Standard reference

Sphere Handbook (2018) Shelter and Settlement chapter (https://spherestandards.org/)

Values

Code Label Standard code Definition
tarpaulin Tarpaulin Heavy-duty plastic tarpaulin used for emergency shelter construction or dwelling repair.
plastic_sheeting Plastic sheeting Reinforced plastic sheeting for roofing, walling, or waterproofing.
rope_fixings Rope and fixings Rope, wire, nails, or similar fixings required to erect emergency shelter.
blanket Blanket Blankets for warmth, typically one per household member.
sleeping_mat Sleeping mat Sleeping mat or bedding, typically one per household member.
cooking_set Cooking set Pots, pans, utensils, and plates for household meal preparation.
jerrycan Water container (jerrycan) Water storage and transport container, typically 10-20 litres.
clothing Clothing Culturally appropriate clothing; context-dependent sizing and composition.
solar_lantern Solar lantern Solar-powered or battery lantern used for lighting when grid power is unavailable.
hygiene_kit Hygiene kit Soap, sanitary items, toothbrush, and related hygiene supplies, composition per Sphere WASH standards.
winterization_kit Winterization kit Context-specific cold-weather supplies (heaters, insulation, winter clothing, thermal blankets) for cold-climate or high-altitude deployments.
other Other Other essential NFI not captured by the standard categories; narrative description expected at the record level.

Referenced by this vocabulary

  • Sphere 2018 Sphere Association, 2018