For purposes of AS 18.60.640(a), new installations and alterations to existing installations do not include electrical maintenance. For purposes of this section,

1. (1) the replacement or repair of electrical utilization equipment or devices with equipment or devices having the same electrical and mechanical characteristics constitutes electrical maintenance, if the replacement equipment or devices do not

   1. (A) need alteration or adaptation to be installed; or
   2. (B) change the electrical load of the affected circuit; and
2. (2) the replacement of conduit or other wiring methods, or conductors, regardless of the length or amount, constitutes installation, and is subject to AS 18.60.580 - 18.60.660.

(Eff. 9/27/2008, Register 187)

Authority: AS 18.60.600, AS 18.60.640