Why this decision matters
Signing off only that devices are powered leaves the practical outcome and unresolved defects unverified.
Work through the actual task
- Walk through each target view under practical lighting and movement.
- Check live view, recorded detail, timestamp and a separate-device export.
- Keep a signed test record with any outstanding items and the date for follow-up.
The outcome to verify
- At handover, view an actual recorded event from each target area, confirm the timestamp and export a clip to a separate device. Test authorised remote access on mobile data as well as site Wi-Fi. Retain a camera/channel plan and the instructions needed to retrieve evidence.
Worked example
The installation is ready for sign-off before the owner has reviewed footage. This is a hypothetical example, not a completed customer installation.
The useful evidence at the end of this example is: A result against each agreed view, plus an owner and date for remaining defects.
Limits and follow-up
A recorder is not a backup. Export important clips promptly and check that the exported file plays on a separate device.
If the relevant check cannot be completed, record what remains uncertain and who will resolve it before work or sign-off proceeds.
Sources and equipment references
Checked for the product, supplier or information details used here. Exact procedures depend on the installed model; these links are not a substitute for its instructions.