A. Where a grantee rebuilds or modifies its system, it shall ensure that all subscribers receive continuous, uninterrupted service regardless of the circumstances, unless otherwise authorized by an authorized representative of the city; provided, however, that a grantee may interrupt service to any subscriber for periods of up to 72 hours during a rebuild or upgrade of the cable system without the approval of an authorized representative of the city, as long as every subscriber to be affected receives five days’ prior written notice.

B. So long as it receives revenues from the operation of the cable system, a grantee shall maintain continuity of service during any temporary transition in the franchise. As used in this chapter, a “temporary transition in a franchise” or a “transitional period” shall include but not be limited to the following circumstances: