(1) Subject to these Regulations a public utility may terminate the service to a consumer only between the hours of 8.00.am to 5.00 pm from Monday to Thursday in the week except that no termination shall be effected-

(a) on the eve of a public holiday or on a public holiday;

(b) at the time when the public utility is aware or ought to be aware that there is an issue of safety to people, animals or property; or

(c) During emergency situations on or related to the premises of the consumer.

(2) Notwithstanding sub-regulation (1), a public utility may terminate a service between the hours of 8.00 am to 5.00.p.m on Fridays provided the public utility has facilities for reconnection on Saturdays.