As your premises are likely to be busier than a normal shop or office then some forward planning is required to save potential problems in the future.
Map Your Traffic Flow First
First walk the area during a busy time. Identify areas where people tend to congregate and where they will naturally walk. Note any areas of concern, blind spots etc. This will help determine the number of cameras required and best placement for them.
Prioritise Access Points Over Perimeter
When it comes to deciding on where to place the CCTV cameras, entries, fire exits and stockrooms are more important than the perimeter of a building. A side door that staff pass through constantly will provide more useful images than an empty yard.
Plan Camera Height for Face Capture A useful reference for CCTV Installation Worcester is apmfireandsecurity.com/cctv-installation/cctv-installation-worcester/.
In very busy locations cameras mounted too high will only show the tops of people’s heads. So mount them at about 2-2.5m high and angle them so that people’s faces are captured at busy times.
Choose Your Cable Route Carefully
Long wired runs through busy areas of a working premises can cause massive disruption. Wireless cameras can be a good solution for complex CCTV installation Worcester sites but a wired system would generally provide a better quality signal in large buildings.
Time the Installation Sensibly
It’s best to schedule installation outside of peak hours. For Retail, Leisure, and Hospitality premises this would typically be very early in the morning before opening.