📹 CCTV Ordinance of Naga City
🧭 Purpose
To enhance public safety and crime prevention by mandating the installation of CCTV systems in specified business establishments and public service facilities within Naga City.
🏢 Scope of Coverage
CCTV installation is required for the following:
- Financial institutions (banks, pawnshops, remittance centers)
- National chain businesses (fast food, convenience stores, drugstores)
- Government buildings (City Hall, Barangay Halls)
- Hotels, apartelles, Airbnb accommodations
- Malls, supermarkets, wet markets
- Hospitals, clinics, laboratories
- Restaurants, cafes
- Subdivisions and housing settlements
- Entertainment venues (cinemas, arcades, internet cafes)
- Cultural events and concerts
- Transport terminals, parking lots, car washes
- Car dealerships, fuel stations, auto repair shops
- Educational institutions and tutorial hubs
- Establishments serving alcoholic beverages
- Sports and fitness venues (gyms, pools, courts)
- Cockpits
- Businesses along national highways and major roads (excluding sari-sari stores and temporary vendors)
- Other establishments as determined by the Technical Working Group (TWG), subject to public consultation
📷 Minimum Technical Specifications
- At least 2MP HD cameras with infrared and wide dynamic range
- Hybrid DVR system with 4+ camera inputs
- 30 FPS recording, H.264 video compression
- 40-day storage capacity minimum
- Time stamping and centralized power with UPS
- Minimum of 2 cameras per establishment, including street-facing coverage
🛠️ Installation Guidelines
- Secure placement to avoid tampering and blind spots
- Proper lighting and angle for facial and plate recognition
- Backup systems and dummy cameras encouraged
- Clear signage indicating CCTV monitoring
- At least one trained staff member per establishment
🔐 Privacy Compliance
- Must follow NPC Advisory No. 2024-02 and other privacy laws
- Minimum 30-day retention of footage, extendable by court or city order
📌 Coverage Requirements
- Interior: entrances/exits, transaction areas (cashiers, vaults)
- Exterior: entrances/exits, street view, parking areas (if applicable)
🏛️ Implementing Office
- Public Safety Office (PSO) oversees compliance and inspections
- Certification from PSO is required for business permit issuance/renewal
- PSO may consult with the local Chief of Police
📂 Access to Recordings
- Establishments must provide recordings to police upon request or court order
- Immediate reporting required if a crime is believed to be captured
🚫 Prohibitions
- Viewing footage must respect individual privacy and dignity
⚖️ Penalties
- No business permit issued/renewed without compliant CCTV
- ₱5,000 fine per day of non-compliance
📤 Appeal Process
- Violators may appeal to the Office of the Mayor within 5 working days
- PSO must respond within 5 days; Mayor’s decision is final
📅 Compliance Timeline
- Establishments have 45 days from ordinance effectivity to comply