NFPA 731 Privacy Laws.

Smoke detectors with hidden cameras could possibly violate privacy laws if they are installed in other than a homeowners own dwelling.
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Smoke detectors with hidden cameras could possibly violate privacy laws if they are installed in other than a homeowners own dwelling.

Now days there are many forms of video surveillance cameras with little regard for privacy. With today’s rapidly growing technology, and cameras becoming smaller and more discrete while sending higher resolution images, its no wonder there are privacy laws.

It is important to check into federal, state, and the local authority to ensure that privacy laws are followed when preparing to install video surveillance systems.

Below is a sample of NFPA 731. For the complete section, see the actual NFPA 731 text at NFPA.ORG. Once there, click on the free access link to the latest edition of NFPA 731.

7.1.6 Video surveillance systems shall comply with federal, state, and local privacy laws.

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NFPA 731 Privacy Laws.

Below is a Real Question from our Electrical Continuing Education Courses for Electrical License Renewal:

Which of the following is true?

A: Hidden cameras are not permitted under any circumstance.
B: Hidden video surveillance systems are not permitted under any circumstance.
C: Video surveillance systems shall not be installed in dwellings.
D: Video surveillance systems shall comply with federal, state, and local privacy laws.
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