General site
survey checklist.

Before the visit

• Confirm site address, contacts, and access hours
• Identify facilities lead and on-site escort
• Notify security / building management of walkthrough
• Gather existing floor plans or as-built drawings (if available)
• List project goals: cameras, alarms, cabling, closets, relocation, or fix work

Facility access & safety

• Note entry points, loading areas, and roof / ladder access needs
• Confirm PPE requirements and lock-out areas
• Document ceiling types (drop ceiling, open deck, conduit paths)
• Note areas that require after-hours or escorted access

Telecom rooms & closets

• Locate MDF / IDF rooms and telecom closets
• Photo each room: racks, patch panels, power, cooling
• Measure available rack space and cable management
• Check dedicated power circuits and UPS / backup
• Note room temperature, ventilation, and clearance

Structured cabling & pathways

• Trace existing cable routes: ceiling, wall, floor, underground
• Identify pathway constraints (fire walls, beams, occupied spaces)
• Document distance from telecom room to key areas
• Note existing cable types, labels, and condition
• Flag areas needing new conduit, J-hooks, or cable tray

Security cameras & CCTV

• Mark priority coverage: entrances, parking, registers, perimeters
• Note mounting surfaces (wall, soffit, pole, rooftop)
• Check sight lines, lighting, and obstructions
• Document existing cameras, DVR / NVR location, and spare ports
• Plan cable paths from cameras to head-end equipment

Alarm systems & access control

• Locate existing alarm panel, keypads, and sensors
• Note doors, windows, and motion zones needing coverage
• Document monitoring provider and account info (if known)
• Check code / insurer requirements for the facility type
• Plan wiring paths for new sensors and keypads

Power, cooling & environment

• Verify power at equipment locations
• Note HVAC impact on telecom rooms and outdoor gear
• Document moisture, dust, or temperature concerns
• Identify outdoor / weather-rated equipment needs

Relocation & rollout (if applicable)

• List equipment to move: phones, cameras, racks, panels
• Note disconnect / reconnect windows and downtime limits
• Document vendor coordination and cutover sequence
• Plan staging area and material delivery access

Photos & documentation

• Photo every telecom room and closet (wide + detail shots)
• Photo cable pathways and proposed camera locations
• Photo existing alarm and camera equipment labels
• Sketch or mark up floor plan with notes
• Record measurements and counts on this checklist

Sign-off

• Review findings with facilities contact on site
• Confirm scope priorities and timeline expectations
• Schedule follow-up if areas were inaccessible
• Send scope summary to IntegrateXpress for quote / plan

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