NSI NCP104 issue2 CCTV installation quality audit

• Document No.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

• Installation/handover date

  Date

DOCUMENTATION

• A1 System design specification

  no

  yes

  n/a

• NCP104/10:7.11/9.4
  The design proposal and/or System record for the proposed installation does not clearly state:
  A) Name and address of protected site and/or Name and address of customer
  B) Kind of camera(s): Focal length of lens: Area of coverage: Location of camera, It's associated hardware and/or Intended purpose of surveillance
  C) Pan,tilt, Zoom functions: For zoom lenses, The maximum and minimum focal lengths and zoom ratio: Any other automatic/Remote control functions
  D) Mounting arrangements: Details of any cameras the customer has facility to manoeuvre or isolate
  E) Location of control equipment: Type and location of power supplies: Type and location of monitors and any indication/Warning devices
  F) Minimum light levels (eg lux levels) For each camera/Lens/Monitor combination: Any ancillary lighting (If needed)
  G) where detectors provide inputs to the CCTV system: Location of detector including height: Purpose/Function of input: Detecting range and coverage
  H) The need for the customer to be aware of the requirements of the data protection act(Except where it clearly does not apply), And the CCTV code of practice as published by the information Commissioners office
  I) The requirements for the customer to provide signs under the data protection act(Except with the act does not apply)
  J) The need for the customer to be aware of the requirements of British standard code of practice bs7958 For the management and operation of CCTV, And with the document can be obtained from
  1pt

COMMISSIONING AND HANDOVER DOCUMENTATION

• A2 Commissioning

  no

  yes

  n/a

• NCP104/10:9.3
  No evidence that all aspects of the operation of the system have been demonstrated, And compliance with agreed requirements confirmed. No handover checklist. No acceptance document signed by the customer. No system logbook supplied
  1pt

• A3 Handover

  no

  yes

  n/a

• NCP104/10:9.2
  No commissioning checklist: Checklist does not record all visual and functional tests
  1pt

• A4 NSI Certificate

  no

  yes

  n/a

• Reg13
  Correct NSI certificate not issued within one month

• A5 Operating instructions

  no

  yes

  n/a

• NCP104/10:9.4
  A) Documentation does not include necessary manufacturers literature, Make and model number of all items, Instructions for use of the system including testing and maintenance, Details of possible sources of interference both from and to system equipment
  1pt
  B) Documentation does not include details in respect of operation, Storage and/or Recycling of recording media
  1pt

SYSTEM OPERATIONAL CRITERIA

• B1-B2 Remotely controlled cameras

  no

  yes

  n/a

• NCP104/10:6
  If more than one operator controlling equipment simultaneously system does not cater for more than one operator control in the same camera: One operator to pass control to another operator
  1pt

• NCP104/10:6
  A) Where remotely controlled cameras can return automatically to a preprogrammed view, No arrangements in place whereby an operator wishing to observe the same seen on another camera can switch rapidly between selected pictures
  1pt
  B) Where remotely controlled cameras can return automatically to a pre-programmed view and a method of overriding the automatic program is used, No reminder given warning the operator to return to automatic mode
  1pt

SYSTEM DESIGN CRITERIA

• C1-C3 Surveillance zone determination criteria

  no

  yes

  n/a

• NCP104/10:7.1a
  Where intrusion detection is within the area of coverage of CCTV cameras, No consideration given to the number of monitors required in relation to the number of detection zones to be monitored by operators
  1pt

• NCP104/10:7.1b
  Where intrusion detection is within the area of coverage of CCTV cameras, No consideration given to the number of monitors required in relation to the speed of display of information on monitors in order to capture the relevant information
  1pt

• NCP104/10:7.1c
  Where intrusion detection is within the area of coverage of CCTV cameras, No consideration given to the number of monitors required in relation to the means for recording images
  1pt

• D1-D3 Camera location criteria

  no

  yes

  n/a

• NCP104/10:7.2
  Camera is not located in serviceable positions and/or Free from obstructions
  1pt

