Marijuana Licensing
February 26, 2024
Fire marshals reject 60-80% of DIY extraction builds for code violations. Traditional extraction lab construction costs $500K-$2M and takes 18-24 months. Box4Grow delivers pre-engineered C1D1-rated extraction facilities in 12-16 weeks at 40-50% lower cost with guaranteed fire marshal approval.
Simpler safety requirements. Lower insurance costs. FDA-approved solvent. Ideal for processors starting in concentrates. Deploy in 12 weeks with modular 20x40 configurations starting at $150K.
Large equipment integration with high ceilings. Pharmaceutical-grade extraction quality. Premium concentrate production. Modular design accommodates heavy machinery and chillers. Custom configurations $250K-$500K.
Full C1D1 electrical and HVAC systems. Butane and propane extraction capabilities. Highest-margin concentrate production. Complete gas detection and safety systems. C1D1-rated facilities from $300K-$600K.
Rosin press and ice water hash facilities. Minimal safety requirements. Climate-controlled curing and packaging. Entry-level concentrate production starting at $75K-$150K.
Every Box4Grow extraction lab includes engineered safety systems that meet IBC IFC and NFPA codes for cannabis concentrate production. We handle fire marshal documentation and approval coordination.
C1D1/C1D2 electrical systems with explosion-proof fixtures and sealed conduit. Gas detection with continuous LEL monitoring and auto-shutoff at 25% threshold. Fire suppression using FM-200 or CO2 with automatic activation.
Emergency ventilation with fail-safe exhaust fans maintaining negative pressure. Solvent storage in compliant flammable liquid cabinets with grounding and bonding. Safety showers and eyewash stations meeting ANSI Z358.1 standards.
Extraction room separated from processing areas per code requirements. Direct exterior discharge ventilation with no recirculation. Manual pull stations and emergency egress lighting integrated throughout facility.
Traditional extraction lab construction faces three critical problems: fire marshal rejections cost $50K-$100K in redesigns. Contractor delays push timelines to 18-24 months. Insurance companies refuse coverage for non-compliant facilities.
Greg Payne founded Box4Grow after building his own extraction operation. Every Box4Grow extraction lab reflects real-world processor workflows and fire marshal requirements from 400 approved facilities nationwide.
Designed for processors who need compliant infrastructure without the 18-month construction nightmare. Built by cultivators who became processors and faced the same permitting challenges you are facing today.
From ethanol startups to multi-state hydrocarbon operations. Box4Grow extraction labs serve licensed processors at every scale. Deploy safe compliant concentrate production faster than traditional construction.
20x40 modular lab with 200-400 lbs daily throughput capacity. Winterization and filtration integrated. Distillation-ready infrastructure. Simpler safety requirements than hydrocarbon. Starting at $150K.
Full C1D1 electrical and HVAC for butane/propane extraction. Closed-loop extraction systems. Gas detection with auto-shutoff. Solvent recovery integrated. Complete C1D1-rated facility from $300K-$600K.
High-ceiling modular design for large equipment. Heavy equipment mounting and chiller integration. Precision environmental control systems. Pharmaceutical-grade extraction quality. Custom configuration from $250K-$500K.
Choose from five extraction methods based on your processing license and production goals.
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Fire Suppression
Greg Payne founded Box4Grow after facing extraction lab permitting nightmares in his own operation. Every safety system. Every ventilation calculation. Every fire marshal requirement comes from 400 approved facilities serving licensed processors nationwide.
Over 400 facilities deployed across nine states. Every Box4Grow extraction lab passes fire marshal inspection on first visit. Pre-engineered systems eliminate the costly redesigns that plague traditional construction.
Yes in most states. Cannabis extraction typically requires a processor or manufacturer license separate from cultivation licenses. Requirements vary by state but generally include background checks facility inspections and proof of compliant infrastructure. We provide facility documentation for your license application.
Box4Grow provides the compliant facility infrastructure including C1D1 electrical systems HVAC with explosion-proof components gas detection fire suppression and safety systems. You provide extraction machines (closed-loop systems rotary evaporators etc.) chillers vacuum pumps and lab equipment specific to your extraction process.
Fire marshal approval typically takes 4-8 weeks after installation completion. We provide all documentation and coordinate inspections directly. Our 98% first-inspection pass rate means minimal delays and revisions. Traditional builds often face 3-6 months of back-and-forth revisions costing $50K-$100K in changes.
C1D1 (Class 1 Division 1) is required where flammable vapors are present during normal operations like inside hydrocarbon extraction rooms. C1D2 applies to adjacent areas where vapors only appear during accidents or equipment failures. We engineer each zone to the proper NEC classification for your extraction method.
Yes. Box4Grow extraction labs are designed for modular expansion. Add distillation rooms next quarter without facility reconstruction. Integrate packaging areas as you scale production. Connect additional extraction methods as your product line grows. Modular construction eliminates the need for costly facility rebuilds.
Insurance costs vary widely by extraction method state and production volume. Ethanol labs typically $15K-$30K annually. Hydrocarbon C1D1 labs range $40K-$80K annually. Solventless processing $8K-$15K annually. Compliant facility design with proper safety systems significantly reduces insurance premiums and improves coverage options.
We create separate extraction zones with independent ventilation and safety systems meeting code requirements. Ethanol and hydrocarbon labs require physical separation and separate HVAC per fire marshal regulations. Shared support spaces like distillation packaging and storage can serve multiple extraction processes safely.
Licensed processors are capturing 40-60% margins on concentrates while flower margins compress below 20%. Deploy your compliant extraction facility in 12-16 weeks and start concentrate production this quarter. Request a custom quote for your extraction method and production volume.
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