Security Systems & Video Surveillance - Asheville & Hendersonville, NC
Protect your people, property, and data with security infrastructure that’s reliable from day one. Blue Ridge Cabling designs and installs structured low‑voltage cabling purpose‑built for modern security systems—video surveillance (CCTV/IP), access control, intercoms, intrusion detection, paging, and building sensors.
What We Do
Video Surveillance (IP/CCTV): Cat6/Cat6A home‑runs, PoE/PoE+ power planning, resilient rack layouts, and fiber uplinks for campus environments.
Intercom & Paging: SIP and analog pathways, speaker drops, and amplifier/rack integration.
Network & Power: IDF/MDF design, racks/cabinets, patch panels, cable management, UPS, surge protection, and grounding/bonding.
Why Structured Cabling Matters for Security
Security devices are only as reliable as the infrastructure behind them. A standards‑based cabling system improves video quality, reduces camera dropouts, prevents nuisance alarms, and simplifies future expansions.
Benefits
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Predictable performance for PoE cameras and door hardware
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Easier troubleshooting with labeled, documented pathways
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Clean, professional racks that support growth and audits
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Lower total cost of ownership over ad‑hoc wiring
Our Standards & Best Practices
We follow industry‑recognized codes and standards and provide documentation at hand‑off.
Cabling & Pathways: TIA‑568 (Cat6/Cat6A), TIA‑569 pathways, TIA‑606 labeling, and TIA‑942/TSB guidance where applicable
Fire & Electrical: NEC Article 725/800 compliance, CMP/CMR jacket selection (plenum/risers), penetrations sealed to code
PoE Power Design: 802.3af/at/bt power budget analysis; heat and distance derating; midspan vs. switch PoE planning
Grounding & Surge: IEEE/SPD practices for exterior cameras, lightning arrestors on copper and coax, proper bonding at racks
Testing & Certification: Fluke‑type certification on copper/fiber as needed; documented test results
Labeling & Docs: Device schedules, cable IDs, rack elevations, one‑line diagrams, and as‑built drawings
Design‑Build Process
Discovery & Site Survey – Walk‑through, device counts, line‑of‑sight checks, conduit/pathway review
Design & Proposal – Scaled floor plans, device locations, PoE power budget, materials list, and timeline
Pre‑Install Coordination – GC/trades coordination, door hardware schedules, IT network requirements
Installation – Clean pulls, proper bend radii, separation from high‑voltage/EMI sources, compliant firestopping
Turn‑Up & Testing – Camera focusing, controller commissioning, credential/card testing, fail‑safe/fail‑secure validation
Documentation & Training – As‑builts, labeling maps, admin training, and maintenance plan
Support – Warranty, moves/adds/changes (MAC), and optional proactive inspections
Security Subsystems We Cable
IP Cameras (Fixed, Varifocal, PTZ, LPR, Thermal)
NVR/VMS & Recording Appliances
Racks, Rooms & Neatness
We build tidy, serviceable IDFs/MDFs:
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2‑post/4‑post racks, cabinets, or wall‑mount enclosures
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Patch panels, ladder racks, vertical/horizontal managers
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Color‑coded patching standards (data vs. security)
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UPS power, environmental monitoring, and access control for equipment rooms
Frequently Asked Questions
What cable category do you recommend for cameras?
Cat6 is the minimum for most IP cameras; Cat6A is recommended for longer runs, higher PoE loads, or 4K/AI analytics to future‑proof.
Can you integrate with our IT network?
We coordinate with our partner, Blue Ridge Technology, to switch ports, VLANs, QoS, and PoE budgets with your IT team to keep security traffic reliable and segmented.
What about existing coax cameras?
We can assess re‑use with baluns or propose a phased migration to IP while maintaining coverage.
Do you provide equipment or just cabling?
Both. We’re vendor‑neutral and can source cameras, readers, controllers, and NVR/VMS.