• NCP104/10:7.2
  Camera is not located in positions that are free from bright lights in the field of view or light shining directly on lens
  1pt

• NCP104/10:7.2
  Combined effective fields of views of cameras in a perimeter CCTV system do not cover the entire detection zones of any associated intruder detection system
  1pt

• E1-E3 Camera and lens selection criteria

  no

  yes

  n/a

• NCP104/10:7.3
  Cameras and lenses do not cover the area to be viewed taking into account the purpose of surveillance for any person or object
  Note: Recommended target sizes
  A) For identification of the object, Target is less than 120% of the screen height
  B) For recognition of the object, Target is less than 50% of the screen height
  C) For detection of the object, Target is less than 10% of the screen height
  D) For Crowd control, Target is less than 5% of the screen height
  2pts

• N104/10:7.4
  Types of camera selected are not suitable for the application
  2pts

• NCP104/10:7.5
  Where lighting conditions dictate, No electronically or automatically controlled Iris fitted to account for changing lighting conditions and stabilise video signal
  2pts

• F1-F2 Ancilliary Equipment

  no

  yes

  n/a

• NCP104/10:7.7
  Suitable housings affording appropriate protection have not been provided where expected environmental conditions could affect operational effectiveness
  2pts

• NCP104/10:7.7 (bs en 60529)
  Housings do not afford appropriate protection (IP rating) against penetration by solid objects\dust\water where required
  2pts

• G1-G4 Camera housings

  no

  yes

  n/a

• NCP104/10:7.7.1
  Camera and supporting hardware not securely mounted
  1pt

• NCP104/10:7.7.1
  Camera mounting bracket and fixings do not safely support weight and windage of camera and any associated hardware
  1pt

• En50132-7/96:7.7.1a
  Where relevant camera housing not resistant to vandalism
  1pt

• EN 50132-7/96:7.7.1d
  Camera housing provides inadequate access to camera and lens for maintenance purposes
  1pt

• H1-H5 Pan and tilt units

  no

  yes

  n/a

• NCP104/10:7.7.3a
  Pan and tilt unit mechanisms do not take into account the maximum required pan and tilt rotations and any preset stops within these
  1pt

• EN 50132-7/96:7.7.2d
  Pan and tilt units: Speed and range of movement requirements not met
  1pt

• NCP104/10:7.7.2c
  Pan and tilt Unit mechanisms do not adequately cater for platform loading and\or pan and tilt backlash
  1pt

• NCP104/10:7.7.2
  Cameras do not pan and tilt as specified under prevailing environmental conditions
  1pt

• EN 50132-7/96:7.7.3g
  Pan and tilt units: Clearance from adjacent objects is inadequate
  1pt

• J1-J6 Towers and brackets

  no

  yes

  n/a

• NCP104/10:7.7.3
  Fixing positions do not allow for mechanical stability and\for future access and\for safe working
  1pt

• NCP104/10:7.7.3
  Where towers can be lowered or pivoted or otherwise adjusted inappropriate measures taken for safety and security of cables
  1pt

• NCP104/10:7.7.3
  Towers and\or brackets, including fixings, inadequate taking into account environmental conditions (eg Wind velocity, electrical interference, airbourne particles, corrosion or contamination)
  1pt

• NCP104/10:7.7.3
  For Line of sight transmissions insufficient account taking of method of alignment and rigidity of mounting(eg Natural movement of building)
  1pt

• EN 50132-7/96:7.7.3d
  Equipment mounted near overhead high-voltage cables
  1pt
  

• EN 50132-7/96:7.7.3f
  Location of tower and\or bracket compromises site security
  2pts

• K1-K4 Evaluation of scene and illumination

  no

  yes

  n/a

• EN 50132-7/96:7.8
  Lighting not adequate to meet the intended purpose of surveillance as documented in the system design specification or system record
  2pts

• EN 50132-7/96:7.8i
  Lighting is positioned such that picture quality is impaired
  1pt

