Here is some good DD found from Ben Z. on other board. Its long lol.
Ben Z
4 mins
I was just digging around and came upon this...Very lengthy but could be exactly what this pr is talking about and why it took until last Friday to actually complete the changes to the facility. Apparently HC changed the security requirements near the end of July from level 5 or 6 security to level 7.
Buddha, on 19 Jul 2014 - 8:15 PM, said:
Could you please post a link to the changes or post the differences between a 5 & 6 to a level 7 security.
Thank you.
Peace...Buddha
Here is a link to the security levels and their regulations used for controlled substances (scroll up and down to view the desired security level):
http://www.hc-sc.gc....ndex-eng.php#c7
Here is the printed version if you prefer not to use the link:
Security level - 7
7.1 General
7.1.1 . The following are examples of the minimum requirements which the Bureau will accept for level 7 security. This level is determined by the location of the licensed dealer and the maximum inventory. The monetary value of the inventory is calculated using the illicit value of the drug. (See Appendix B, Table 1) .
7.1.2 . The Bureau will consider alternate forms of secure environs, such as laminates, providing they are equal in force resistance to the examples given below.
7.1.3 . Minimum Electrical Detection Requirements:
1.Smoke detector inside vault.
2.Sufficient detectors to indicate when there is an unauthorized attempt to access, penetrate, remove, or open the vault or safe.
3.Detectors which will indicate when there is an unauthorized opening of the vault or safe door or any attempt to circumvent the detector is made.
4.All vault and safe alarms on one zone which is separate from other detection devices installed in the warehouse.
5.Vault or safe alarm equipment is to be monitored by a U.L.C. (Underwriters Laboratories of Canada) approved central monitoring station. When such service is unavailable the Bureau will consider alternates.
6.Grade "B" Line supervision.
7.Control boxes for the security system are to be located inside the vault or safe.
8.Proximity detector (capacitance detector) if used in conjunction with a safe must be placed either inside or underneath the safe whenever feasible.
7.1.4 . All electrical conduit for the alarm system, security equipment, lighting, telephone, etc. shall be in accordance with any applicable electrical code. All conduit entering the walls, ceiling, or floor shall have at least one offset within the vault structure. Arrangement of bends shall be so that drainage is to the exterior. Conduit shall not exceed 3.8 cm (1 1/2"
diameter.
7.1.5 . The secure environs if they include a vault, safe or caged area, are to be located at least 1 metre (3' from any outside wall if located on a ground floor or an accessible roof. The Bureau may consider certain conditions to be equivalent to the 1 metre (3' requirements. These conditions may be in the form of another building in close proximity to the secure environs, ditches, cement pylons, etc. The 1 metre (3' requirement applies, regardless of the distance from the ground or accessible roof, if construction is to be against a wall which is common to another company.
7.1.6 . Ventilation - Openings in the vault for ventilation or air conditioning are not allowed if the overall security of the vault is lowered. In instances where either a circulation of air or air conditioning is necessary for the drug stability, one of the following conditions must be met:
1.Openings must have one dimension 15 cm (6" or less and the total area of the opening cannot exceed 619 cm2 (96in2).
2.The opening or duct work must be protected by the installation of N 5 (15 mm (5/8" ) steel reinforcing rods securely anchored into the wall on 15 cm (6" centers and horizontally reinforced on 40 cm (16" centers, or a grill.
3.If a grill is to be used it is to be constructed of either N 5 (15 mm (5/8" ) steel reinforcing rods on 15 cm (6" centers and horizontally reinforced on 40 cm (16" centers, or 3.5 mm (10 gauge) expanded metal mesh, welded into a 6 mm (1/4" metal frame. The frame is to be securely anchored to the wall.
7.2 Secure Environs (Vault)
7.2.1 . Walls
1.Cement Block
High density concrete block wall 15 cm (6" thick reinforced every void with N 5 (15 mm (5/8" ) deformed steel reinforcing bars. Each void filled with type "M" mortar, or
2.Poured Concrete (20.7 MPa (3000 lb/in2) minimum).
