Sydney · CCTV Relocation
CCTV relocation, under licence and on schedule.
IronSights relocates CCTV systems for Sydney office moves under NSW Master Security Licence 000109187. We design coverage for the new site, relocate the hardware and verify every camera before the maintenance window closes.
Moving cameras to the same positions as the old office rarely produces good coverage. The new floor plan has different entrance points, a different carpark layout, a different server room location. The coverage design needs to reflect the building you are moving into, not the one you are leaving. Under the Security Industry Act 1997, the installation work itself requires a licensed contractor regardless.
How we work
Designed for the new site, not copied from the old one.
Different floor layouts, different entrance configurations, different positions for server rooms and sensitive zones. The coverage plan is produced for the building you are moving into.
We design coverage for the new building before anything is installed.
Audit
Existing CCTV system documented: camera positions, field of view, configuration, storage retention settings, motion detection zones, user access and licence status.
Design
Coverage plan produced for the new floor plan. Entrance points, carpark, server room and sensitive zones mapped. Camera count and placement specified before any hardware moves.
Relocate
Cameras, and associated hardware removed under licence from the old site, transported securely and installed at the new site per the coverage design.
Commission
Every camera angle verified on screen, motion detection zones configured, recording retention confirmed and remote access tested. Sign-off only after full coverage is confirmed.
Scope
CCTV workstreams covered in the engagement.
From audit to sign-off, the full CCTV relocation managed by a single licensed team.
Camera relocation
IP and analogue cameras removed, transported and reinstalled at the positions specified in the coverage design. Blind spots that existed at the old site are not simply replicated at the new one.
NVR and DVR migration
and digital video recorders relocated, reconfigured and tested at the new site. Retention schedules, recording quality and channel assignments preserved.
New site coverage design
Camera placement designed for the new floor plan. Entrance coverage, carpark, server room, reception and sensitive zones all considered before installation begins.
Cabling and conduit
New cable runs coordinated with the structured cabling contractor. Conduit, patch panels and switch ports confirmed before cameras arrive on site.
Recording and retention
Recording schedules, motion detection zones, alert rules and retention periods reviewed and restored after relocation. Settings documented in the handover pack.
User access and permissions
CCTV user accounts, viewing permissions and remote access credentials reviewed and updated for the new site configuration. Stale accounts from previous staff removed.
Remote monitoring continuity
Remote access to the CCTV system confirmed working after relocation. Where a third-party monitoring station is involved, the station is notified of the new site address and contact details.
Post-installation testing
Every camera verified for image quality, angle, motion detection and recording. Field of view confirmed against the coverage design. Sign-off documentation produced at handover.
CCTV work requires a licence
Under the Security Industry Act 1997 (NSW), installing, maintaining or repairing a CCTV system is classified as a licensed security activity. The exemption for office relocations does not exist. Businesses that use unlicensed contractors for this work, even as a one-off move, carry compliance exposure.
IronSights holds NSW Master Security Licence No. 000109187. All CCTV relocation work is performed under that licence by technicians authorised to carry out security installation activities.
- NSW Master Security Licence No. 000109187 for CCTV and access control
- Licensed to design, supply, install and maintain surveillance systems
- ISO 27001 certified for information security management
- ISO 9001 certified quality management framework
Risks of an unmanaged CCTV move
A move weekend is exactly when surveillance matters most. Gaps at that point are difficult to explain after the fact.
- Coverage gaps during the move weekend
- CCTV installation by contractors not licensed for security work
- Recording retention lost or NVR configuration wiped during the move
- Remote monitoring station not notified of the new site address
- Entrance and sensitive zones not covered on the first business day
- CCTV non-functional when staff arrive at the new office
Outcomes
Surveillance operational, coverage documented.
Coverage confirmed before the first business day, not after it.
Every camera angle verified, every recording confirmed active, sign-off pack produced at handover.
Full coverage on day one
Every entrance, carpark, server room and sensitive zone covered before staff arrive at the new site. Camera positions confirmed against the coverage design, not assumed.
Recording continuity
Retention schedules, recording quality and motion detection zones restored after relocation. Historical footage from the old site preserved on the where required.
Licensed installation
All CCTV work performed under NSW Master Security Licence 000109187. The licence is what the Security Industry Act 1997 requires for this work in NSW.
Documented configuration
Camera positions, field of view, configuration, user access and retention settings documented in the sign-off pack. A record for insurance, compliance and future maintenance.
CCTV relocation process
From system audit to full surveillance coverage.
CCTV system audit
Document every camera, , recording schedule, retention period, motion zone and user access configuration at the old site. The audit is the baseline the new installation is measured against.
New site coverage design
Produce camera placement plan for the new floor plan. Specify cabling, mounting and requirements. Get the design signed off before ordering or installing anything.
Cabling coordination
New cable runs confirmed with the structured cabling contractor. switch port assignments and conduit paths agreed before install day so cameras arrive to a prepared site.
Relocation and install
Cameras, and hardware removed from the old site, transported securely and installed at the new site per the signed-off coverage plan.
Commission and sign off
All cameras verified for coverage and recording. retention and alert configuration confirmed. Remote access tested. Sign-off pack produced with camera positions and configuration documented.
Common questions
Questions about CCTV relocation.
More questions? Email hello@ironsights.com.au or book a planning call.
Does CCTV installation in NSW require a security licence?
Yes. Under the Security Industry Act 1997 (NSW), installation, maintenance and repair of CCTV systems is a licensed activity. IronSights holds NSW Master Security Licence No. 000109187, which covers the design, supply, installation and maintenance of CCTV systems. Businesses that use unlicensed contractors for this work, even as part of an office relocation, carry compliance exposure.
Can you relocate UniFi Protect systems?
Yes. UniFi Protect is one of our primary CCTV platforms. We relocate UniFi cameras and hardware, update the Protect configuration for the new site and test remote access via the UniFi mobile app and web portal. We also work with Milestone, Genetec, Hikvision, Dahua and most IP-based CCTV platforms.
What happens to historical CCTV recordings when the NVR is moved?
Recordings stored on the are preserved during the move. We do not wipe or reset NVR hardware unless instructed to. If you need recordings archived before the move, or if the NVR drive needs replacing as part of the relocation, we scope that separately and document the chain of custody for any storage media that leaves the building.
Can you design the coverage for a larger or different floor plan at the new site?
Yes. We review the new floor plan and produce a camera placement design before installation begins. New sites often have different entrance configurations, carpark arrangements, server room locations and sensitive zones that affect where cameras need to go. We get the placement design signed off before any hardware is moved.
Do you notify our remote monitoring station about the move?
Yes. If you have a monitored alarm or CCTV system connected to a third-party monitoring station, we include that notification in the relocation process so the monitoring station has the correct site details, address and contact information for the new location.
How is the CCTV relocation coordinated with access control?
CCTV and access control share cabling infrastructure, door positions and coverage requirements. We can scope both workstreams as a single physical security relocation, which reduces the number of contractors on site and avoids the systems being commissioned at different times. See our access control relocation page for what that workstream covers.
Related services
Physical security services connected to the move.
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Door reader, controller and secure zone relocation alongside CCTV.
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Our permanent CCTV and door access managed service for ongoing maintenance and support.
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Sensitive device and asset relocation with chain of custody documentation.
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UniFi Protect and Access relocation for offices on the UniFi platform.
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Ongoing 24/7 security monitoring once the new site is operational.
Learn more →Plan the CCTV relocation
Start with a licensed site assessment.
Tell us about the current system, the new site floor plan and the move timeline. We will produce a coverage design and come back with a fixed-scope proposal.