• EN 50132-7/96:7.8k
  Direction of illumination is such that it does not provide sufficient contrast for intruder detection
  1pt

• EN 50132-7/96:7.8l
  If required for identification and\for recognition purposes, lighting is positioned such that there is not sufficient illumination to observe detailed features of the stated object
  1pt

• L1-L3 Video transmission system- General

  no

  yes

  n/a

• NCP104/10:7.9
  Transmission equipment used for exterior purposes does not meet the protection requirements of ip65
  2pt

• NCP104/10:7.9
  Transmission methods do not have input\output impedances matching those of connected equipments
  1pt

• NCP104/10:7.9
  Transmission is not effective over required distance because of signal losses due to cable and environmental effects
  1pt

• L4-L5 coaxial cable

  no

  yes

  n/a

• NCP104/10:7.9.1a
  Cable is not suitable for video transmission and\for environmental conditions
  1pt

• NCP104/10:7.9.1a
  Coaxial Cables not fitted with amplifying or equalising equipment where necessary for long runs
  1pt

• L6 Twisted pair

  no

  yes

  n/a

• NCP104/10:7.9.1b
  Twisted pair transmission lines have not been tested for satisfactory performance where use is made of existing cables
  1pt

• L7 Microwave and radio

  no

  yes

  n/a

• NCP104/10:7.9.1c
  Microwave And radio-frequency transmission systems and not meet ofcom requirements and\or necessary licenses not held
  1pt

• L8-L10 Infrared and Laser

  no

  yes

  n/a

• EN 50132-7/96:7.9.1d
  For Infrared and laser transmissions account not taken of objects (eg vegetation) That may interfere with transmission path
  1pt

• EN 50132-7/96:7.9.1d
  Infrared and laser transmissions not designed to cater for range reduction due to adverse weather conditions such as rain, snow or fog
  1pt

• EN 50132-7/96:7.9.1d
  For Infrared and laser transmission systems necessary HSE precautions not taken
  1pt

• L11 Fibre optic

  no

  yes

  n/a

• EN 50132-7/96:7.9.1e
  Fibre-optic Transmission system not designed with sufficient dynamic range to overcome likely losses and\for a minimum of three cable repairs
  1pt

• L12 Telecommunications approval

  no

  yes

  n/a

• NCP104/10:7.9.1f
  CCTV system connected to a telecommunications networks does not have relevant approval (eg babt)

• M1-M3 Monitors

  no

  yes

  n/a

• NCP104/10:7.9.3
  Monitor overscanning exceeds 10%
  1pt

• NCP104/10:7.9.3
  Monitor resolution and acceptably limits system performance
  2pts

• NCP104/10:7.9.3
  Consideration not given to environmental conditions under which monitor will operate especially with regard to manufacturers recommendations
  1pt

• N1-N3 Control equipment

  no

  yes

  n/a

• NCP104/10:7.9.4
  Control equipment not selected so that system meets the operational requirement
  2pts

• NCP104/10:7.9.4
  Control equipment installed in environmental conditions outside manufacturers specified tolerances
  1pt

• NCP104/10:7.9.4
  Siting of control equipment does not allow for adequate ventilation, access, supervision and\or use
  1pt

• P1-P7 Control Centre configuration (Monitors)

  no

  yes

  n/a

• NCP104/10:7.10
  Multiple monitors mounted such that there is no adequate ventilation
  1pt

• NCP104/10:7.10
  Multiple monitors mounted such that contrast, brightness and\or colour controls not readily accessible or such that there are no means to remove dust from monitor screen
  1pt

• NCP104/10:7.10
  Change in level of brightness causes significant change in monitor picture size
  1pt

• NCP104/10:7.10
  Highlights in monitor picture cause De-focusing
  1pt

• NCP104/10:7.10
  Monitors positioned such that viewing conditions (eg Reflections, highlights, excessive contrast) For scenes are not adequate
  1pt

