Many Florida communities chose Hikvision and Dahua cameras because they were affordable. A recent FCC action makes that equipment much harder to keep running.
What the FCC did
As of July 2026, the Federal Communications Commission closed a loophole in the Secure Equipment Act of 2021. The result is a ban on imports of Hikvision, Dahua, Hytera, Huawei, and ZTE equipment for public-safety, facility-security, and physical-surveillance uses, including older models that were previously grandfathered.
Who it affects
If you manage or secure residential or commercial property in Florida, this likely touches you:
- Community development districts (CDDs)
- Homeowners associations (HOAs) and condo associations
- Apartments and other multifamily communities
- Construction projects
What it means for your property
With imports cut off, the supply of replacement cameras and parts for these brands dries up. When a covered camera or recorder fails, you may not be able to replace it like for like, and a failure at the wrong moment leaves a gap in your coverage exactly when you need footage.
The least expensive time to replace a camera system is before it fails, not in the middle of an incident investigation.
What to do now
- Audit what you have. Identify every camera and recorder that appears on the FCC’s Covered List.
- Prioritize. Start with entrances, gates, and the areas where footage matters most.
- Plan the swap. Replace on a schedule you choose, not in an emergency.
Not sure what brand your cameras are?
Covered equipment isn’t always labeled with the manufacturer’s name. Our audit identifies it for you.
How Complete I.T. can help
We audit your current camera system, flag non-compliant equipment, and propose compliant replacements from trusted brands such as Axis, Avigilon, and Hanwha. Then we carry out a planned equipment swap before anything fails, so residents and staff never lose coverage.
- A complete system audit
- Recommendations for compliant replacements
- A scheduled, low-disruption equipment swap
This is general information, not legal advice. Consult your association attorney or counsel.
