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NFPA® 1192

Standard on

Recreational Vehicles

2015 Edition

This edition of NFPA 1192, Standard on Recreational Vehicles, was prepared by the Technical
Committee on Recreational Vehicles and acted on by NFPA at its June Association Techni-
cal Meeting held June 9–12, 2014, in Las Vegas, NV. It was issued by the Standards Council on
August 14, 2014, with an effective date of September 3, 2014, and supersedes all previous
editions.
A Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA) to 6.4.9 was issued on August 14, 2014. For further
information on tentative interim amendments, see Section 5 of the Regulations Governing
the Development of NFPA Standards, available at http://www.nfpa.org/regs.
This edition of NFPA 1192 was approved as an American National Standard on Septem-
ber 3, 2014.

Origin and Development of NFPA 1192

1937–1970. The earliest activity of NFPA in the field of mobile homes and recreational
vehicles was the formation of an NFPA Committee on Trailers and Trailer Camps in 1937. Its
first standard was adopted in 1940. That edition remained unchanged until after World War
II, when a 1952 revision was approved. These editions were entitled Standards for Fire Prevention
and Fire Protection in Trailer Coaches and Trailer Courts. In 1960, NFPA acted to approve a revised
version, dividing the text into two parts — one designated 501A, covering trailer courts, and
the other designated 501B, covering trailer coaches. In 1961, a new edition of 501B was
adopted under the title Standard for Fire Prevention and Fire Protection in Mobile Homes and Travel
Trailers, and in 1963, a revision of same was approved. Revisions of both NFPA 501A and 501B
were acted upon in 1964.
In the early 1960s, the Mobile Homes Manufacturers Association (MHMA) and the Trailer
Coach Association (TCA) prepared, under the aegis of the American Standards Association
(now ANSI), two standards that subsequently were approved as the American Standard Instal-
lations of Plumbing, Heating and Electrical Systems in Travel Trailers (A119.2-1963) and Standard for
Fire Prevention and Fire Protection in Mobile Homes and Travel Trailers (A119.1-1963). As of October
16, 1964, the two separate standards activities were consolidated with the approval of the
United States of America Standards Institute (formerly American Standards Association and
subsequently ANSI). In 1969, the Recreational Vehicle Institute (RVI) was added to the
MHMA, NFPA, and TCA as the fourth cosponsor of the project. The first Standard for Recre-
ational Vehicles, developed under the consolidated efforts of NFPA, MHMA, TCA, and RVI, was
approved by NFPA in 1970 and by ANSI in 1971 and replaced ASA Standard A119.2-1963.
The MHMA and the TCA were merged in 1975 to become the Manufactured Housing
Institute (MHI). The RVI was redesignated the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association
(RVIA) also in 1975, absorbing the Recreational Vehicle Division of the TCA.
1970–1977. Previous editions of the Standard on Recreational Vehicles were published in 1970
(approved by NFPA May 20, 1970), 1972 (approved by NFPA May 16, 1972, and approved by
ANSI on April 19, 1973), 1974 (approved by NFPA May 21, 1974, and approved by ANSI on
February 5, 1975), and 1976 (adopted by NFPA November 17, 1976).
The 1977 edition of the standard was developed by the Sectional Committee on Recre-
ational Vehicles; processed through the Correlating Committee on Mobile Homes and Rec-
reational Vehicles; approved by NFPA at its 1977 Annual Meeting held in Washington, DC,
May 16–19; and approved by ANSI on October 18, 1977. The only substantive changes in the
1977 edition were revisions to Part 8 on mobile home park electrical systems. Some editorial
revisions were made in other parts, and references to other standards were updated.

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1977–present. Subsequent to the 1977 edition, NFPA withdrew as a cosponsor of the ANSI project and established its
own project, covering only the subject of fire safety for recreational vehicles.
The 1982 edition of the standard was produced by the newly formed committee (June 20, 1979) that was charged
with the responsibility of developing a standard for fire safety for recreational vehicles and recreational vehicle parks.
Therefore, the 1982 edition and the 1986 edition both excluded all sections of the previous editions not considered
within the committee scope. Notably excluded were sections dealing with plumbing. Modifications were made in
sections dealing with heating, fire, and life safety and included conformance with the NFPA Manual of Style. The 1986
edition included minor changes in all chapters and a new Chapter 5 to replace Appendix C so that all mandatory
provisions were contained in the body of the document.
The 1990 edition contained minor revisions to Chapters 2 and 3, and one new definition was added to Chapter 1.
A few definitions were revised in the 1993 edition, and minor changes were incorporated in Chapters 2 and 3,
including the size of alternate exits.
Minor changes were made in all chapters of the 1996 edition, including a new section on clothes dryers, 2-6.8; the
requirement for an LP-Gas detector, 3-4.7; and the expansion of provisions for recreational vehicles used for transport-
ing or storing internal combustion engine vehicles, 3-4.8 (formerly 3-4.7).
In the 1999 edition, NFPA 501C was renumbered as NFPA 1192. Chapter 2 requirements on LP-Gas containers and
connectors were updated. Changes also included modifications to Chapter 3 requirements for exit facilities and
special transportation provisions.
The 2002 edition consisted of a major editorial reorganization of the document in accordance with the Manual of
Style for NFPA Technical Committee Documents, 2000 edition. Other changes occurred in the language of caution and
warning labels.
In the 2005 edition, the committee completed the editorial revision to comply with the Manual of Style for NFPA Technical
Committee Documents and merged the requirements from ANSI A1192.2, which is no longer published, into NFPA 1192.
The 2005 edition was revised to contain minimum requirements for the installation of plumbing, fuel-burning,
electrical, and other safety-related systems in recreational vehicles. Technical changes to the standard included clari-
fication of requirements for location and securing of propane containers, requirements for high-pressure piping and
automatic generator starting systems, and revision of requirements for fuel tank installation.
The 2008 edition of NFPA 1192 was updated to include minimum requirements for testing regulated high-pressure
piping systems for gas leakage and minimum requirements for fuel tank construction. Technical changes included the
revision of requirements for recreational vehicle exits and a new annex on product listing standards.
The 2011 edition was updated to include a new definition of recreational vehicle, which is supported by descriptions of
the various product types of recreational vehicles and illustrations in Annex A. Major technical changes to the docu-
ment included rewritten sections for gasoline and diesel fuel systems, as well as the piping system requirements of
Chapter 5. Additions to the means of egress provisions for recreational vehicles were also made to more clearly address
primary and secondary means of escape.
The 2015 edition has undergone a communal effort to harmonize requirements with CSA Z240, Recreational Vehicles.
New definitions have been added for protruding component, fuel cell device, and fuel cell system. In addition to the defini-
tions, requirements have been incorporated into the standard, such as restrictions on the operability of protruding
components while in transit. A new chapter, Chapter 8, Vehicular Requirements, has been added to the standard. All
labels have been revised to conform to ANSI Z535, Safety Alerting Standard Series. Additionally, minimum means of
escape has been revised, providing clarity on primary and secondary means of escape.
Certain material within this document, NFPA 1192, 2015 Edition, is reproduced from the public review draft of CSA Z240
RV Series-14, Recreational Vehicles, © 2014 CSA Group, with permission. This material is taken from the CSA Group
standard and may not be in the same context as in that standard. This material may include revisions by NFPA. The edition
as revised shall be the full responsibility of NFPA. CSA Group cannot be responsible for any personal injury or property or
other damages of any nature whatsoever, whether special, indirect, consequential, or compensatory, directly or indirectly
resulting from the publication, use of, or reliance on this document.