10 cm (4" poured concrete reinforced every 20 cm (8" with deformed steel reinforcing bars N 5 (15 mm (5/8" ) thick in both directions or reinforced using 3.5 mm (10 gauge) expanded metal mesh which has opening 5 x 2.5 cm (2" x 1" .
3.Ceiling/floor
10 cm (4" poured concrete (20.7 MPa (3000 lb/in2) minimum) reinforced with N 5 (15 mm (5/8" ) deformed steel reinforcing bars every 20 cm (8" in both directions or reinforced with 3.5 mm (10 gauge) expanded metal mesh which has opening 5 x 2.5 cm (2" x 1" .
7.2.2 . Door
1.Any fire resistant bank type vault door will be acceptable. (Insulated Record Storage Vault Door).
2.Any inside escape handle attached to the door must be removed or rendered inoperable. A telephone, intercom or other type of warning device may be installed, to replace the escape handle for those instances when someone is accidentally locked inside the vault. These warning devices are not a Bureau requirement.
3.Combination lock is to be changeable, manipulation proof, possessing at least 3 tumblers and have a spy proof dial.
4.The lock combination must be stored in a secure location and changed yearly, or whenever a person knowing the combination no longer requires it.
7.3 Safe
7.3.1 . If a safe is to be used for level 7 security instead of a vault, it is to be a burglar resistant safe which is Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC) rated at a level ULC-TL-30.
7.3.2 . The safe is to be located in a caged area which meets the requirements described in Appendix D.
7.3.3 . The caged area described in 7.3.2 should be located in a locked room.
7.3.4 . Safe must be anchored to the floor in such a manner that it cannot be removed without first opening the safe door.
7.3.5 . If the safe is equipped with a combination lock, the lock combination must be stored in a secure location and changed yearly, or whenever a person knowing the combination no longer requires it.
7.4 Cage
7.4.1 . Certain controlled substances may be held in a caged area. Appendix D identifies the drugs which can be stored in this manner as well as the requirements for both the cage's construction and its electrical detection equipment.
Here is Security Level - 6:
6.1 General
6.1.1 . The following are examples of the minimum requirements which the Bureau will accept for level 6 security. This level is determined by the location of the licensed dealer and the maximum inventory. The monetary value of the inventory is calculated using the illicit value of the drug. (See Appendix B, Table 1) .
6.1.2 . The Bureau will consider alternate forms of secure environs, such as laminates, providing they are equal in force resistance to the examples given below.
6.1.3 . Minimum Electrical Detection Requirements:
1.Smoke detector inside vault.
2.Sufficient detectors to indicate when there is an unauthorized attempt to access, penetrate, remove, or open the vault or safe.
3.Detectors which will indicate when there is an unauthorized opening of the vault or safe door or any attempt to circumvent the detector is made.
4.All vault and safe alarms on one zone which is separate from other detection devices installed in the warehouse.
5.Electrical detection equipment is to be monitored by a monitoring station. Minimum Grade "B" line supervision is required.
6.Control boxes for the security system are to be located inside the vault or safe.
7.Proximity detector (capacitance detector) if used in conjunction with a safe must be placed either inside or underneath the safe whenever feasible. Alternate equivalent detection equipment may be used.
6.1.4 . All electrical conduit for the alarm system, security equipment, lighting, telephone, etc. shall be in accordance with any applicable electrical code. All conduit entering the walls, ceiling, or floor shall have at least one offset within the vault structure. Arrangement of bends shall be so that drainage is to the exterior. Conduit shall not exceed 3.8 cm (1 1/2" diameter.
6.1.5 . The secure environs if they include a vault, safe or caged area, are to be located at least 1 metre (3' from any outside wall if located on a ground floor or an accessible roof. The Bureau may consider certain conditions to be equivalent to the 1 metre (3' requirements. These conditions may be in the form of another building in close proximity to the secure environs, ditches, cement pylons, etc. The 1 metre (3' requirement applies, regardless of the distance from the ground or accessible roof, if construction is to be against a wall which is common to another company.
6.1.6 . Ventilation - Openings in the vault for ventilation or air conditioning are not allowed if the overall security of the vault is lowered. In instances where either a circulation of air or air conditioning is necessary for the drug stability, one of the following conditions must be met:
1.Openings must have one dimension 15 cm (6" or less and the total area of the opening cannot exceed 619 cm2 (96in2).
