Purpose
Section titled “Purpose”Outline the common process and questions that need to be asked before/during a site survey for a video surveillance project
Requirements
Section titled “Requirements”- Floor plan for the facility
Process
Section titled “Process”- What is the client trying to capture?
- Audio
- Video
- Both
- How long does the video need to be retained?
- What are the key angles that need to be captured?
- Entry/Exit points
- High value areas such as locations where cash is exchanged or electronic equipment is stored
- License plate recognition
- Serial numbers on cash
- Does the system need to be able to alert someone of motion?
- Is there a system that is being replaced?
- If so, can the cabling be re-used?
- Is there a secure room or cabinet that the recording device can be stored in?
- If power goes out to the building, do you need the ability to continue recording? If yes, for how long?
- Do you need to be able to see the video feed from outside the facility via:
- Computer
- Mobile App
- Will the surveillance system need to integrate into an application or building system?
- Determine if you are doing a system that will need to be powered via Power Over Ethernet, if their is sufficient port capacity and power on the switch(es)
- While onsite take captures of proposed location for cameras, cabinets to store equipment