How many CCTV cameras a site needs

Cameras are counted not by square metres but by tasks: what exactly must be visible and why.

Site survey and cost estimate are free of charge

How to count

Five steps to the number

1. List the zonesEntrance, till, sales floor, storeroom, yard, car park — every zone that needs watching.
2. Define the task in each zoneA general overview is one thing. Making out a face or a number plate is another: for that the camera is placed closer with a narrower view.
3. Start with the entranceA camera at the entrance is needed almost always: everyone passes through it.
4. Check the blind spotsShelving, columns and corners block the view. Sometimes two cameras from different sides are needed instead of one.
5. Large groundsIn a yard, a car park or around a warehouse, one pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera gives the overview, while fixed cameras cover the gate and the entrance.

Questions

How many cameras does a small shop need?

It is usually counted by zones: entrance, till, sales floor and storeroom. The exact number depends on the layout.

Can I start small and add more later?

Yes. If the recorder is chosen with spare channels, new cameras are added without replacing equipment.

How much does installation cost?

Installing one camera costs UZS 250,000 per point. Equipment is priced separately.

Who will count it exactly?

We visit the site, look at the layout and count. The visit and the estimate are free.