2.The opening or duct work must be protected by the installation of N 5 (15 mm (5/8" ) steel reinforcing rods securely anchored into the wall on 15 cm (6" centers and horizontally reinforced on 40 cm (16" centers, or a grill.
3.If a grill is to be used it is to be constructed of either N 5 (15 mm (5/8" ) steel reinforcing rods on 15 cm (6" centers and horizontally reinforced on 40 cm (16" centers, or 3.5 mm (10 gauge) expanded metal mesh, welded into a 6 mm (1/4" metal frame. The frame is to be securely anchored to the wall.
6.2. Secure Environs (Vault)
6.2.1 . Walls
1.Cement Block
30 cm (12" high density cement blocks with cores filled with type "M" mortar and reinforced to meet structural codes, or
2.Poured Concrete •20 cm (8" thick poured concrete (20.7 MPa (3000 lbs/in2) minimum).
•Reinforced to meet structural codes.
3.Ceiling/Floor •20 cm (8" thick poured concrete (20.7 MPa (3000 lbs/in2) minimum).
•Reinforced to meet structural codes.
6.2.2 . Door
1.Solid wooden door wrapped with 1.5 mm (16 gauge) steel and a 1.9 mm (14 gauge) metal frame.
2.Secured with an approved padlock (See Appendix E) and hasp. A multibolt lock system may be considered equivalent by the Bureau.
6.3 Safe
6.3.1 . If a safe is to be used for level 6 security instead of a vault, it is to be a burglar resistant safe which is Underwriter Laboratories of Canada (ULC) rated at a level ULC-TL-15.
6.3.2 . The safe can be installed in a room which is normally under a lock and key system. (See 6.3.5. below). The room must be equipped with a detector which will indicate when there is an unauthorized attempt to open the door. The room and door must meet the requirements of 3.2.2 and 3.3.2.
6.3.3 . Records of the issuing of combinations and keys, under the authorization of an officer in the institution, shall be maintained and be available to TPP inspectors.
6.3.4 . Safe must be anchored to the floor in such a manner that it cannot be removed without first opening the door.
6.3.5 . If the safe is located in a metal cage, in lieu of a locked room, the cage must meet the requirements outlined in Appendix D.
6.4 Cage
6.4.1 . Certain controlled substances may be held in a caged area. Appendix D identifies the drugs which can be stored in this manner as well as the requirements for both the cage's construction and its electrical detection equipment.
Here is Security Level - 5:
5.1 General
5.1.1 . The following are examples of the minimum requirements which the Bureau will accept for level 5 security. This level is determined by the location of the licensed dealer and the maximum inventory. The monetary value of the inventory is calculated using the illicit value of the drug. (See Appendix B, Table 1).
5.1.2 . The Bureau will consider alternate forms of secure environs, such as laminates, providing they are equal in force resistance to the examples given below.
5.1.3 Minimum Electrical Detection Requirements:
1.Sufficient detectors to indicate when there is an unauthorized attempt to open, penetrate or remove the vault or safe.
2.Smoke detector inside vault.
3.Detection equipment which will indicate motion inside the vault.
4.Vault or safe detection equipment may be wired into general warehouse security. Minimum Grade "B" line supervision is required. Line supervision is to be monitored by a monitoring station.
5.Control boxes for the security system are to be located inside the vault and safe.
6.Proximity detector (capacitance detector), if used in conjunction with a safe, must be placed either inside or underneath the safe whenever feasible. Alternate equivalent detection equipment may be used.
5.1.4 . All electrical conduit for the alarm system, security equipment, lighting, telephone, etc. shall be in accordance with any applicable electrical code. All conduit entering the walls, ceiling, or floor shall have at least one offset within the vault structure. Arrangement of bends shall be so that drainage is to the exterior. Conduit shall not exceed 3.8 cm (1 1/2" diameter.
