Aldevra | Seed-to-Sale Compliant Facility Planning Tool
Cannabis production facilities—including edibles kitchens—must follow strict security, surveillance, access control, and tracking requirements.
This tool helps operators plan a compliant setup before construction begins.
1. Facility Details & Security Classification
Business Name: ___________________________________
License Type (check all):
☐ Processor / Manufacturer
☐ Edibles Kitchen
☐ Vertical Operator
☐ Mixed-Use (Retail + Production)
Facility Square Footage: __________ sq ft
Number of Production Rooms: __________
Daily Staff Count: __________
Security Consultant / Alarm Company: ___________________________
Seed-to-Sale System: ☐ Metrc ☐ BioTrack ☐ Other: __________
2. Required Camera Coverage Planner
Most states require 24/7 video recording, 60–90 days of retention, and full coverage of operations.
Use this checklist to confirm required zones:
2.A Exterior Cameras
☐ All entry and exit doors
☐ Parking lot / staff entry
☐ Loading dock
☐ Dumpster / waste destruction area
☐ Perimeter of building (full coverage preferred)
2.B Interior Cameras
Required for cannabis kitchens:
☐ Entry vestibule
☐ Receiving area
☐ Dry storage
☐ Walk-in cooler / freezer entrances
☐ Pre-processing / staging room
☐ Infusion/decarboxylation room
☐ Hot kitchen (cooking & mixing)
☐ Depositing / molding area
☐ Blast chillers / cooling zones
☐ Chocolate room or controlled temp rooms
☐ Packaging area
☐ Finished goods storage
☐ Secure cannabis storage room / vault
☐ Waste storage & destruction room
☐ All hallways connecting these zones
2.C Camera Technical Requirements
☐ Minimum resolution meets state rules (often 1080p)
☐ Cameras record at required frame rate (often 15 fps)
☐ Timestamps are accurate and visible
☐ Cameras cannot be obstructed (no blind spots)
☐ Lighting levels are adequate for night monitoring
2.D Retention Requirements
☐ 30 days
☐ 60 days
☐ 90 days
☐ Other (state-specific): __________
3. Access Control Matrix
Use this section to assign who can access what areas (also great lead-capture if built into your site).
4. Secure Cannabis Storage Planner
Types of Secure Storage Used:
☐ Steel cage
☐ Walk-in vault
☐ Reinforced locked room
☐ Lockable cabinets (small ops only)
Storage Must Meet:
☐ Access control logs
☐ Continuous security coverage
☐ Camera monitoring inside OR directly outside room
☐ Tamper-proof locking mechanisms
☐ Seed-to-sale (Metrc/BioTrack) reconciliation standards
Storage Requirements Checklist
☐ All cannabis material tracked upon entry
☐ “Active” and “non-active” ingredients separated
☐ Raw materials clearly labeled with batch & lot
☐ Finished goods staged in separate, secure area
☐ Retain samples stored per regulation
☐ Waste held in secure area before destruction
5. Alarm & Monitoring Setup
5.A Alarm Components
☐ Door and window contacts
☐ Motion detectors in production rooms
☐ Glass break sensors (if required)
☐ Panic buttons (optional but recommended)
☐ Notifications for unauthorized access attempts
5.B Monitoring Requirements
☐ System monitored by licensed, state-approved provider
☐ Remote access for authorized managers
☐ Backup power supply for all security devices
☐ Internet redundancy (no camera downtime)
5.C Network Requirements
☐ LAN drops at all camera locations (unless wireless)
☐ Secure server or NVR cabinet
☐ Encrypted storage
☐ UPS (battery backup) for all network security devices
6. Waste & Destruction Oversight
Regulators expect strict controls for waste.
Requirements:
☐ Waste containers secured with locks
☐ Weighing & logging process in seed-to-sale system
☐ Continuous video coverage during destruction
☐ Destruction method compliant (mix with inert material)
Documentation:
☐ Waste logs retained per state rules (often 1–3 years)
☐ SOPs for waste handling are written and accessible
☐ Two-person verification for destruction events
7. Security SOP Readiness Checklist
Operator must confirm:
☐ Written visitor management policy
☐ Written emergency response plan
☐ Written security breach reporting procedure
☐ Employee background checks completed
☐ Badge access logs reviewed weekly
☐ Security data backed up offsite
☐ All staff trained on diversion prevention
8. Security Gap Assessment (Quick Self-Check)
Rate your readiness:
9. Final Certification
I certify that the above information is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Operator Name: __________________________
Title: __________________________
Signature: __________________________
Date: __________________________
Aldevra Advantage
Security is non-negotiable in a cannabis kitchen.
Aldevra helps operators design facilities that meet state surveillance rules, pass inspections, and protect high-value inventory.
