The first national standard establishing requirements for video surveillance systems has been approved in Kazakhstan
By Order No. 30-NQ of the Chairperson of the Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, dated July 17, 2026, the national standard ST RK 4044-2026 "Video Surveillance Systems. Requirements for the Types and Placement of Video Cameras" was approved.
ST RK 4044-2026 is the first national standard establishing unified requirements for video surveillance systems used in the design, construction, and reconstruction of buildings and structures.
The standard was developed in accordance with the National Standardization Plan for 2026. The Committee of National Security of the Republic of Kazakhstan acted as the initiator of the standard's development. The document will enter into force on September 1, 2026.
The standard aims to unify requirements for the selection, placement, and operation of video cameras while ensuring equipment compatibility. It applies to video cameras and video surveillance systems incorporated into the design, construction, and reconstruction of facilities, with the possibility of their subsequent integration into digital monitoring systems.
The Chairperson of the Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology of the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Zhanna Yessenbekova, noted:
"One of the key innovations introduced by the standard is the establishment of unified minimum requirements for the technical specifications of video cameras. In particular, it defines requirements for sensor type, resolution, light sensitivity, frame rate, lens parameters, operating temperature range, protection ratings against external influences, as well as equipment installation and placement."
For the first time at the national level, the standard introduces a classification of video cameras according to their intended purpose. They are categorized into cameras for monitoring outdoor areas, indoor premises of buildings and structures, detecting and identifying individuals, recognizing vehicle license plates, and pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras.
In addition, the standard establishes system-wide requirements for video surveillance systems. Specifically, they must ensure continuous recording, transmission, processing, and storage of video data for at least 30 days. The systems must support modern communication protocols, provide information protection in accordance with national cybersecurity requirements, and enable the use of intelligent video analytics, including facial recognition, vehicle license plate recognition, and event detection.