5.1.5 . The secure environs if they include a vault, safe or caged area, must be located at least 1 metre (3' from any outside wall if located on a ground floor or an accessible roof. The Bureau may consider certain conditions to be equivalent to the 1 metre (3' requirements. These conditions may be in the form of another building in close proximity to the secure environs, ditches, cement pylons, etc. The 1 metre (3' requirement applies, regardless of the distance from the ground or accessible roof, if construction is to be against a wall which is common to another company.
5.1.6 . Ventilation - Openings in the vault for ventilation or air conditioning are not allowed if the overall security of the vault is lowered. In instances where either a circulation of air or air conditioning is necessary for the drug stability, one of the following conditions must be met:
1.Openings must have one dimension 15 cm (6" or less and the total area of the opening cannot exceed 619 cm2 (96in2).
2.The opening or duct work must be protected by the installation of N 5 (15 mm (5/8" ) steel reinforcing rods securely anchored into the wall on 15 cm (6" centers and horizontally reinforced on 40 cm (16" centers, or a grill.
3.If a grill is to be used it is to be constructed of either N 5 (15 mm (5/8" ) steel reinforcing rods on 15 cm (6" centers and horizontally reinforced on 40 cm (16" centers, or 3.5 mm (10 gauge) expanded metal mesh, welded into a 6 mm (1/4" metal frame. The frame is to be securely anchored to the wall.
5.2 Secure Environs (Vault)
5.2.1 . Walls
1.Cement Block
20 cm (8" high density concrete blocks with cores filled with type "M" mortar and reinforced as required to meet structural codes, or
2.Poured Concrete •15 cm (6" thick poured concrete (20.7 MPa (3000 lbs/in2) minimum).
•Reinforced as required to meet structural codes.
3.Ceiling/Floor •15 cm (6" thick poured concrete (20.7 MPa (3000 lbs/in2) minimum).
•Reinforced as required to meet structural codes.
5.2.2 . Door
1.1.5 mm (16 gauge) hollow metal door with a 1.9 mm (14 gauge) metal frame.
2.Grouted or blocked in the area of the strike plate.
3.Locking device must penetrate the door frame at least 1.25 cm or be a vertical throw locking device.
4.Not to be on a master key system.
5.Records of the issuing of combinations and keys, under the authorization of an officer in the institution, shall be maintained and be available to TPP inspectors.
5.3 Safe
5.3.1 . A records safe (fire resistant safe) may be used for this level of security providing it has a U.L.C. (Underwriters Laboratories of Canada) rating of class A, B, or C (New Ratings 350-4, 350-2, 350-1 respectively).
5.3.2 . It should be noted that the class "C" safe offers the same force resistance as the class "A" and "B" safes. Class "A" and "B" safes are constructed with more insulating material which results in increased fire protection for the contents.
5.3.3 . The safe can be installed in a room which is normally under a lock and key system. (See 5.3.6. below). The room must be equipped with a detector which will indicate when there is an unauthorized attempt to open the door. The room and door must meet the requirements of 3.2.2 and 3.3.2.
5.3.4 . Records of the issuing of combinations and keys, under the authorization of an officer in the institution, shall be maintained and be available to TPP inspectors.
5.3.5 . If the safe is located in a metal caged area, in lieu of the locked room, the cage must meet the requirements outlined in Appendix D.
5.3.6 . Safe must be anchored to the floor in such a manner that it cannot be removed without first opening the door.
5.4 Cage
5.4.1 . Certain controlled substances may be held in a caged area. Appendix D identifies the drugs which can be stored in this manner as well as the requirements for both the cage's construction and its electrical detection equipment.
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If raising security levels is a ploy to thin out potential applicants...we can expect Heath Canada to go to Level 8 next.
They(Health Canada) has 5 more levels of security that is at there disposal...From Level 8 to Level 12. If they(Health Canada) intends only 2 or 3 LP's to supply all the Medical MJ in Canada. HC can and will, change the Regulations of the MMPR up to and including a "Security Level 12" to insure they weed out the all the "Riff Raff" and supply a monopoly for those preferred/chosen producers.
The MMPR is looking more and more each day, like a business for only the deep pocketed friends of "Steven Harper" and his Conservative Party. And has been proven with multipal and extreme changes to the Regulations since its conception to be a rigged game, that will go above and beyond to insure and provide that the right people get and keep the LP licensing.
