CCTV for factories and warehouses: how many cameras you need and where to put them
A typical factory / warehouse needs about 10 CCTV cameras — 3 to cover the essentials (gate & weighbridge, loading bays), up to 14 for complete coverage. Below is a placement map, the right camera type for each spot, a 16-channel recorder with 4 TB of storage and a complete kit with prices in Kenya.
Where to place CCTV cameras in a factory / warehouse
Recommended plan for a medium-sized factory / warehouse — 10 cameras. Numbers match the table below.
| # | Area | Camera | Qty | Why it goes here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gate & weighbridgeEssential | Zoom bullet | 1 | Records every truck, driver and number plate in and out. |
| 2 | Loading baysEssential | Bullet | 2 | One camera per bay records every pallet loaded and offloaded. |
| 3 | Racking aisles | Bullet | 4 | Long, narrow aisles need cameras looking straight down them. |
| 4 | Production floor | Bullet | 2 | Overview of machines and work areas for safety and incident review. |
| 5 | Site office | Dome | 1 | Covers the office, documents and cash. |
Which cameras to use
Varifocal (zoom) bullet camera
Outdoor camera with an adjustable zoom lens, so it can be set to see far or wide after installation.
Best for: Gates, long driveways, forecourts and reading number plates.
Bullet camera
Weatherproof outdoor camera. Its visible shape is a deterrent on its own.
Best for: Outside walls, yards, perimeters and loading areas.
Vandal-proof dome camera
Tough, tamper-resistant dome housing that hides where the lens is pointing.
Best for: Tills, cash offices, corridors and anywhere within reach of people.
Recorder, storage and cabling
For 10 cameras use a 16-channel PoE NVR (it powers the cameras through the network cable) with a 4 TB surveillance hard drive — about 14 days of continuous 4MP recording. Allow roughly 386 m of Cat6 cable, and a UPS so the system keeps recording during power cuts.
Complete kit & prices
- Dahua IPC-HFW5442E-ZE 4MP IR Vari-focal Bullet Network Camera × 9 KSh 144,000
- Dahua IPC-HDBW5442R-ASE 4MP Vandal-proof Dome WizMind Network Camera × 1 KSh 28,000
- Dahua NVR5216-16P-EI 16-Channel 2HDD PoE Network Video Recorder × 1 KSh 45,000
- 4 TB surveillance hard drive (quoted) × 1 —
- Cat6 Outdoor Ethernet Cable × 2 KSh 20,000
- UPS backup power (1 kVA) (quoted) × 1 —
In-stock equipment: KSh 237,000+ 4 TB surveillance hard drive, UPS backup power (1 kVA) (quoted)
Adjust to your factory / warehouse & add to cartFrequently asked questions
How many CCTV cameras does a warehouse need?
Plan one camera per loading bay, one at the gate, cameras down the main racking aisles and around the perimeter. A medium warehouse with two loading bays typically needs 10 to 14 cameras.
Which cameras work best in a warehouse?
Bullet cameras with good infrared range for aisles and yards, zoom (varifocal) cameras at the gate to read number plates, and dual-light cameras on the perimeter to deter intruders at night.
What recorder and storage does a factory / warehouse CCTV system need?
For about 10 cameras, a 16-channel PoE network video recorder (NVR) with a 4 TB surveillance hard drive keeps roughly 14 days of continuous 4MP footage.
Can Kefa Solutions install CCTV for my factory / warehouse?
Yes. Kefa Solutions technicians survey the site, recommend camera positions, install and configure the system, and set up viewing on your phone. Use the CCTV planner to send your plan and request a call back.