RVIA Handbook Process

The RV Handbook has been assembled in a cooperative effort between those states that have recreational vehicle enforcement programs and the recreation vehicle industry. It expands upon the standards and safety requirements of the ANSI/RVIA 12V Standard for Low Voltage Systems in Conversion and Recreational Vehicles, NFPA 70 National Electrical Code and the NFPA 1192 Standard for Recreational Vehicles.

The primary reason for developing this document is to establish a tool that can be used by all interested parties in an effort to obtain uniformity to the maximum degree possible in enforce­ment positions. Not every situation is outlined within the handbook and it is understood that other situations will arise that will require resolution. This document is also intended as a ser­vice to interested parties to identify any areas where enforcement uniformity does not exist.

All proposed enforcement positions received from the manufacturers, inspectors, suppliers, testing and listing agencies and the RV code state are processed by RVIA. All proposed changes are reviewed by industry established technical committees, which the RV code states are invited to attend, and modified as necessary prior to distribution to the RV code states for their review and written approval. RVIA has made an agreement with the states that no change will be made to the Handbook without their approval. If a topic can not be resolved, the differing positions of the state is published at the bottom of the page in the Handbook. This way every­one with an interest can review the enforcement position in use and if deficiencies exist, corrections can be made.

In addition, because the RV standards (1192/NEC/12V) are updated every three years to keep the industry current on new safety considerations, the code states have been working together to agree on enforcement positions, transition timing and other similar activities to assist the industry.

The entire content of the handbook is comprised of opinions based on the experiences of those participating in its development. It is not intended to be represented as a handbook of official interpretations either of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) or the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Furthermore, this handbook was not developed nor intended to be used as a design specification or an instruction manual for untrained persons. Finally, in the event it is subsequently determined that there is a conflict between the NFPA 1192 Standard, NEC, or ANSI/RVIA 12V Standard and this handbook, the NFPA 1192 Standard, NEC, or ANSI/RVIA 12V Standard shall control.

KEY DATES FOR HANDBOOK UPDATE PUBLISHED IN JULY

*A letter ballot may be substituted for the meeting depending on time constraints and need

KEY DATES FOR HANDBOOK UPDATE PUBLISHED IN JANUARY

*A letter ballot may be substituted for the meeting depending on time constraints and need