thehelpful1 0 Posted January 7, 2012 Here is hoping this post is in the right sub-forum. I did a search and saw a previous post in the section mention code-compliance, so I think I'm fine. I'm starting the next and final round of my home security system. My system is split across three DVR units, but all can be viewed from a central program (PSS v4.05). I'm installing the third unit to monitor a handful of in-door cameras plus the final two wide-angle exterior cameras. My question is this; is there an industry 'best practice' for mounting the indoor cameras so that they are code compliant? Right now I am planning to take low-voltage 1-gang boxes and mount directly to the ceiling, then use a $.50 cent blank metal wall plate to cap that and then put self-tapping screws to this wall plate to mount the camera. The attic wiring is typical BNC/audio/power run back to the equipment closet. I just don't know if this is the preferred method. The only other method I can think of is to mount the low-voltage box to the top of the wall in the same fashion I was planning to mount to the ceiling. In that case I do know I would have to cap the newly drilled hole with fire-proof caulking. I'm in the US/MD if that helps narrow down what might or might not be required for my region. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brianparkes 0 Posted January 28, 2012 I haven't had a lot of issues with code compliance with cameras since they run off of 12 or 24 volts. They usually don't have enough "juice" to create a fire risk. Every time I've had the fire marshall do a walk through of my casino surveillance system, they never ask about it once I explain what is running through the wiring. You could just contact your local fire marshall and see what they say about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
