MCC CCTV Submission Checklist for Abu Dhabi

What is MCC?

The Monitoring and Control Centre (MCC) is Abu Dhabi's authority responsible for overseeing electronic security systems across the emirate. Operating under the Abu Dhabi Police GHQ, MCC sets the technical standards and approval process for all CCTV, access control, and alarm systems installed in Abu Dhabi.

Unlike Dubai's SIRA, which focuses primarily on licensing, MCC takes a more active role in monitoring — with the ability to access approved CCTV feeds directly. This means compliance is not just about installation standards, but also about connectivity and system integration requirements.

Required Documentation Checklist

Before submitting to MCC, ensure you have the following documents prepared:

1. Trade license copy — of the approved security company performing the installation
2. Site layout drawings — architectural floor plans with camera positions clearly marked
3. Camera schedule — detailed table listing each camera's model, resolution, lens, location, and purpose
4. Coverage diagrams — showing field of view for each camera overlaid on the floor plan
5. Storage calculation — demonstrating compliance with minimum 30-day retention (90 days for critical facilities)
6. Network topology diagram — showing how cameras connect to NVRs and the monitoring infrastructure
7. Bill of Quantities (BOQ) — complete list of all equipment with quantities and specifications
8. MCC connectivity plan — showing how the system will integrate with MCC's central monitoring platform
9. Power backup plan — UPS and generator details ensuring system uptime during power failures
10. Maintenance contract — signed AMC (Annual Maintenance Contract) with an MCC-approved company

Common Rejection Reasons

Based on industry experience, these are the most frequent reasons MCC rejects submissions:

• Insufficient coverage: Blind spots at entry/exit points or parking areas
• Below-spec cameras: Using cameras below 2MP resolution or without adequate night vision
• Storage miscalculation: Not accounting for continuous 24/7 recording when calculating storage requirements
• Missing MCC connectivity: No plan for integrating with MCC's central platform
• Incomplete documentation: Missing BOQ, missing camera schedule, or floor plans without scale
• No power redundancy: System design without UPS backup
• Expired trade license: Submitting with an expired or invalid company license
• Non-approved equipment: Using camera brands not on MCC's approved vendors list

Step-by-Step Submission Process

1. Pre-qualification: Ensure your company holds a valid MCC-approved security contractor license
2. Design preparation: Complete the CCTV system design with all documentation listed above
3. Online portal submission: Log in to the MCC portal and create a new project submission
4. Document upload: Upload all required documents in PDF format (drawings must include scale and legend)
5. Fee payment: Pay the applicable review fees through the portal
6. Technical review: MCC engineers review the submission (typically 7-14 business days)
7. Response handling: Address any revision requests and re-submit modified documents
8. Design approval: Receive the design approval certificate
9. Installation: Proceed with installation per the approved design
10. Completion inspection: Request MCC site inspection upon installation completion
11. Final certificate: Receive the system completion certificate and MCC connectivity confirmation

How Securify Automates MCC Submissions

Securify streamlines the entire MCC submission workflow:

• MCC-formatted exports: Generate all required documents in the exact format MCC expects
• Compliance pre-check: Automated validation against MCC requirements before you submit — catch issues before they cause rejections
• Coverage analysis: Visual field-of-view overlays that verify complete coverage of all required areas
• Storage calculations: Automatic storage sizing factoring in resolution, FPS, codec, camera count, and retention period
• Revision management: When MCC requests changes, modify and re-export without redoing the entire design
• Camera schedule generation: Automatic camera schedule table extracted from your design

With Securify, you can reduce MCC submission preparation time from days to hours, while significantly reducing the chance of rejection.