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Technical Committee on Recreational Vehicles

John P. Harvey, Chair

Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, WA [E]

Bruce A. Hopkins, Secretary

Recreation Vehicle Industry Association, VA [M]

Thomas R. Arnold, T. R. Arnold & Associates, Inc., Mark Luttich, Nebraska Public Service Commission,
IN [RT] NE [E]
Charles N. Ballard, Pacific West Associates, Inc., WY [SE] David M. Mihalick, Thor Industries Inc., OH [M]
Christopher J. Bloom, CJB Fire Consultants, OR [SE] Arthur H. Mittelstaedt, Jr., Institute for Safety and
Jeffrey A. Christner, Forest River, Inc., IN [M] Preparedness Ltd., NY [SE]
Garry D. Cole, Shelby/Mansfield KOA, OH [U] Rep. American Alliance for Health, Physical Education,
Rep. National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds Recreation, & Dance
Jeff D. Colwell, Exponent, Inc., AZ [SE] Doug Mulvaney, Kampgrounds of America, Inc., MT [U]
Kerry Parrott, Stahl Engineering & Failure Analysis, LLC,
Dean Foster, Thetford Corporation, MI [M]
IN [SE]
Douglas Haas, Fleetwood RV, Inc., IN [M]
Paul Sinclair, Bucars RV Centre, Canada [M]
Khaled E. Habib, CSA International, Canada [RT] Rep. Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association of Canada
Jerome A. Hoover, Navistar RV LLC, IN [M] Homer A. Staves, Staves Consulting Inc., MT [SE]
Dale Jordal, Winnebago Industries, Inc., IA [M] Bruce J. Swiecicki, National Propane Gas Association,
John R. Kitchens, Los Angeles City Fire Department, IL [IM]
CA [E] Rep. National Propane Gas Association
Richard H. Klein, Richard Klein Consulting Engineers, Monte L. Taylor, State of Oregon, OR [E]
AZ [SE] Leslie Woodward, Fairview Fittings & Manufacturing Inc.,
Bob Livingston, Good Sam Media & Events, CA [IM] NY [IM]

Alternates

Joseph M. Bloom, Bloom Fire Investigation, Joe Kleinknight, Keystone RV Company, IN [M]
OR [SE] (Alt. to D. M. Mihalick)
(Alt. to C. J. Bloom) Samuel E. McTier, Propane Technologies, LLC, IL [IM]
Brent Chapman, Forest River, Inc., IN [M] (Alt. to B. J. Swiecicki)
(Alt. to J. A. Christner) Kent Perkins, Recreation Vehicle Industry Association,
Michael E. Cundy, Exponent, Inc., AZ [SE] VA [M]
(Alt. to J. D. Colwell) (Alt. to B. A. Hopkins)
Wade Elliott, Utility Services Group, Inc., WA [U] Craig Sedlacek, Washington State Department of Labor
(Alt. to G. D. Cole) & Industries, WA [E]
Theodore P. Huff, T. R. Arnold & Associates, Inc., (Alt. to J. P. Harvey)
IN [RT] Neil Staves, Staves Consulting, MT [SE]
(Alt. to T. R. Arnold) (Alt. to H. A. Staves)

Chad Duffy, NFPA Staff Liaison

This list represents the membership at the time the Committee was balloted on the final text of this edition. Since that time,
changes in the membership may have occurred. A key to classifications is found at the back of the document.
NOTE: Membership on a committee shall not in and of itself constitute an endorsement of the Association or
any document developed by the committee on which the member serves.
Committee Scope: This Committee shall have primary responsibility for documents on the fire safety criteria
for recreational vehicles and recreational vehicle parks.