Peace...Buddha
Ben Z
4 mins
I was just digging around and came upon this...Very lengthy but could be exactly what this pr is talking about and why it took until last Friday to actually complete the changes to the facility. Apparently HC changed the security requirements near the end of July from level 5 or 6 security to level 7.
Buddha, on 19 Jul 2014 - 8:15 PM, said:
Could you please post a link to the changes or post the differences between a 5 & 6 to a level 7 security.
Thank you.
Peace...Buddha
Here is a link to the security levels and their regulations used for controlled substances (scroll up and down to view the desired security level):
http://www.hc-sc.gc....ndex-eng.php#c7
Here is the printed version if you prefer not to use the link:
Security level - 7
7.1 General
7.1.1 . The following are examples of the minimum requirements which the Bureau will accept for level 7 security. This level is determined by the location of the licensed dealer and the maximum inventory. The monetary value of the inventory is calculated using the illicit value of the drug. (See Appendix B, Table 1) .
7.1.2 . The Bureau will consider alternate forms of secure environs, such as laminates, providing they are equal in force resistance to the examples given below.
7.1.3 . Minimum Electrical Detection Requirements:
1.Smoke detector inside vault.
2.Sufficient detectors to indicate when there is an unauthorized attempt to access, penetrate, remove, or open the vault or safe.
3.Detectors which will indicate when there is an unauthorized opening of the vault or safe door or any attempt to circumvent the detector is made.
4.All vault and safe alarms on one zone which is separate from other detection devices installed in the warehouse.
5.Vault or safe alarm equipment is to be monitored by a U.L.C. (Underwriters Laboratories of Canada) approved central monitoring station. When such service is unavailable the Bureau will consider alternates.
6.Grade "B" Line supervision.
7.Control boxes for the security system are to be located inside the vault or safe.
8.Proximity detector (capacitance detector) if used in conjunction with a safe must be placed either inside or underneath the safe whenever feasible.
7.1.4 . All electrical conduit for the alarm system, security equipment, lighting, telephone, etc. shall be in accordance with any applicable electrical code. All conduit entering the walls, ceiling, or floor shall have at least one offset within the vault structure. Arrangement of bends shall be so that drainage is to the exterior. Conduit shall not exceed 3.8 cm (1 1/2"
diameter. 7.1.5 . The secure environs if they include a vault, safe or caged area, are to be located at least 1 metre (3'
from any outside wall if located on a ground floor or an accessible roof. The Bureau may consider certain conditions to be equivalent to the 1 metre (3' requirements. These conditions may be in the form of another building in close proximity to the secure environs, ditches, cement pylons, etc. The 1 metre (3' requirement applies, regardless of the distance from the ground or accessible roof, if construction is to be against a wall which is common to another company. 7.1.6 . Ventilation - Openings in the vault for ventilation or air conditioning are not allowed if the overall security of the vault is lowered. In instances where either a circulation of air or air conditioning is necessary for the drug stability, one of the following conditions must be met:
1.Openings must have one dimension 15 cm (6"
or less and the total area of the opening cannot exceed 619 cm2 (96in2). 2.The opening or duct work must be protected by the installation of N 5 (15 mm (5/8"
) steel reinforcing rods securely anchored into the wall on 15 cm (6" centers and horizontally reinforced on 40 cm (16" centers, or a grill. 3.If a grill is to be used it is to be constructed of either N 5 (15 mm (5/8"
) steel reinforcing rods on 15 cm (6" centers and horizontally reinforced on 40 cm (16" centers, or 3.5 mm (10 gauge) expanded metal mesh, welded into a 6 mm (1/4" metal frame. The frame is to be securely anchored to the wall. 7.2 Secure Environs (Vault)
7.2.1 . Walls
1.Cement Block
High density concrete block wall 15 cm (6"
thick reinforced every void with N 5 (15 mm (5/8" ) deformed steel reinforcing bars. Each void filled with type "M" mortar, or 2.Poured Concrete (20.7 MPa (3000 lb/in2) minimum).
