New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE
Chapter VIII - CABLE TELEVISION
Subchapter B - GENERAL
Part 896 - Technical Performance And Safety Standards
Section 896.2 - Safe and reliable service

Construction of cable television systems shall comply with all relevant safety codes including electric or other public utility codes for joint use of pole lines or underground facilities. Other local construction codes and municipal and State laws and ordinances may also apply to the construction and maintenance of cable television systems. Particular attention is called to appropriate sections of the National Electric Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association concerning the grounding and bonding of subscriber drop cables at building entry points, as referenced in section 10.3 of this Title.