, and cover-story setup work (one-time fees).
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $280K/yr
Staff Wages $125K/yr
[#17, #18] Salaries (fully loaded) for assigned researcher(s) and site manager/administrator (baseline staffing: 1researcher + 1 site manager).
Contingency Reserve $50K/yr
[#32] Annual contingency/reserve contribution for unexpected repairs, vandalism, or urgent stabilization (approx. 15% of first-year capital recommended).
Contracted Patrol Service $30K/yr
[#6] Baseline uses periodic contracted patrols/nightly checks as an alternative to 24/7 on-site guards (#6).
Research And Monitoring $19K/yr
[#4, #14, #20, #28, #31] Alarm/remote monitoring subscription and system audits (#4), ongoing archival storage/management (#14,#20), monthly/quarterly inspections and annual engineering re-inspection (#28), and archival/database maintenance (#31).
Facilities Maintenance $10K/yr
[#9, #12] Ongoing minor repairs and maintenance related to stabilization and structural preservation; includes occasional contractor work and small renovation upkeep.
Supplies And Consumables $9K/yr
[#23, #35] PPE replacement and consumables for entries (#23) plus recurring small purchases and administrative incidentals (#35).
Insurance And Liability $8K/yr
[#25] Property, contractor, and liability insurance premiums.
Logistics And Transport $7K/yr
[#7, #27] Rapid-response vehicle fuel/maintenance (#7) and secure courier/transport for samples/artifacts (#27).
Misc Administrative Overhead $6K/yr
[#35] Office supplies, contractor incidentals, mileage reimbursements and petty cash.
Cover Story And Legal $3K/yr
[#29] Ongoing legal/municipal liaison and PR/cover-story maintenance costs.
Equipment Rental $3K/yr
[#12] Recurring rental/maintenance for scaffolds, lifts and heavy equipment if long-term rentals are required.
Utilities And Power $3K/yr
[#19] Electricity for cameras, dehumidifiers, small heated enclosures, and occasional power for tools or generator fuel if off-grid.
Property Taxes $3K/yr
[#30] Annual property taxes or equivalent municipal fees if property is owned or assessed.
Ems And Medical Arrangements $3K/yr
[#24] Ongoing EMS standby agreements and periodic medical/training refreshers.
It Maintenance Hosting $2K/yr
[#26] Recurring hosting, encrypted backups and IT maintenance for research files and servers.
Alternate 24 7 Security $0/yr
[#5] Option for full 24/7 on-site security staffing (4 FTE guards). Not included in baseline recurring totals; cost added in scenario where Foundation upgrades to 24/7 guards.
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $280K/yr
92.0% probability / year
Normal uneventful year using contracted patrols, ongoing monitoring, routine inspections, and scheduled conservation/storage.
routine_monitoring contracted_patrols no major incidents
🚨 Minor Incident $306K/yr
6.0% probability / year +$25K vs baseline
Vandalism, small structural damage, or discovery requiring additional forensic/conservation work and short-term repairs.
vandalism localized_collapse additional_forensic_tests
🚨 Major Structural Event $530K/yr
2.0% probability / year +$250K vs baseline
Significant structural failure, major vandalism, or decision to upgrade to full 24/7 security and carry out large emergency stabilization/demolition.
partial_collapse large_scale_vandalism decision_to_demolish_or_heavy_repair
👥 Personnel 2 total
Role Count Notes
Research Scientist 1 [#17] Assigned researcher (0.5-1.0 FTE range; baseline uses 1.0 FTE reflected in staff_wages).
Site Manager / Administrative Staff 1 [#18] On-site or regional manager to coordinate contractors, legal liaison and containment logistics (1.0 FTE).
📋 Confidence Notes
Analyst notes provide detailed line-item ranges for most needs, enabling a bounded estimate; uncertainty remains due to property-price variability, condition-dependent stabilization/abatement scope, and optional security staffing choices.
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