Complete Warehouse CCTV Layout Guide
Professional camera placement strategies for warehouse surveillance. Learn how to cover loading docks, aisles, and high-rack areas effectively.
Warehouse Coverage Challenges
Warehouses present unique challenges for CCTV design. High ceilings, large open areas, and racking systems create coverage complexity.
Typical Warehouse Layout Zones
Divide your warehouse into zones for focused coverage planning:
Loading Dock Zone
Requires highest detail level. Needs multiple angles for license plate capture, package visibility, and personnel identification.
Main Aisle Coverage
General movement detection. Cameras positioned to cover the length of primary aisles with 3-4 meter overlap.
High-Rack Zones
Prevent theft and monitor inventory. Position cameras to see rack faces, not just below them.
Exit Points
Cover all exits with high-detail cameras for personnel identification and theft prevention.
Camera Placement Strategy
For a typical 5,000 sq ft warehouse (e.g., 50m × 100m):
Recommended Configuration
- 4-6 cameras - Main coverage of aisles at 4-5 meter height
- 2-3 cameras - Loading dock area (high detail)
- 2 cameras - High-rack zones at elevated height
- 2 cameras - Exit/entrance points
- 1 camera - Office/admin area (if needed)
Lens and Resolution Recommendations
Cost Estimation
For a typical 5,000 sq ft warehouse with 12-camera system:
| Cameras (12x @ ~$200 avg) | $2,400 |
| Recording Equipment & Storage | $1,200 |
| Cabling & Installation Materials | $800 |
| Installation Labor (2 days) | $1,200 |
| Total System Cost | $5,600 |
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