(1) TAS may replace telecommunications equipment without a client renewing the application for equipment if:

(a) The equipment is no longer working; and

(b) Less than three years have passed since the client's initial application date for equipment.

(2) Clients may renew their application with TAS to replace telecommunications equipment if:

(a) The equipment is no longer working; and

(b) Three years have passed from the last time they applied and received their equipment. (See WAC 388-818-0160 for the renewal process.)