Re: installing cams in IL, need advice Thanks

[G. Morgan <alarmpro@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On 4 Jun 2006 18:54:00 -0700, "Impalpable" <spdb66@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

OP:

Hello All,
    I haven't posted in awhile, so I hope everyone is doing well.  I
just moved to Illinois and have come to find my apartment complex is
interested in having cameras installed throughout each of their seven
buildings.  I have installed simple cam systems (4 and 8 cams with
stand-alone monitor) for some churches I work with, but it looks like
the apartment people want a bit more.  I know cam installs usually
aren't very difficult (3 wires per cam and a basic rack mount DVR),
but I'm not sure what the regulations are in IL for installs.  I
suppose I could go with the "consultant" route and tell them how it
needs to be done, but it is so much easier to just run the wires and
to

do the computer setup myself.  They wouldn't be paying me, but instead
they would wave my rent.  Anyone know of laws or ordinances which I
should research further?

Also I would need someone who would like to make a bid for the
company.

 They would need systems for 7 buildings (8 color cctv cams each,
time-lapse recording on VCR or DVR, a couple of night vision cams for
the parking lots).   These are older buildings, so the ceilings are
concrete.  I figured the only real way to deal with that is painted
track molding. I saw a few (hundred) packages online for about $1,500.
They included 8 dome cams, computer, DVR box, and all of the cables.
I'm sure one of the wholesalers (or installers) can beat that price
with the multiple unit sales.  Just let me know what you all think.


Thanks,
  Scott


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GM Reply:


According to www.yoursecuritysource.com the licensing bureau in that
state is:

Department of Professional Regulation
320 W. Washington Street, 3rd Floor
Springfield, IL 62786
Tel: 217-782-6742

Better check with them first to make sure you're not violating any
laws.

>
>Also I would need someone who would like to make a bid for the company.


A bid for what?  I thought you were doing the work.


> They would need systems for 7 buildings (8 color cctv cams each,
>time-lapse recording on VCR or DVR, a couple of night vision cams for
>the parking lots).   These are older buildings, so the ceilings are
>concrete.  I figured the only real way to deal with that is painted
>track molding. I saw a few (hundred) packages online for about $1,500.
>They included 8 dome cams, computer, DVR box, and all of the cables.
>I'm sure one of the wholesalers (or installers) can beat that price
>with the multiple unit sales.  Just let me know what you all think.


I can't beat $1500 for a 8 channel DVR, 8 domes, computer, and
cabling!


You're talking 56 cameras, DVR combo to support those (w/ networking
functionality), tons of cabling, power supplies, ect...  Might want to
look into a matrix too system if someone is to watch those 24/7.


You're looking at 40K plus in parts if you ask me.


I'll crosspost this to ASA so you'll get more feedback.


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-Graham

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