PROPOSED LOCAL LEGISLATION

📹 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