• EN 50132-7/96:7.10.3
  Camera to monitor ratio exceeds 10 to 1
  Note

• EN 50132-7/96:7.10.3
  Insufficient monitors to display maximum Number of simultaneous alarms
  1pt

• P8 Video storage equipment location

  no

  yes

  n/a

• EN 50132-7/96:7.10.6
  Video storage equipment and media not within a protected area and\or accessible to unauthorised persons
  2pts

INSTALLATION

• Q1-Q3 Power supplies

  no

  yes

  n/a

• NCP104/10:8.1
  Power supplies not capable of meeting the largest likely load
  1pt

• NCP104/10:8.1
  Power supplies not located within a secure area safe from tampering
  2pts

• NCP104/10:8.1
  Power supplies not provided with adequate ventilation
  1pt

• Q4 Power planning

  no

  yes

  n/a

• NCP104/10:8.1
  Voltage drop in Cables causes operation of any connected devices to be impaired
  1pt

• R1-R2 Cable segregation

  no

  yes

  n/a

• NCP104/10:8.2
  Signal cables and\or extra low voltage cables run parallel with, or in the same ducting/trunking as, Mains cables without being suitably screened, insulated or segregated
  1pt

• NCP104/10:8.2
  ELV Cables enter equipment through same entry point as mains cables
  1pt

• R3-R4 Cable support/Protection

  no

  yes

  n/a

• NCP104/10:8.2
  Interconnecting cable is not correctly supported or fixed
  1pt

• NCP104/10:8.2
  Interconnecting cable is not mechanically protected where appropriate
  1pt

• R5 Cable and core identification

  no

  yes

  n/a

• NCP104/10:8.2
  Interconnecting cables and cores not identified
  1pt

• R6-R8 Environmental considerations

  no

  yes

  n/a

• NCP104/10:8.2
  Interconnecting cables run underground not suitable for purpose
  1pt

• NCP104/10:8.2
  Plastic or PVC components not suitable for the environment in which they are installed
  1pt

• NCP104/10:8.2
  Cable runs not provided with adequate protection for the environment in which they are installed and\or operate
  1pt

• R9 Cable joints

  no

  yes

  n/a

• NCP104/10:8.2
  Where joints or terminations occurred in coaxial or fibre-optic cables incorrect connectors and\or junction boxes used
  1pt

• R10 Data Transfer rate, Electrical interference, Voltage drop

  no

  yes

  n/a

• NCP104/10:8.2
  Cable is not compatible with rate of data transfer, levels of Electrical interference and\or Voltage drop
  1pt

• R11 Cable marking, Cross referencing chart

  no

  yes

  n/a

• NCP104/10:8.4
  Cabling not clearly marked at distribution and control panels: Cross referencing chart not available
  1pt

WARNING SIGNS/LABELS

• S1-S3 Markings/Notices

  no

  yes

  n/a

• NCP104/10:8.1
  Equipment housings not clearly marked with operating or supplied voltages
  1pt

• NCP104/10:7.9.1d
  For Infrared and laser transmission systems suitable labels warning of possible Eye damage not fitted according to appropriate safety standards
  1pt

• NCP104/10:7.7.2
  No notices prominently placed adjacent to PTZ cameras warning of sudden movement of camera positioning equipment
  1pt

MAINTENANCE

• T1-T2 general

  no

  yes

  n/a

• EN50132-7/96:10
  No effective\agreed inspection and service routine identified. Inspection and service does not follow manufacturers recommendations
  1pt

• EN50132-7/96:10.1
  Insufficient spare parts are available to maintain the agreed level of service
  1pt

• T3-T4 Documentation following modification

  no

  yes

  n/a

• EN50132-7/96:10.1
  Documentation not updated following modification
  1pt

• EN50132-7/96:10.1
  No record of testing following modification of the system
  1pt

AUDIT COMPLETION

• Follow up action required?

  no

  yes

  n/a

• Auditor signature

  Sign