If the rules are similar to SAG, you should be able to do the technical side, just not perform. (My daughter was SAG and was unable to be in anything on camera, even for student productions, but she is able to do any tech/stage work that she wants).
But yes, if you’re an Equity member just give them a call or email. You may also be able to put your membership on hold (my daughter did this with SAG when she got too busy with school to audition). But actually now that I think of it, she still can’t be on camera while on membership hold, but it stopped the dues. But Equity might be different, just call!