How does Order 461 differentiate between routine maintenance and emergency maintenance?

• A. Routine maintenance is scheduled service; emergency maintenance is for breakdowns or safety issues requiring immediate attention.
• B. Emergency maintenance is scheduled service; routine maintenance is for safety issues.
• C. Routine maintenance is irregular and unplanned, while emergency maintenance is routine.
• D. Routine maintenance is for cosmetic repairs and nonessential tasks.

Answer: (C)

The main idea is planning versus urgency. Routine maintenance is planned and scheduled work done on a regular cycle to prevent problems. Emergency maintenance is unplanned and must be done immediately to fix a breakdown or address a safety issue. This distinction guides how work is authorized, staffed, and resourced: routine maintenance is pre-planned and budgeted, while emergency maintenance requires rapid response to restore operation or reduce risk.