§ 30-40. Signal quality requirements.

(a)

General standards.

(1)

Systems shall be maintained in such a manner as to prevent radiation from its facilities in excess of the limits specified in applicable rules and regulations of the FCC.

(2)

The systems shall pass standard color television and FM signals without degradation.

(3)

There shall be no visible cross-modulation products produced in the cable TV systems on any channel.

(4)

The system and all equipment shall be designed and rated for 24 hours per day continuous operation.

(b)

Technical specifications.

(1)

CATV systems shall be installed and maintained in accordance with FCC technical specifications, regulations and industry standards as reflected in the Standards of Good Engineering Practices for Measurements on Cablevision Systems, published by the National Cable Television Association to the effect that the customers shall receive the highest possible level of service.

(2)

Underground construction in streets shall be of such quality as to assure continuity of service without the necessity of frequent street or pavement cutting and shall contain a self-sealing device to ensure all such cables against leakage.

(3)

No portion of the franchisee's system shall hamper the ability of nonsubscribers from receiving TV broadcast signals off the air waves where, prior to the CATV system's existence, such signals could be received by nonsubscribers' television equipment.

(4)

The levels of intensity or strength permitted on any drop shall be closely adjusted to prevent stray radiation of the CATV signal.

(5)

The franchisee shall take steps as necessary to prevent instances of extensive RF radiation.

(6)

All amplifier housing shall be effective shields against radiation by the amplifying equipment.

(Ord. No. 88-90, § 15)