CCTV & Video Surveillance · MOI-SSD CCTV
Many facilities in Qatar must meet the CCTV requirements of the Ministry of Interior's Security Systems Department. Here is what that usually involves and how to prepare.
The Security Systems Department sets technical requirements for surveillance systems in many types of facilities, such as hotels, malls, banks, residential towers and industrial sites. The exact rules depend on the facility type and can be updated, so the first step is always to confirm what applies to your building. They typically cover where cameras are needed, how much detail the images must show, how long recordings are kept, how the system stays powered during outages and what documentation is submitted. We prepare designs and documents to those requirements and support you on inspection day; approval decisions are made by the authority.
| Who sets them | Ministry of Interior — Security Systems Department (MOI-SSD) |
|---|---|
| Depends on | Facility type, size and use |
| Typical topics | Coverage, image detail, retention, power backup, documentation |
| Our role | Design, documents, installation and inspection support |
This page is general guidance only; always confirm the current MOI-SSD requirements for your facility type, as they are set and updated by the authority.
A villa, a hotel and a bank do not have the same obligations; we check the category before designing anything.
Recording days depend on camera count, resolution, frame rate and motion — our calculator and design sheets show the numbers.
Clear drawings, schedules and calculations shorten review time and make inspection visits smoother.
Many commercial, hospitality, residential and industrial facilities are required to have CCTV meeting MOI-SSD requirements; we confirm the obligation for your building type at the start.
You receive observations to correct. We review them, fix the system or documents and support the re-inspection.
Share floor plans, a BOQ or a short brief. Our engineers will size the MOI-SSD CCTV design, recommend suitable equipment and confirm the next step for your site.