10 cm (4"
poured concrete reinforced every 20 cm (8" with deformed steel reinforcing bars N 5 (15 mm (5/8" ) thick in both directions or reinforced using 3.5 mm (10 gauge) expanded metal mesh which has opening 5 x 2.5 cm (2" x 1" . 3.Ceiling/floor
10 cm (4"
poured concrete (20.7 MPa (3000 lb/in2) minimum) reinforced with N 5 (15 mm (5/8" ) deformed steel reinforcing bars every 20 cm (8" in both directions or reinforced with 3.5 mm (10 gauge) expanded metal mesh which has opening 5 x 2.5 cm (2" x 1" . 7.2.2 . Door
1.Any fire resistant bank type vault door will be acceptable. (Insulated Record Storage Vault Door).
2.Any inside escape handle attached to the door must be removed or rendered inoperable. A telephone, intercom or other type of warning device may be installed, to replace the escape handle for those instances when someone is accidentally locked inside the vault. These warning devices are not a Bureau requirement.
3.Combination lock is to be changeable, manipulation proof, possessing at least 3 tumblers and have a spy proof dial.
4.The lock combination must be stored in a secure location and changed yearly, or whenever a person knowing the combination no longer requires it.
7.3 Safe
7.3.1 . If a safe is to be used for level 7 security instead of a vault, it is to be a burglar resistant safe which is Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC) rated at a level ULC-TL-30.
7.3.2 . The safe is to be located in a caged area which meets the requirements described in Appendix D.
7.3.3 . The caged area described in 7.3.2 should be located in a locked room.
7.3.4 . Safe must be anchored to the floor in such a manner that it cannot be removed without first opening the safe door.
7.3.5 . If the safe is equipped with a combination lock, the lock combination must be stored in a secure location and changed yearly, or whenever a person knowing the combination no longer requires it.
7.4 Cage
7.4.1 . Certain controlled substances may be held in a caged area. Appendix D identifies the drugs which can be stored in this manner as well as the requirements for both the cage's construction and its electrical detection equipment.
Here is Security Level - 6:
6.1 General
6.1.1 . The following are examples of the minimum requirements which the Bureau will accept for level 6 security. This level is determined by the location of the licensed dealer and the maximum inventory. The monetary value of the inventory is calculated using the illicit value of the drug. (See Appendix B, Table 1) .
6.1.2 . The Bureau will consider alternate forms of secure environs, such as laminates, providing they are equal in force resistance to the examples given below.
6.1.3 . Minimum Electrical Detection Requirements:
1.Smoke detector inside vault.
2.Sufficient detectors to indicate when there is an unauthorized attempt to access, penetrate, remove, or open the vault or safe.
3.Detectors which will indicate when there is an unauthorized opening of the vault or safe door or any attempt to circumvent the detector is made.
4.All vault and safe alarms on one zone which is separate from other detection devices installed in the warehouse.
5.Electrical detection equipment is to be monitored by a monitoring station. Minimum Grade "B" line supervision is required.
6.Control boxes for the security system are to be located inside the vault or safe.
7.Proximity detector (capacitance detector) if used in conjunction with a safe must be placed either inside or underneath the safe whenever feasible. Alternate equivalent detection equipment may be used.
6.1.4 . All electrical conduit for the alarm system, security equipment, lighting, telephone, etc. shall be in accordance with any applicable electrical code. All conduit entering the walls, ceiling, or floor shall have at least one offset within the vault structure. Arrangement of bends shall be so that drainage is to the exterior. Conduit shall not exceed 3.8 cm (1 1/2"
diameter. 6.1.5 . The secure environs if they include a vault, safe or caged area, are to be located at least 1 metre (3'
from any outside wall if located on a ground floor or an accessible roof. The Bureau may consider certain conditions to be equivalent to the 1 metre (3' requirements. These conditions may be in the form of another building in close proximity to the secure environs, ditches, cement pylons, etc. The 1 metre (3' requirement applies, regardless of the distance from the ground or accessible roof, if construction is to be against a wall which is common to another company. 6.1.6 . Ventilation - Openings in the vault for ventilation or air conditioning are not allowed if the overall security of the vault is lowered. In instances where either a circulation of air or air conditioning is necessary for the drug stability, one of the following conditions must be met:
1.Openings must have one dimension 15 cm (6"
or less and the total area of the opening cannot exceed 619 cm2 (96in2). 2.The opening or duct work must be protected by the installation of N 5 (15 mm (5/8"
) steel reinforcing rods securely anchored into the wall on 15 cm (6" centers and horizontally reinforced on 40 cm (16" centers, or a grill. 3.If a grill is to be used it is to be constructed of either N 5 (15 mm (5/8"
) steel reinforcing rods on 15 cm (6" centers and horizontally reinforced on 40 cm (16" centers, or 3.5 mm (10 gauge) expanded metal mesh, welded into a 6 mm (1/4" metal frame. The frame is to be securely anchored to the wall. 6.2. Secure Environs (Vault)
6.2.1 . Walls
1.Cement Block
30 cm (12"
high density cement blocks with cores filled with type "M" mortar and reinforced to meet structural codes, or 2.Poured Concrete •20 cm (8"
thick poured concrete (20.7 MPa (3000 lbs/in2) minimum). •Reinforced to meet structural codes.
