Dispensary Architecture & Design

Camera Sightlines and Visibility Requirements in Dispensary Design

An explanation of how camera placement and clear sightlines shape dispensary architecture, and why visibility failures are a common cause of inspection corrections.

Designing Receiving and Storage Areas for Cannabis Inventory

How the physical design of receiving and storage areas determines inventory control, inspection outcomes, and day-to-day operational risk in a dispensary.

Public vs Restricted Areas in Dispensary Architecture

An explanation of how dispensaries must architecturally separate public and restricted areas, and why improper access control is one of the most common causes of inspection failures.

Back-of-House Layouts That Reduce Compliance Risk

A breakdown of how back-of-house layout decisions affect dispensary compliance, inspections, and daily operations, and why poor internal flow is a common source of regulatory issues.

How to Build a Dispensary Vault and Secure Storage Correctly

Dispensary vaults and secure storage areas are evaluated as risk controls, not amenities. Inspectors focus on construction integrity, access restriction, camera coverage, and inventory movement. A vault that looks secure but fails these criteria will not pass inspection.

How to Design a Dispensary Floor Plan That Passes Inspection

A dispensary floor plan is reviewed as a compliance document, not a design concept. Inspectors focus on access control, camera coverage, secure areas, and operational separation. A floor plan that looks good but ignores inspection criteria will fail, regardless of aesthetics.

How Architectural Decisions Impact Dispensary Inspections

How architectural choices made early in design determine whether dispensary inspections go smoothly or turn into repeated correction cycles.

How to Reinforce Dispensary Storefront Glass for Security and Compliance

A step-by-step overview of how dispensaries reinforce storefront glass to prevent break-ins and reduce risk.