CAN/ULC 4400:2023
Scope
1.1 This Standard establishes a minimum level of protection and safety of occupants, buildings or parts
thereof, which are utilized for the cultivation and ancillary activities associated with cannabis plants and
cannabis products. See Annex A (Informative), Explanatory Materials, Clause A1.1
1.2 This Standard provides minimum requirements for devices, equipment, and systems utilized for
cannabis cultivation and ancillary activities and addresses the risks of fire, electric shock, injury to persons
and explosion associated with these devices, equipment and systems.
1.3 This Standard does not address the following:
a) General fire prevention or building construction features that are normally a function of building
and fire codes;
b) The efficacy or consumption of the cannabis plant or cannabis products;
c) Premises used exclusively for operational activities such as office space, call centres, and retail
outlets, used for the distribution, marketing, or sale of cannabis, except as defined in Clause 1.4;
NOTE 1: Shipping and receiving of products from the production facility for further distribution are not considered as retail
outlet.
NOTE 2: See Annex A (Informative) Explanatory Materials, Clause A1.3(c).
d) The transportation of cannabis or cannabis related products;
e) Occupational health and safety requirements governing cannabis workers and personnel except
as identified in Clauses 10.2 and 17.2;
f) Security of the supply chain monitoring system, including cybersecurity and notifications; and
g) Outdoor grow area (including cannabis and industrial hemp).
h) The requirements of this Standard are not intended to apply where Canadian laws and
regulations permit the growth of plants within a dwelling unit or residential occupancy for
recreational, medicinal or personal purposes.
1.4 Where buildings or premises combine cultivation and processing of cannabis plants, including
ancillary activities along with other operational activities outlined in Clause 1.3(c), the requirements of this
Standard shall apply to that portion of the facility as determined by Clauses 1.1 and 1.2. See Annex A
(Informative), Explanatory Materials, Clause A1.4.
1.5 This standard does not address requirements for the security of premises from intrusion and
infiltration, or considerations for secure access and safe egress. Please refer to ULC 4400-3, Standard for
Safety of Premises, Buildings and Equipment Utilized for the Cultivation, Production and Processing of
Cannabis – Part 3: Security.
OEN:
ULC
Langue:
English
Code(s) de l'ICS:
13.220.20;
13.310;
65.040.20;
91.120
Statut:
Norme
Date de Publication:
2023-12-12
Numéro Standard:
CAN/ULC 4400:2023