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[nayr]

they make 48 port PoE switches, keep looking..

if you install the ethernet through the wall/ceiling under the camera, or on a conduit connected junction box, it cannot be unpluged without dismounting the camera.. whereas someone can usually toss a shoe at a power brick high on the wall and knock it out.. unless your using twist-loc plugs its just a friction fit for power.

 

[looney2ns]

Looks like a lot of the switches only run 4 poe ports where I have 8 cameras in there.

Amazon.com: ZyXEL 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed PoE Switch with 70 Watt Budget - Fanless Design [GS1900-8HP]: Computers & Accessories

 

[myknownself]

Thanks, I'd never heard of that brand and was looking at the beans I've long been familiar with. At that price I'd look to pick it up for another project.

True on getting to the plugs. Mine are either through walls or tucked into the channel of the steel I beam frame of the building. I'm 6 ft tall and can't reach those cameras without standing on something.

Every install is different. If I was starting from scratch I'd definitely give all that a go.

 

[tangent]

I've been trying to find laws and regulations for Texas as to what one needs to install cameras as I've had cops ask me questions about my cameras and system and makes me a little nervous.

It comes down to a "reasonable expectation of privacy" in most cases. Meaning recording in bedrooms, bathrooms, locker rooms, etc is illegal. I don't think you need to worry about recording video, it's recording audio that could get you in trouble.

 

[tangent]

Thanks, I'd never heard of that brand and was looking at the beans I've long been familiar with. At that price I'd look to pick it up for another project.

True on getting to the plugs. Mine are either through walls or tucked into the channel of the steel I beam frame of the building. I'm 6 ft tall and can't reach those cameras without standing on something.

Every install is different. If I was starting from scratch I'd definitely give all that a go.

Getting a PoE switch is cheaper than buying a bunch of power adapters AND makes supplying backup power from a UPS a piece of cake.

 

[myknownself]

I have signs up about recording taking place and the cameras are obvious. I just mean licencing for installation.

All my previous cameras came with power supplies so never had to purchase them, they don't do poe anyway I don't think. But yeah at installation I put money into electrical wire. But at this point it's already there. Next project though I'm definitely looking to do poe

 

[nayr]

no licensing the cops will be concerned with, that would be code enforcement, usually low voltage wiring such as this dont require permits and inspections if you didnt mess with anything structural.. if you had a fire inspection recently and they didnt have a problem with them your probably in the clear.

now if you installed a bunch of 120vac electrical outlets for your camera install, your probably needed an electrical inspection.. espically as a business.

 

[tangent]

I have signs up about recording taking place and the cameras are obvious. I just mean licencing for installation.

All my previous cameras came with power supplies so never had to purchase them, they don't do poe anyway I don't think. But yeah at installation I put money into electrical wire. But at this point it's already there. Next project though I'm definitely looking to do poe

The IPC-HDW4231EM-AS has PoE (802.3af) that's why no power adapter was included.

 

[myknownself]

Thanks and thanks.

I'd just assumed, out didn't say it did or not so just thought I'd check.

I'd read some states have low voltage licensing, weird. There was also having to have security license but sounded like if only the system was to be monitored by a person or set up to an alarm system but I'm not sure.

I live in a small town and they're wanting some cameras up at the airport hangar so thought I'd check such things.

 

[tangent]

I'd read some states have low voltage licensing, weird. There was also having to have security license but sounded like if only the system was to be monitored by a person or set up to an alarm system but I'm not sure.

I live in a small town and they're wanting some cameras up at the airport hangar so thought I'd check such things.

Doing a self install vs. installing something at someone else's property can be different things. Some form of license could be required depending on your state/county you may also want to consider insurance.

 

[myknownself]

We don't have any local businesses that do this sorry of thing. We're just a small country town. A lot of the stuff that gets done like this is volunteer work and someone's materials donation on top of it.

I tried digging into Texas law but can't find anything past the security license thing and with my weird situation I don't know how I'd go about finding an answer.

Thanks

 

[tangent]

We don't have any local businesses that do this sorry of thing. We're just a small country town. A lot of the stuff that gets done like this is volunteer work and someone's materials donation on top of it.

I tried digging into Texas law but can't find anything past the security license thing and with my weird situation I don't know how I'd go about finding an answer.

Thanks

No guarantees... but looks like texas mostly requires licensing for fire alarm installs.

 

[myknownself]

Ah dug in deeper, looks like

television camera or still camera system
that:
(i) records or archives images of property or
individuals in a public or private area of a
residence or business; or

Falls under alarm company.

 

[fenderman]

Ah dug in deeper, looks like

television camera or still camera system
that:
(i) records or archives images of property or
individuals in a public or private area of a
residence or business; or

Falls under alarm company.

yes, but as mentioned earlier most of these regulations do not apply if you are self installing in your own home or business.