3.Ceiling/Floor •20 cm (8"
thick poured concrete (20.7 MPa (3000 lbs/in2) minimum). •Reinforced to meet structural codes.
6.2.2 . Door
1.Solid wooden door wrapped with 1.5 mm (16 gauge) steel and a 1.9 mm (14 gauge) metal frame.
2.Secured with an approved padlock (See Appendix E) and hasp. A multibolt lock system may be considered equivalent by the Bureau.
6.3 Safe
6.3.1 . If a safe is to be used for level 6 security instead of a vault, it is to be a burglar resistant safe which is Underwriter Laboratories of Canada (ULC) rated at a level ULC-TL-15.
6.3.2 . The safe can be installed in a room which is normally under a lock and key system. (See 6.3.5. below). The room must be equipped with a detector which will indicate when there is an unauthorized attempt to open the door. The room and door must meet the requirements of 3.2.2 and 3.3.2.
6.3.3 . Records of the issuing of combinations and keys, under the authorization of an officer in the institution, shall be maintained and be available to TPP inspectors.
6.3.4 . Safe must be anchored to the floor in such a manner that it cannot be removed without first opening the door.
6.3.5 . If the safe is located in a metal cage, in lieu of a locked room, the cage must meet the requirements outlined in Appendix D.
6.4 Cage
6.4.1 . Certain controlled substances may be held in a caged area. Appendix D identifies the drugs which can be stored in this manner as well as the requirements for both the cage's construction and its electrical detection equipment.
Here is Security Level - 5:
5.1 General
5.1.1 . The following are examples of the minimum requirements which the Bureau will accept for level 5 security. This level is determined by the location of the licensed dealer and the maximum inventory. The monetary value of the inventory is calculated using the illicit value of the drug. (See Appendix B, Table 1).
5.1.2 . The Bureau will consider alternate forms of secure environs, such as laminates, providing they are equal in force resistance to the examples given below.
5.1.3 Minimum Electrical Detection Requirements:
1.Sufficient detectors to indicate when there is an unauthorized attempt to open, penetrate or remove the vault or safe.
2.Smoke detector inside vault.
3.Detection equipment which will indicate motion inside the vault.
4.Vault or safe detection equipment may be wired into general warehouse security. Minimum Grade "B" line supervision is required. Line supervision is to be monitored by a monitoring station.
5.Control boxes for the security system are to be located inside the vault and safe.
6.Proximity detector (capacitance detector), if used in conjunction with a safe, must be placed either inside or underneath the safe whenever feasible. Alternate equivalent detection equipment may be used.
