Video Surveillance Signs
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Part of owning any property, including HPD buildings, is protection. It is important for your property and your tenants to have various forms of security installed in order to make sure that the building, the people, and the assets housed inside of it are all protected from theft and harm. Many property owners and building managers install security cameras, especially at entrance places, as a way to keep the property safe. But security cameras alone are often not enough. You may also want to consider a video surveillance sign.
What Are Video Surveillance Signs?
24 hour video monitoring is important for catching crime. But even more important is preventing crime. Video surveillance signage, especially near the entrance or outdoors, is the best way to make sure that potential criminals are aware of the risk in trying to harm your property. They are especially common on HPD buildings, but may be used on any type of commercial or residential space.
These signs can be customized with different graphics, materials, and text. As long as they are clear and easy to process, you can create essentially any type of sign that clearly indicates that there is a camera present. The most common text on these signs includes information such as:
- All Activities Are Recorded
- This Building is Being Monitored by Closed Circuit Television
- This Area is Under 24 Hour Video Surveillance
- Property Protected by Motion Detector
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What are the benefits of Video Surveillance Signs?
HPD has many required building signs. These security camera signs are not required, but are still encouraged for those that have security on the property. Some of the benefits of these signs include:
Acts as a Deterrent
Video monitoring warning signs act as deterrents to criminals. Those that are on your property and see these signs know immediately that they are being watched, and that they should refrain from any type of illegal activity. There are those that install these signs even on properties here no security is present, simply as a way to deter crime.
Feelings of Security
For tenants on the property, these signs are also useful for simply helping them feel secure. Knowing that there is something that is there to protect them in the event of a crime. That feeling of security improves satisfaction and makes it easier for them to stay comfortable on the property.
Helpful for Tenants
Finally, it is also important for tenants to know and understand when and where there are cameras for their own feelings of privacy. There are often legal issues associated with secret cameras, and since these cameras are designed for security, not tenant monitoring, reminding them where the cameras are is important.
Why is Surveillance Signage Important?
There may also be legal issues with cameras that are not clearly labeled, which is why it is useful for all property managers to consider placing a sign at minimum near the entrance to warn others that 24 hour video monitoring is taking place. Some signs also add a warning for trespassers.
As for colors, it’s important to make it clear that the sign is a warning. Black on white, red on white, or yellow and black on white are recommended, although other color combinations may still be effective.
Check Complete Building Signs Catalog. Since the surveillance sign will be outdoors in the NYC weather, it also helps to make sure the sign is printed on outdoor safe materials.
Material Options
We can make any OSHA sign you want, as well as custom signs if you want your construction site sign to be distinctive in any way. For outdoor signs, we use durable materials that do not rust or fade in harsh weather and surroundings. Some material options for safety signs are as follows:
Aluminum
There are many different types of metal used for video surveillance signs. Aluminum is one of the most popular, durable metals for outdoor customized signs.
Corrugated Plastic
Corrugated plastic material is a rigid plastic usually used for manufacturing lightweight and long-lasting video surveillance signs that work well outdoors.
Where Video Surveillance Signs Are Used?
Every business in the corporate, financial, construction, and education sector prefers their customers and employees’ security as their top priority, and constant video surveillance is one of the ways to make sure that any harm, violation of rules is recorded. Video surveillance signs are a professional way of informing the audiences that they are being watched. Some of the industries that use these signs are:
About Signs New York City
Signs New York specializes in manufacturing high-quality video surveillance signs designed to enhance security and deter unauthorized activities. With years of experience in signage solutions, our team crafts durable signs using premium materials and clear, effective designs. Whether for commercial properties, residential complexes, or public spaces, our video surveillance signs play a crucial role in maintaining safety and security.
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With over 30 years in the industry, Signs New York is one of the most experienced options for sign manufacturing across Brooklyn, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Queens. But what that experience doesn’t just translate to higher quality signs. It also translates to knowledge that makes us more efficient and more effective at developing signs quickly.
Our efficiency saves you money, which is why we are one of the lowest cost sign manufacturers in NYC. Order your custom video surveillance sign today with Signs NYC.
Frequently Asked Questions
In many states and countries, signage is required if you’re recording in public or semi-public areas (e.g., stores, offices). Laws vary, but signs are often needed to inform people that surveillance is in use.
A clear message like “This Area is Under 24-Hour Video Surveillance” or “Security Cameras in Use” is typical. Some include icons of cameras, legal notices, or property owner details.
Signs should be visible at all entrances and in areas where cameras are installed, such as lobbies, hallways, parking lots, or building exteriors.
Yes. Even the presence of a visible sign (with or without cameras) has been shown to reduce trespassing, theft, and vandalism by increasing perceived risk.
If you’re recording employees, customers, or tenants, notification is often required depending on your location. It’s always safer to display a notice.
Yes, generally they are legal and used as deterrents. However, if you use them deceptively (e.g., pretending to monitor employees without actual cameras), it could raise ethical or legal issues.
They should be large enough to be read clearly from a reasonable distance—typically 8×12 inches or larger for outdoor use.
Yes, home security signs are commonly used on gates, fences, and front doors to warn of video recording and discourage intruders.
Not always, but in diverse areas or workplaces, having signs in English and Spanish (or other languages) improves clarity and compliance.
Not usually, but some signs include local code references to reinforce authority. Always check local regulations for specific requirements.
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