All You Need to Know About Sharjah Police CCTV Regulations for Security and Surveillance

The safety and security of individuals and commercial interests are the top concern for many people regardless of where they live or work. CCTV surveillance system provides an additional line of defense by acting as the eyes and ears of any property when no one is taking care of it. CCTV cameras at any public or private property act as a great tool to deter criminal activities and unauthorized access.

In UAE, there are executive regulations and obligations when it comes to protecting private and public areas by using CCTV cameras. If you want to deploy a CCTV surveillance system in Sharjah, you are required to follow Sharjah Police Approved CCTV guidelines that are made to meet security specifications as per the local laws. At IT Networks Technologies, we are a Sharjah Police-approved CCTV Camera installation company in UAE and offer a comprehensive range of CCTV system planning, designing, installation, and maintenance services in all seven Emirates as per executive regulations and local laws.

So, if you want to secure your property with CCTV camera deployment, take your time to do some research and take the assessment of requirements that you need to fulfill and satisfy the technical and functional specifications of security surveillance systems in your region. The security specifications under Sharjah Police’s regulations specify how and where you should install and deploy CCTV cameras and recording devices. It also defines the conditions that must be followed to achieve security goals in specific settings.

For example, CCTV cameras must be of high quality and should be installed at emergency exits and other key areas such as receptions, lobbies, elevators, and so on. Furthermore, technical specifications such as viewing angles and lighting of your CCTV system should be in line with security specifications as per executive regulations depending on the area being monitored. Every organization is also required to keep CCTV footage for at least 31 days from the recording as per the Sharjah police requirements. These are only a few of the numerous requirements that we are going to discuss here.

Technical Specifications and Conditions of Use for Surveillance Cameras

These are the general requirements and specifications that you must know before deciding on your CCTV system and surveillance diagram.

• You can only use fixed cameras for surveillance.
• IR cameras should be used for outdoor surveillance.
• Cameras with the Auto Iris feature must be installed in areas with constantly changing lighting.
• Outdoor surveillance cameras must be able to withstand a variety of weather conditions. Cameras should have a protection rating of at least IP66.
• Cameras with zoom-in capabilities are not permitted to be used in private areas without prior approval.
• It is illegal to use covert cameras without the prior approval of the authority.
• A surveillance diagram indicating the locations of all cameras must be provided to the authority.
• All surveillance cameras must be cleaned and maintained regularly to ensure good operation.

Other technical specifications for CCTV system deployment

• The CCTV surveillance system’s primary and backup power supplies must be separate and secure.
• All cabling and electrical connections must be concealed to prevent tempering in the system.
• A monitor no smaller than 21 inches in size must be used for monitoring and recording.
• Monitors must be built for 24/7 usage.
• HD monitors and high-quality cables should be used for system deployment and recording.

In addition to these specifications, there are certain requirements under the executive regulations that every private and public property owner should follow when installing, deploying, and monitoring CCTV and surveillance systems.

• Users should hire a Police Approved CCTV and surveillance system installation company for all the planning, designing, installation, and maintenance works.
• The user must keep a detailed record of hard disk drive replacement and footage copying for future inquiries if needed. The record must include the time, date, name & signature of the handler, and reasons for hard disk replacement and copying footage.
• The user must keep a record of all cleaning and maintenance operations performed on the surveillance system. The record must keep the name of the person who carries out these tasks along with the date and time of the operations.
• A trained and qualified person should handle all the monitoring, recording, copying, and downloading tasks with complete authority and accountability.
• An advisory CCTV signage indicating that CCTV cameras are in operation should be placed in areas under CCTV surveillance.

These are just a few basic CCTV system requirements that users need to know and follow while installing a security and surveillance system at residential and commercial properties. Only an authorized and approved CCTV installation company can help you meet all the security specifications as per the executive regulations to avoid any legal trouble for CCTV operations in public or private areas.

IT Networks is a renowned CCTV installation company in UAE offering its services in all seven emirates. We offer Sharjah Police-approved CCTV Camera System installation and maintenance services along with police-approved security cameras and accessories. We provide CCTV services to businesses of all sizes and types, private property owners, government departments, and other business customers as per their specific requirements.

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