5.1.4 . All electrical conduit for the alarm system, security equipment, lighting, telephone, etc. shall be in accordance with any applicable electrical code. All conduit entering the walls, ceiling, or floor shall have at least one offset within the vault structure. Arrangement of bends shall be so that drainage is to the exterior. Conduit shall not exceed 3.8 cm (1 1/2"
diameter. 5.1.5 . The secure environs if they include a vault, safe or caged area, must be located at least 1 metre (3'
from any outside wall if located on a ground floor or an accessible roof. The Bureau may consider certain conditions to be equivalent to the 1 metre (3' requirements. These conditions may be in the form of another building in close proximity to the secure environs, ditches, cement pylons, etc. The 1 metre (3' requirement applies, regardless of the distance from the ground or accessible roof, if construction is to be against a wall which is common to another company. 5.1.6 . Ventilation - Openings in the vault for ventilation or air conditioning are not allowed if the overall security of the vault is lowered. In instances where either a circulation of air or air conditioning is necessary for the drug stability, one of the following conditions must be met:
1.Openings must have one dimension 15 cm (6"
or less and the total area of the opening cannot exceed 619 cm2 (96in2). 2.The opening or duct work must be protected by the installation of N 5 (15 mm (5/8"
) steel reinforcing rods securely anchored into the wall on 15 cm (6" centers and horizontally reinforced on 40 cm (16" centers, or a grill. 3.If a grill is to be used it is to be constructed of either N 5 (15 mm (5/8"
) steel reinforcing rods on 15 cm (6" centers and horizontally reinforced on 40 cm (16" centers, or 3.5 mm (10 gauge) expanded metal mesh, welded into a 6 mm (1/4" metal frame. The frame is to be securely anchored to the wall. 5.2 Secure Environs (Vault)
5.2.1 . Walls
1.Cement Block
20 cm (8"
high density concrete blocks with cores filled with type "M" mortar and reinforced as required to meet structural codes, or 2.Poured Concrete •15 cm (6"
thick poured concrete (20.7 MPa (3000 lbs/in2) minimum). •Reinforced as required to meet structural codes.
3.Ceiling/Floor •15 cm (6"
thick poured concrete (20.7 MPa (3000 lbs/in2) minimum). •Reinforced as required to meet structural codes.
5.2.2 . Door
1.1.5 mm (16 gauge) hollow metal door with a 1.9 mm (14 gauge) metal frame.
2.Grouted or blocked in the area of the strike plate.
3.Locking device must penetrate the door frame at least 1.25 cm or be a vertical throw locking device.
4.Not to be on a master key system.
5.Records of the issuing of combinations and keys, under the authorization of an officer in the institution, shall be maintained and be available to TPP inspectors.
5.3 Safe
5.3.1 . A records safe (fire resistant safe) may be used for this level of security providing it has a U.L.C. (Underwriters Laboratories of Canada) rating of class A, B, or C (New Ratings 350-4, 350-2, 350-1 respectively).
5.3.2 . It should be noted that the class "C" safe offers the same force resistance as the class "A" and "B" safes. Class "A" and "B" safes are constructed with more insulating material which results in increased fire protection for the contents.
5.3.3 . The safe can be installed in a room which is normally under a lock and key system. (See 5.3.6. below). The room must be equipped with a detector which will indicate when there is an unauthorized attempt to open the door. The room and door must meet the requirements of 3.2.2 and 3.3.2.
5.3.4 . Records of the issuing of combinations and keys, under the authorization of an officer in the institution, shall be maintained and be available to TPP inspectors.
5.3.5 . If the safe is located in a metal caged area, in lieu of the locked room, the cage must meet the requirements outlined in Appendix D.
5.3.6 . Safe must be anchored to the floor in such a manner that it cannot be removed without first opening the door.
5.4 Cage
5.4.1 . Certain controlled substances may be held in a caged area. Appendix D identifies the drugs which can be stored in this manner as well as the requirements for both the cage's construction and its electrical detection equipment.
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If raising security levels is a ploy to thin out potential applicants...we can expect Heath Canada to go to Level 8 next.
They(Health Canada) has 5 more levels of security that is at there disposal...From Level 8 to Level 12. If they(Health Canada) intends only 2 or 3 LP's to supply all the Medical MJ in Canada. HC can and will, change the Regulations of the MMPR up to and including a "Security Level 12" to insure they weed out the all the "Riff Raff" and supply a monopoly for those preferred/chosen producers.
The MMPR is looking more and more each day, like a business for only the deep pocketed friends of "Steven Harper" and his Conservative Party. And has been proven with multipal and extreme changes to the Regulations since its conception to be a rigged game, that will go above and beyond to insure and provide that the right people get and keep the LP licensing.
Peace...Buddha
