CCTV
What Is the Difference Between CCTV and IP Surveillance?
Guidance only. Verify any statutory or insurer requirement against current official South African sources. CapeCore does not publish unverified legal claims.
People still say “CCTV” for almost any camera system. Strictly, closed-circuit television described analogue cameras feeding a local recorder. IP surveillance uses network cameras that send digital video over a LAN to a recorder or server.
Applicable SANS standards
There is no single SANS that tells a homeowner which camera brand to buy. Electrical work that supplies cameras, recorders and gates must still be safe and, where the installation is electrical work, comply with the applicable wiring rules. Access control and other electrical security installations are covered in the SANS 10222 series. Camera placement also has to respect POPIA: record only what you need, and do not point cameras into a neighbour’s private living space without a lawful basis.
Questions homeowners often ask
Is IP better than analogue for a house?
For a new installation, yes in most cases: resolution, remote viewing and cable layout are more flexible. An existing analogue system can often be migrated in stages rather than ripped out.
Do I need a recorder if I watch on my phone?
Yes if you want evidence after an incident. A phone app is not a substitute for on-site recording with a sensible retention period.
Can cameras replace an electric fence?
No. Cameras record. A fence deters and detects. They work best together with the gate and lighting.
General guidance for Cape Town and Western Cape homes and estates. Confirm the current SANS edition, municipal by-law and any insurer condition with a competent person before treating an answer as a legal duty on your property.
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