Specifications

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H. External Cameras
1. Each exterior camera shall be equipped with a heater/blower or other device to keep
camera functional and keep lens/casing from fogging or condensation from forming.
2. Provide mounts for exterior cameras based on their installation location. Provide fully
enclosed mounts. See drawings and conduct a field survey prior to ordering to ensure
that he correct mounts are provided.
a. Exterior mounts shall allow cable entry to the dome via the support. No cables
shall be exterior to the mount or dome.
I. Camera Mounts:
1. The Contractor shall provide all appropriate camera mounts. Refer to the drawings
and conduct a site survey to determine each camera mounting type required.
2. Exterior cameras will be mounted to the wall of the building in most cases.
3. The security cameras shall be mounted to building structure where shown on the
drawings.
a. Contractor shall provide a mount that best corresponds to the structure and
can be securely mounted.
b. Mount the camera at a height as shown on the drawings or at the optimum
height to allow the best field of view and future service via extension ladder.
A) Unless specified the cameras on the exterior of a building should not be
installed more than 15’ above grade.
c. When mounting the cameras, take into account the light and mount the
camera so that it does not block light.
d. The camera mount shall provide a route for cables extending from the raceway
to the camera. Cables shall not be installed outside the camera dome or
camera mount.
e. If no conduit or raceway is provided to the camera location, the Contractor
shall install a conduit to allow cable installation to the camera.
A) This shall include installing conduits from the inside of the building to
the outside of the building to support exterior cameras.
B) Core through the outside of the building. Coordinate location with
owner and architect prior to drilling.
C) Install ¾ conduit or sized as per the mount.
D) Except for corner and parapet mounts no conduits or cables shall be
visible after installation.
f. No cable shall be visible after camera installation.
4. Dome-type cameras interior to a building may be installed in the lay-in ceiling.
a. Provide supports so that the camera’s weight is supported from the “T” bars of
the drop ceiling.
b. Provide a backbox and escutcheon to make a tight fit from the dome to the
drop ceiling tile.
c. Locate the cameras to cover the area required by the Owner. Work with the
Owner prior to installation.
5. Dome-type cameras interior to a building may be installed as a pendant mount from
the building structure.
a. Provide a backbox at the building structure. Install a down pipe and camera
mount to attach the camera to the downpipe. Size the pipe as required.
b. The camera mount shall keep the camera level and shall extend down to a
level of no more than 11’ AFF.
c. Locate the cameras to cover the area required by the Owner. Work with the
Owner prior to installation.
6. Dome-type cameras interior to the building may be required to be mounted to a wall.
a. Where there is a wall mount requirement, the Contractor shall install a wall-
mount. Ensure that it is securely mounted.