Commercial CCTV Planning Checklist for Warehouses
Warehouse CCTV needs to be planned around real site activity, not just camera counts. Doors, loading bays, aisles, external areas and high-value zones all affect the system layout.
This checklist covers the practical items to consider before installing or upgrading CCTV in a commercial warehouse.
CCTV planning areas
- Entry and exit points
- Loading docks and roller doors
- Aisles and stock areas
- External yards and car parks
- Network and recording infrastructure
Start with the areas that need visibility
Camera locations should be based on risk, site use, lighting, network paths and the purpose of the footage.
Main entrances and exits
Plan coverage for staff entries, visitor entries, delivery doors and other key access points.
Loading areas
Roller doors, docks, dispatch areas and receiving zones are common priority areas for warehouse CCTV.
Aisles and internal movement
Camera placement should consider forklift paths, stock aisles, packing areas and operational blind spots.
External areas
Yards, car parks, gates, waste areas and external doors may need coverage depending on site layout and lighting.
High-value stock zones
Areas containing high-value materials, tools, equipment or restricted stock may need dedicated coverage.
Office and reception zones
Warehouse offices, reception areas and staff entries may need separate camera coverage from the warehouse floor.
Cameras need cabling, network and power planning
A CCTV system is only as reliable as the infrastructure behind it.
Commercial CCTV often relies on data cabling, PoE switches, network racks, recording equipment, UPS support and proper cable pathways.
EDN can coordinate CCTV cabling and security infrastructure with the broader electrical and data package for warehouse projects.
Infrastructure to confirm
- Camera locations and mounting heights
- Data cabling pathways
- Network switch and rack capacity
- NVR or recording location
- UPS support where required
- Internet and remote access requirements
Think about how the system will be used after installation
A CCTV system should be practical for the people who will review footage and manage the site.
Footage review needs
Confirm whether the system needs to help review deliveries, staff incidents, stock movement, vehicle access or after-hours events.
Lighting conditions
Camera performance depends heavily on lighting, glare, external conditions and mounting position.
Security integration
CCTV may need to integrate or coordinate with alarms, access control, gates or site procedures.
Keep planning the full infrastructure package
These related pages connect this guide to EDN’s commercial services and other resources.
Commercial Fitouts
Electrical, data, security and network infrastructure for fitout projects.
View Commercial FitoutsData & Network Cabling
Structured cabling, data points, comms racks and access point cabling.
View Data CablingSecurity Systems
CCTV, alarms, access control and integrated commercial security.
View SecurityResources
More planning guides for commercial electrical, data and security projects.
View ResourcesFAQs
How many cameras does a warehouse need?
It depends on the site layout, risk areas, lighting, doors, aisles, external zones and the purpose of the footage.
Can EDN install CCTV and data cabling together?
Yes. EDN can support CCTV cabling, network infrastructure and commercial security systems as part of a broader project.
Should CCTV be planned before warehouse racking is installed?
Yes where possible. Racking, stock layout and forklift paths can affect camera views and cable pathways.
Does EDN work on domestic CCTV?
No. EDN focuses on commercial security systems and infrastructure projects.
Planning CCTV for a warehouse?
EDN can help plan commercial CCTV, data cabling and security infrastructure around the way your site operates.