CCTV Maintenance Checklist
A CCTV inspection checklist helps security teams, facility managers, maintenance staff, and service contractors check whether surveillance cameras are working, recording correctly, covering the required areas, and remaining protected from damage, tampering, weather, and visibility issues.
This checklist is useful for apartment buildings, offices, warehouses, retail stores, schools, hotels, parking facilities, industrial sites, HOA communities, and other managed properties where video surveillance supports safety, incident review, access control, and asset protection.
With TARGPatrol, CCTV inspections can be completed as scheduled digital rounds or route-based security checks. Inspectors can scan QR codes near camera zones, attach photos, record defects, create work orders, notify responsible teams, and track corrective actions until the surveillance issue is resolved.
Property / facility name
Property address
Building / floor / zone
Camera / equipment location
Camera ID / asset number
Camera type
Recorder / system type: DVR / NVR / cloud / hybrid / other
Photo of CCTV equipment overview
CCTV camera is present
CCTV camera is operational
Camera area is accessible for inspection
Camera is not visibly damaged
Camera housing is clean and secure
No signs of tampering observed
General CCTV condition notes
Camera view is not blocked
Camera covers the intended area
Camera angle is correct
No new obstruction affects camera coverage
No blind spot observed in required coverage area
Camera coverage issue location
Photo of camera view area
Image is clear
Image is not blurry, too dark, or overexposed
No excessive glare affects the image
No distortion or video noise observed
Image timestamp is correct
Image quality issue notes
Photo / screenshot of image quality issue
Camera lens is clean
Lens / protective cover is not scratched, cracked, or dirty
No spider webs, water spots, snow, or debris block the lens
Camera cleaning is required
Lens / cover issue notes
Photo of lens or cover condition
Camera mount is secure
Camera is not tilted or displaced
Fasteners and brackets are secure where visible
Pole, wall, or ceiling mount is not damaged
Mounting issue notes
Photo of camera mounting condition
Camera cable is secure where visible
No exposed or damaged cable observed
Cable conduit and entry point appear intact
No loose wiring near camera observed
Cable / connection issue notes
Photo of cable or connection issue
Camera power is available
No power warning is shown for camera
Live view is available
No offline or network error displayed
Camera name / label matches location
Power / network issue notes
Photo / screenshot of live view status
Recording is active
Recent footage is available
Playback works correctly
No recording gaps observed during checked period
Storage status is acceptable
No disk / storage error is displayed
Recording / storage issue notes
Photo / screenshot of recording or storage status
DVR / NVR is powered on, if accessible
Recorder is physically secure, if accessible
Recorder area is clean and ventilated
Recorder cables are connected and organized
Network switch / cabinet appears secure, if accessible
Recorder / network equipment issue notes
Photo of recorder or network equipment
Outdoor camera is weather-protected, if applicable
No water ingress, corrosion, ice, or snow buildup observed
Night vision / IR mode works, if checked
Area lighting is sufficient for camera coverage
Outdoor / night view issue notes
Photo of outdoor or night view issue
PTZ camera moves correctly, if applicable
Pan, tilt, and zoom functions work, if applicable
Preset positions work, if configured
PTZ issue notes
Photo / screenshot of PTZ issue
CCTV notice signs are posted where required
Camera does not capture restricted private areas
Access to footage is restricted to authorized users
Privacy / compliance issue notes
Photo of CCTV signage or restricted area issue
Previous CCTV issue was reviewed, if applicable
Previous corrective action appears completed
Open CCTV issue still requires follow-up
Previous work order number
Photo of previous issue area
CCTV issue found
Issue location
Issue description
Issue type
Priority: low / medium / high / urgent
Repair required
Cleaning required
Further technician inspection required
Responsible person
Target completion date
Work order number
Photo of CCTV issue
Temporary control applied
Camera view was cleared, if safe to do so
Camera was cleaned, if safe to do so
Security team was notified
Property manager / facility manager notified
CCTV contractor notified
Follow-up inspection required
Photo after temporary control
Inspection completed
Property passed inspection
Final status
Final comments























