(A) Construction and maintenance of the transmission distribution system, including house connection, shall be in accordance with the provisions of the National Electrical Safety Code prepared by the National Bureau of Standards, the National Electrical Code of the National Board of Underwriters, and such applicable ordinances and regulations of the city affecting electrical installations which may be, from time to time, in effect. The system shall be adequately grounded according to the best cable industry practices.
(B) The system shall be designed to carry a minimum of 21 channels. It shall meet or exceed all Federal Communications Commissions standards in the areas of signal to noise, cross modulation, hum, carrier level variations, and subscriber terminal levels.
(1) Visual signal to noise in the cable system not to be less than 42db as measured across 4 MHZ across 75 ohms at the end of the system.
(2) All distortions will be at least 57db below the visual signal level as measured from the headend to the furthest point in the system.
(3) Hum modulation shall be less than 3%.
(4) All homes will receive a visual signal level of at least 2 millivolts (6dbmv) across 75 ohms at the television set.
(C) In case of any disturbance of pavement, sidewalk, driveway, or other surface, the company shall, at its own expense and in a manner approved by the city, remove, replace, and restore all pavement, sidewalk, driveway, or surface so disturbed in as good condition as before the work was commenced. In the event the city shall elect to alter or change any street, alley, easement, or public way requiring relocation of the facilities of the company, the company, on reasonable notice by the city, shall remove and relocate the same at its own expense. The company shall, when necessary, on the request of any person holding an appropriate permit issued by the city, temporarily raise or lower its lines to permit the moving of any building or other structure. The actual expenses of a temporary removal shall be paid by the person requesting the same and the company shall have the right to require payment in advance of a temporary removal. Payment shall be reasonable and in accord with the standard practices and charges of the community.
(D) Whenever it is necessary to shut off or interrupt service for the purpose of making repairs, installations, or adjustments, the company shall do so at such times as will cause the least amount of inconvenience to its customers.
(Ord. 919, passed 8-20-79; Am. Ord. 981, passed 11-17-80)