Quezon City government reiterated the need for business establishments to install closed-circuit television camera systems to deter criminals.
Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) head Garry Domingo said crimes including robbery can be prevented when business establishments invest in CCTVs.
Domingo pointed out that criminals who fear easy identification and detection will think twice before robbing such offices or stores.
He added that CCTV systems also allow business owners to oversee and closely monitor the activities in their stores or offices because footage taken may serve as evidence in legal action.
The ordinance requires surveillance cameras to have at least one dedicated channel per camera in operation, a 640×480 pixel resolution recording level, a recording speed of 15 frames per second, a time-stamping feature and sufficient memory to retain data for at least 30 days.
Banks, malls, gasoline stations, supermarkets, pawnshops, moneychangers, 24-hour convenience stores, schools, fastfood restaurants/quick-service restaurants and car dealerships are among the business establishments covered by the ordinance.
CCTVs are alsoe required in other businesses transacting more than P50,000 daily with more than 200 clients.
The ordinance imposes a fine not exceeding P3,000 on businessmen who violate the ordinance for the first time. Their next violations shall be meted an additional fine of P5,000 and may be a ground for the suspension or revocation of their business permit.
