Common Mistakes to avoid when installing CCTV towers

CCTV tower installation is a remarkably simple process when you use the services of an expert security company.

Unlike a fixed system that can take days to put in place, CCTV towers will be up and running in minutes, providing immediate protection against a variety of different threats.

However, whilst security companies may make the installation process easy, these are still highly advanced system and like with any piece of security technology there are a few common mistakes that can undermine the performance and reliability of the system.

CCTV are the ultimate building site security tool, but only when used correctly, and mistakes in the installation or observation process can limit their effectiveness and leave you vulnerable to crime and insurance claim rejection.

Here are just some of the common mistakes that you should make sure to avoid when installing a new CCTV tower on your site:

Failure to prepare properly

The very first thing that should be doing when installing a CCTV tower is conducting a full site assessment. This assessment will identify every relevant piece of information about the location that could impact on the effectiveness of the tower once it has been installed.

This can include things such as blind spots, lighting, and any potential obstructions that could get in the line of sight of the cameras atop the tower and limit their effectiveness.

If you don’t have the time to carry out such an assessment, or would rather that someone with more security experience handled this important task, the security firm who provided your tower will almost certainly be able to provide this service as well. It is certainly something that we do for our customers on a regular basis.

Placing your cameras in the wrong place

CCTV towers should be installed in a location where they provide the largest amount of coverage possible, with surveillance of all key areas and assets.

Too low, too high, or too enclosed and the view of your site will be limited to a point where the information provided to you is of limited use.

The perimeter, access points, and any blind spots in your existing CCTV system are other examples of key places a camera must cover.

Failing to install correct lighting

Modern CCTV towers can operate in very low light conditions thanks to their built-in infrared cameras. That said, if criminals cannot see your CCTV tower then its role as a deterrent is extremely limited.

Make sure that you have appropriate lighting illuminating the area that your tower covers, and the tower itself to ensure that no passer-by can be in any doubt about the security system that you have in place.

CCTV towers are still a pretty new security feature on many construction sites and with so much on your mind it is fully understandable that you might not have had the time to gain a full knowledge of how they operate.

If you have any questions at all, we are only a phone call away so feel free to get in touch.