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ARTICLE 8. - TECHNICAL STANDARDS

Part of the Code of Ordinances of Commerce, CA.

Local law · Updated May 13, 2025 · 2,277 sections

The text

5.44.300 - Applicable standards.#

(a)

The grantee shall construct, install, operate and maintain its cable system in a manner consistent with applicable law, construction standards, governmental requirements, FCC technical standards, and any detailed standards set forth in its franchise agreement. In addition, the grantee shall provide to the grantor, upon written request, a written report of the results of the grantee's periodic proof of performance tests conducted pursuant to FCC standards and guidelines.

(b)

Should the FCC no longer require proof of performance tests, the grantee shall make and submit such proof of performance tests and reports in response to a written request from the grantor. Such report shall be submitted to the grantor within thirty days of issuance of the grantor request.

(Ord. 570 §1(part), 2003).

5.44.305 - Noncompliance with standards.#

Repeated and verified failure to maintain specified technical standards shall constitute a material breach of the franchise.

(Ord. 570 §1(part), 2003).

5.44.310 - Costs of technical assistance.#

If the grantor determines through the use of an independent third party that grantee's cable system does not comply with any material franchise-imposed technical requirements, the grantee shall pay the reasonable costs incurred by the grantor for obtaining any technical assistance deemed necessary by the grantor to determine such compliance. Any such payment by grantee shall not be credited against any franchise fees due to the grantor.

(Ord. 570 §1(part), 2003).