CCTV Installation
BAFE-certified engineers with over three decades of combined experience. London and Kent. Updated September 2026
Key facts
- BS EN 62676-4 Compliant Design & Installation
- NSI Gold Accredited
Professional CCTV Installation in London and Kent
Professional CCTV installation in London and Kent provides reliable, high-quality security solutions tailored to protect homes, businesses, offices, warehouses, and other properties. From initial site surveys and camera positioning to full installation, configuration, and testing, a professional CCTV system ensures clear coverage of key areas while providing dependable monitoring and recording. Using modern HD and IP camera technology, systems can offer features such as remote viewing, motion detection, night vision, and secure video storage. Whether you need a new CCTV system or an upgrade to an existing installation, professional installers can design a solution that meets your security requirements and provides greater peace of mind.
At a glance
- Designed and installed to BS EN 62676-4:2015, the UK standard for video surveillance systems
- Remote-monitored systems seeking police response additionally comply with BS 8418
- Data handling complies with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018
- Preventive maintenance carried out at least twice a year, as required for NSI Gold accreditation
- Guaranteed under-4-hour emergency dispatch, 24/7/365, for contract clients
Two systems, two purposes
Fire and intruder alarm monitoring both route a signal to an Alarm Receiving Centre (ARC), but they exist for different reasons and answer to different standards.
Is it a legal requirement?
How does it differ from a fire alarm?
How Smartec delivers this
What does installation involve?
Site survey to assess the building layout, escape routes and refuge point locations
System design, setting the number and position of outstations and the EACIE panel location
Installation of the panel, outstations and fire-resistant cabling
Commissioning, with a full system test and sign-off documentation
Handover, with certification and the system added to the Smartec Client Portal
Who needs this?
Mandatory under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
Mandatory under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
Housing associations & councils
Managing high-rise residential stock across multiple sites
Developers
New-build high-rise residential schemes, designed in from the outset
Accountable Persons
Under the Building Safety Act 2022 higher-risk building regime
PROJECT
Wembley NE03
Smartec delivered the evacuation alert system as part of the wider life safety installation at Wembley NE03, working alongside the Honeywell Gent fire detection system already in place at the development.
FAQs
- What standard governs CCTV installation in the UK?
- BS EN 62676-4:2015 covers the selection, planning, installation, commissioning and maintenance of video surveillance systems.
- Is CCTV footage covered by GDPR?
- Yes, wherever identifiable individuals appear. UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 require signage, a defined purpose, retention limits and restricted access.
- How often should a CCTV system be maintained?
- BS EN 62676-4 and BS 8418 both specify preventive maintenance at least twice a year.
- Can CCTV get a police response like an intruder alarm?
- Yes, if the system is detector-activated, remotely monitored and compliant with BS 8418, including audio challenge capability, it can be issued a police URN.
- Do I need signage for CCTV?
- Yes. Clear, visible signage informing people they are being recorded is a UK GDPR requirement.
- What's the difference between IP and analogue CCTV?
- IP systems transmit digital footage over a network, offering higher resolution and remote access. Analogue systems use a direct cable connection and remain common on older installations.