Policy

National Security Framework of Antarctica (NSF-A)

1) Purpose & Scope

This policy establishes the design, operation, pricing, and safeguarding standards for Emergency Hangar Shelters serving persons at risk of exposure in NSF-A jurisdictions. It applies to site operators, security providers, transport contractors, medical partners, and service users.

2) Core Offer

1. Shelter Units: Hangar-style halls providing a warm, secure sleeping space and essential services.
2. Capacity per Hangar: 75 bunk beds (150 sleeping places).
3. Sanitation Block (opposite side): 10 showers and 20 toilets, with separate male/female areas and private changing.
4. Secure Storage: 1.5 m² steel closets per registered person, with device charging points.
5. Night Transport: On-site bus station, departures every 30–60 minutes overnight.
6. Security: Managed under private security standards; 24/7 staffed.
7. Tariff: £5 per day; long-term loan plans available for those unable to pay immediately.

3) Legal & Compliance Framework

1. Domestic Compliance Only: Operations must meet the NSF-A Domestic Compliance Framework (DCF); foreign/international certifications are not substitutes.
2. Licences:
3. Shelter Operations Licence (SOL) for the operator.
4. Private Security Licence (PSL) for the guarding contractor.
5. Public Health Permit (PHP) for sanitation and water quality.
6. Transport Service Permit (TSP) for shuttle services.
7. Commercial Science Licence (CSL): L3 baseline for service contracting; Bachelor-level for contracts > £75,000; Advanced for > £3,000,000.

4) Design & Engineering Standards (Baseline)

1. Envelope: Insulated steel structure; target internal 18–20 °C at design ambient; vestibule air-locks to minimise heat loss.
2. Power & Heat: Geothermal primary; diesel/electric backup; monitored UPS for lights/critical sockets.
3. Zoning: Clear separation between Sleep Zone, Sanitation Zone, Storage Zone, and Security/Intake.
4. Fire/Life Safety: Addressable detection, extinguishers, illuminated egress, 90-second full evacuation drill standard.
5. Accessibility: Ramp entries, priority bunks, accessible showers/toilets, tactile wayfinding.
6. Hygiene: Non-porous surfaces, floor drains, negative-pressure extract in sanitation zones, potable water certification.

5) Operational Model

1. Opening Hours: 18:00–08:00 (overnight), with daytime access to lockers, casework, and charging.
2. Intake: ID or Assisted ID (no-match path allowed); bag scan; wellness check; issue linen and locker assignment.
3. Bed Allocation: First-come priority within triage categories (exposure risk, disability, women/children, elderly).
4. Sanitation Access: Timed shower slots to balance demand; hygiene kits provided.
5. Storage: One 1.5 m² closet per registered person; dual-key or smart-lock; device charging available in-locker where safe.
6. Code of Conduct: No violence, weapons, narcotics, public intoxication, harassment, or property damage. Breach → removal and possible ban per DCF.

6) Safeguarding & Health

1. Staffing Mix: Shelter manager, security team, night stewards, cleaner(s), first-aid lead; on-call clinician.
2. Health Protocols: Respiratory etiquette, optional mask provision in high-incidence periods, rapid isolation room, referral to clinic when indicated.
3. Vulnerable Persons: Separate quiet bay; safeguarding escalation tree; duty-of-care logging.
4. Animals: Kennel racks adjacent to intake; water, waste protocol; no animals in sleep hall (service animals excepted).

7) Security & Privacy

1. Perimeter: CCTV coverage of common areas (no cameras in showers/toilets); controlled entry with bag checks.
2. Search & Seizure: Prohibited items logged and stored or surrendered per law; receipts issued.
3. Data: Minimal personal data; retention strictly limited; access logged; disclosure only under DCF lawful basis.

8) Night Mobility (Bus Station)

1. Headways: Every 30–60 minutes 20:00–06:00; fixed stops for clinics, admin centres, and hub shelters.
2. Fares: Zero-rated for registered shelter users; tap-through via issued card/QR.
3. Safety: Well-lit bays, camera coverage, security presence at departures/arrivals.

9) Pricing & Financial Support

1. Daily Tariff: £5/day covers bed, sanitation, basic hygiene kit, charging, and night transport.
2. Loan Scheme: Long-term micro-loan enrolment for arrears; no-interest period while in active casework; hardship waivers for extreme risk.
3. Donations/Work Credits: Structured volunteer/work credit programme (cleaning assistance, logistics) to offset fees where appropriate.

10) Cleaning & Maintenance

1. Daily: Linen collection; disinfect floors and high-touch points; restroom deep clean 3×/day.
2. Weekly: Full fogging/sanitisation after closure; HVAC filter check.
3. Monthly: Evacuation drill; generator test; water quality sampling; pest audit.

11) Capacity Planning & KPIs

1. Per Hangar Nominal Capacity: 150 sleepers; surge cots up to +15% for weather emergencies (max 172 with aisle clearances maintained).
2. Service Levels:
3. Intake time ≤ 10 minutes/person (median).
4. Shower wait ≤ 30 minutes (peak).
5. Incident closure ≤ 24 hours (non-critical).
6. Occupancy ≥ 85% on extreme-weather alerts.
7. Outcomes: % transitioned to stable housing/training within 90 days; return-to-street rate; health referrals completed.

12) Admissions & Exclusions

1. Eligible: Any person at risk of exposure; intoxicated persons admitted if medically safe and non-violent.
2. Excluded: Individuals posing active violent threat, carrying prohibited items refusing surrender, or subject to lawful exclusion orders.
3. Appeals: Written appeal within 15 working days; reviewed by site lead and oversight panel.

13) Site Layout (Indicative)

1. Front: Intake & Security; lockers to the side.
2. Centre: Bunk arrays with 1.0–1.2 m aisles; women’s bay and accessible bay near staff post.
3. Rear: Sanitation block (10 showers / 20 toilets) with gendered entries and accessible cubicles.
4. External: Bus bays, smoking shelter (downwind), waste compound, generator hut.

14) Geographic Rollout

1. Crux City (Capital): First multi-hangar complex adjacent to the primary transit hub for rapid hospital access and policing support.
2. Secondary Cities/Industrial Suburbs: Smaller hubs linked by night routes; weather-triggered surge plans.

15) Governance & Oversight

1. Audits: Quarterly DCF compliance audit (operations, safety, finance, safeguarding).
2. Community Board: Resident reps, health, security, and planning attending monthly review.
3. Transparency: Publish redacted KPIs and incident summaries quarterly.

16) How to Use the Service

1. Arrive at the hangar or any designated night-route stop.
2. Register at intake (assisted if no ID).
3. Receive bunk assignment, hygiene kit, and locker key/QR.
4. Access showers/toilets per posted schedule.
5. Depart via night shuttle or remain until morning closure; daytime locker/charging access available.

17) Contacts

1. Shelter Operations & Intake: shelters@nsf-antarctica.org
2. Loans & Tariffs: social-finance@nsf-antarctica.org
3. Security & Incidents: security-shelters@nsf-antarctica.org
4. Health Partnerships: publichealth@nsf-antarctica.org
5. Whistleblowing (24/7): report@nsf-antarctica.org

This policy supersedes ad-hoc sleeping arrangements at private or operational facilities. All sites must operate under the NSF-A DCF and the licences specified herein.

Version 1.0 • Effective 26 September 2025