CSA Z240: Recreational Vehicles

Scope:

 Z240.0.2-14 - General requirements for recreational vehicles

This Standard specifies dimensional and safety requirements for recreational vehicles. Its purpose is to specify minimum criteria for providing a degree of protection against loss of life from fire and explosion.

The CSA Z240 RV Series of Standards does not apply to park model trailers (see CAN/CSA-Z241).

Z240.1.2-14-Vehicular requirements for recreational vehicles

This Standard specifies vehicular requirements for recreational vehicles, except motor homes, and covers couplings, tongues, and A-frames, lighting (for truck campers only), glazing materials, and running gear.

This Standard includes performance tests for the following:

1. coupling strength;
2. photometric and mechanical performance of lighting equipment;
3. optical and strength properties of glazing material; and
4. service brake performance.

Cargo transportation space that is an integral part of a recreational vehicle and intended for transporting or storing livestock, vehicles (including motorcycles), snow machines, or watercraft is not prohibited by this Standard.

Z240.3.2-14 - Plumbing requirements for recreational vehicles

This Standard sets the minimum installation requirements and material standards for plumbing systems in recreational vehicles.

Z240.4.2-14- Installation requirements for propane appliances and equipment in recreational Vehicles

This Standard applies to the factory installation of propane appliances, accessories, and equipment in recreational vehicles.

Z240.6.2-14/C22.2 No. 148-14 Electrical requirements for recreational vehicles

This Standard specifies electrical requirements for recreational vehicles that are intended to be connected by a cord and attachment plug to a source of electrical supply not exceeding 250 V between conductors or 150 V to ground in accordance with rules of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.

This Standard does not apply to 6 or 12 V battery-operated vehicular lighting and brake wiring systems specified in CSA Z240.1.2, provided that the conductors of such a system are not or cannot come in contact with the conductors of the higher voltage system.

The requirements of this Standard are based on the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.

Applicable Products:

Recreational vehicle (RV) — A vehicular-type unit that is primarily designed as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or seasonal use; has its own motive power or is mounted on or towed by another vehicle; does not require a special highway use permit for operation on the highways; and can be easily transported and set up on a daily basis by an individual.

End Result:

Certification of the factory quality program and the recreational vehicle (RV) unit.

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