Before you replace a Hikvision system, check the installed models, recording needs, cable condition, and project requirements. Bezemer Industries helps Fresno and Clovis businesses plan the scope around those findings.
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In July 2026, the FCC published restrictions on importing and marketing previously authorized covered equipment added to its Covered List in 2024 or earlier. The notice distinguishes those restrictions from continued operation of legally purchased equipment that maintains an existing authorization. Federal procurement requirements under FAR 4.21 are separate and include defined exceptions and waiver provisions. Check the exact equipment and applicable contract requirements before deciding on replacement. Not sure whether to repair or replace? Our commercial security consulting process can help document the decision.
Sources checked September 29, 2026: FCC notice, Federal Register pages 41023-41025 and FAR 4.21 procurement requirements.
Start with the equipment inventory and the problem you're trying to solve. These are useful checks before a replacement scope is written:
Not sure what you have? We'll identify it during a free site walk.
Compare replacement models against the coverage, retention, remote-access, and network requirements of your building. Confirm the model-specific authorization, firmware support, warranty, licensing costs, and any procurement requirements in the written proposal. Cable reuse depends on testing and compatibility. See how a full camera installation works from site walk to sign-off.
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We're a licensed California contractor (Lic #1109846, C-7 and C-61/D28, Alarm Operator #8216) based right here in Clovis. We design, install, and support the whole system ourselves, and our monitoring runs through a UL-listed central station. When you call (559) 314-7050, you get us, not a national call center.
The FCC's July 2026 notice distinguishes import and marketing restrictions from continued operation of legally purchased equipment that maintains an existing authorization. Your site's contract requirements and exact equipment still need review. Don't decide from a brand name alone.
A regulatory restriction isn't a remote shutoff command. Reliability and support depend on your camera and recorder models, firmware, storage, and network. Check the manufacturer's support information for each installed model and test recording and footage retrieval before deciding what needs replacement.
Existing network cabling may be reusable if its condition, length, termination, and power capacity suit the replacement equipment. We'll need to check those conditions before including cable reuse in the scope. Analog systems and damaged runs can require different work.
The proposal should identify the exact camera and recorder models, applicable authorization and procurement requirements, firmware support, warranty terms, and recording platform. We'll review the options for your building and budget during the site visit.
It depends on how many cameras you have and whether we can reuse your cabling. The site walk is free, and you'll get a clear written quote before we touch anything.
A free site walk takes about an hour. We'll identify what you have, what's at risk, and what a switch would cost. No pressure, no scare tactics. Want a deeper look first? Book a security consulting site assessment.
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