1. Enhancing Building Security through Video Surveillance Standards
Superintendent of Police (SUPT) Alvin LIM
Assistant Director Operations
Singapore Police Force
27 August 2014

2. Scope Introduction Objectives Video Surveillance System (VSS) Standard
Conclusion

3. Introduction
A new Video Surveillance System (VSS) Standard for Buildings was drafted in line with the improvement in technology.
VSS deployment to support and enhance the overall management of a building’s security.
Most effective when deployed with other security measures (e.g. access control, alarm systems).

4. Objectives Video Surveillance System (VSS) Standards
Provides for a uniform and consistent approach for the technical specifications, installation, operation and performance of VSS across buildings in Singapore.
Provides guidelines to the industry in the deployment of VSS
Helps in security management and assist in post incident investigations/reviews.

5. Camera Resolution of HD 1080p: 1920 x 1080 pixels or its equivalent
Widescreen: cover wider areas, lesser cameras will be required
SD Resolution
HD Resolution

6. Camera Resolution of HD 1080p: 1920 x 1080 pixels or its equivalent
Better Resolution
Subject identification
Illegal activities detection
Allows for the addition of video analytics subsystem
Resolution of HD 1080p: 1920 x 1080 pixels or its equivalent
SD Resolution
HD Resolution

7. Camera
Network IP-based Cameras, recommended to be compliance to Open Network Video Interface Forum (ONVIF) standards
Minimum height of 2m from floor level
Vandal-resistant and Tamper-proof enclosure
Good colour reproduction for easy identification
Fixed Cameras are deployed to meet coverage requirement; Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ) Cameras
can be used as a supplement to fixed
cameras

8. Coverage requirements
Lift lobbies
Staircase landings
Ingress/Egress for Human/Vehicle
For identification of vehicle / person of interest entering / exiting from the building
Main entrance lobby
Registration counter

9. Coverage Requirements
Public Access Areas
Street areas within building’s boundaries
Entrances / Exits to MRT stations

10. Coverage Definition – HD1080 Resolution
Detect / Observe – 10%
Recognize – 20%
20% of Panel Height
10% of Panel Height
45% of Panel Height
Identify – 45%

11. Recording Open-format CODEC and video container format
Period of Archival: 28 days + 10% buffer
Basic Metadata: GPS time and date to be watermarked on recorded images
Image quality of HD1080p: 1920x1080
Good quality images for post incident investigations
Clear images allow for speedier identification of the subject which will lead to faster apprehension of the perpetrator
Recording and storage facility:
Preventive measures against unauthorised removal/ viewing of recordings
Sited in the inner perimeter of the building

12. Lighting
Ensure that the artificial/natural lighting does not blind the camera view.
Lighting should be continuous and sufficient to support VSS coverage.
Light source is recommended to be a minimum of 2m from the camera.
Preferred position for the light
is above the camera.

13. Camera System Reserve viewing terminal
For Emergency Response Agencies
System Integrator (SI) / Vendor to provide Software Development Kit (SDK) for commands including Select Camera, View, Extract, PTZ and Playback
VSS designed and installed with a minimum f 20% spare capacity for future expansion
Signage
Strategically located to inform the public that the
VSS is continuously monitored and recorded
Building owners may opt for Digital TV instead

14. Alarms & Analytics
Alarms may be installed to inform the users of potential issues from the camera system:
Video loss alarm
Tamper alarm
Video Analytics may be deployed to help the CCTV operators in picking up suspicious activities
Loitering
Unattended bag

15. Conclusion Video Surveillance System (VSS) Standard for Buildings
A set of VSS Standard to provide guidelines to the security industry in the deployment of VSS to enhance the building’s overall security. (

16. The End