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Contents
Chapter 1 Administration .............................. 1192– 5 5.9 Gasoline or Diesel Fuel Systems ............ 1192–23
1.1 Scope ............................................. 1192– 5 5.10 Propane Vehicle Propulsion Engine
1.2 Purpose .......................................... 1192– 5 Installations ..................................... 1192–27
1.3 Application ...................................... 1192– 5 5.11 Fuel Cells and Fuel Cell Systems ........... 1192–27
1.4 Retroactivity ..................................... 1192– 5
Chapter 6 Fire and Life Safety Provisions ......... 1192–27
1.5 Equivalency ..................................... 1192– 5
6.1 Interior Finish and Textile or Film
1.6 Use of International System of
Materials ......................................... 1192–27
Units (SI) ........................................ 1192– 5
6.2 Recreational Vehicle Means
Chapter 2 Referenced Publications ................. 1192– 5 of Escape ......................................... 1192–28
2.1 General ........................................... 1192– 5 6.3 Fire Detection Equipment ................... 1192–29
2.2 NFPA Publications ............................. 1192– 5 6.4 Other Considerations ......................... 1192–29
2.3 Other Publications ............................ 1192– 5 6.5 Automatic Generator Starting System
(AGS) Requirements ......................... 1192–31
2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory
Sections .......................................... 1192– 6 Chapter 7 Plumbing Systems ......................... 1192–31
7.1 Plumbing System ............................... 1192–31
Chapter 3 Definitions ................................... 1192– 6
7.2 Plumbing Fixtures ............................. 1192–32
3.1 General ........................................... 1192– 6
7.3 Water Distribution Systems .................. 1192–33
3.2 NFPA Official Definitions .................... 1192– 7
7.4 Drainage Systems .............................. 1192–35
3.3 General Definitions ........................... 1192– 7
7.5 Waste Holding Tanks .......................... 1192–37
Chapter 4 General Requirements .................... 1192– 9 7.6 Vents and Venting .............................. 1192–38
4.1 Differing Standards ............................ 1192– 9 7.7 Plumbing System Tests ....................... 1192–39
4.2 U.S. Federal Regulations ..................... 1192– 9 Chapter 8 Vehicular Requirements .................. 1192–40
4.3 Labels ............................................. 1192– 9 8.1 Coupling Requirements ...................... 1192–40
4.4 Electrical Requirements ...................... 1192– 9 8.2 Truck Campers ................................. 1192–40
8.3 Vehicular Connections ....................... 1192–41
Chapter 5 Fuel Systems and Equipment ............ 1192– 9
8.4 Trailer Running Gear ......................... 1192–41
5.1 Quality of Design and Installation ......... 1192– 9
8.5 Lamps ............................................ 1192–41
5.2 Propane Systems ............................... 1192– 9
8.6 Additional Requirements .................... 1192–42
5.3 Propane Piping Systems ...................... 1192–13
5.4 Fuel-Burning Appliances ..................... 1192–17 Annex A Explanatory Material ........................ 1192–42
5.5 Venting, Ventilation, and
Combustion Air ................................ 1192–18 Annex B Propane Pipe Sizing ......................... 1192–46
5.6 Marking Appliances (Installation and
Annex C Product Listing Standards ................. 1192–47
Operation Features) .......................... 1192–18
5.7 Circulating Air Systems for Heating Annex D Informational References ................. 1192–48
(Other Than Automotive Type) ............ 1192–19
5.8 Consumer Information ....................... 1192–21 Index ......................................................... 1192–49

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NFPA 1192 number of digits commensurate with their intended preci-

sion. Use of the SI units herein is in accordance with the
Standard on Manual of Style for NFPA Technical Committee Documents. Alternat-
ing usage of U.S. and SI units to determine distance, size (ca-
Recreational Vehicles pacity), or dimensions shall not be used. Where SI equivalents
are not given, it is because the U.S. units shall be employed by
anyone enforcing this standard.
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use subject to important notices and legal disclaimers. These notices Chapter 2 Referenced Publications
and disclaimers appear in all publications containing this document
and may be found under the heading “Important Notices and Dis- 2.1 General. The documents or portions thereof listed in this
claimers Concerning NFPA Standards.” They can also be obtained chapter are referenced within this standard and shall be con-
on request from NFPA or viewed at www.nfpa.org/disclaimers. sidered part of the requirements of this document.
NOTICE: An asterisk (*) following the number or letter
2.2 NFPA Publications. National Fire Protection Association,
designating a paragraph indicates that explanatory material
1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02169-7471.
on the paragraph can be found in Annex A.
A reference in brackets [ ] following a section or paragraph NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2013 edition.
indicates material that has been extracted from another NFPA NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2014 edition.
document. As an aid to the user, the complete title and edition NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code®, 2014 edition.
of the source documents for extracts in mandatory sections of 2.3 Other Publications.
the document are given in Chapter 2 and those for extracts in
informational sections are given in Annex D. Extracted text 2.3.1 ANSI Publications. American National Standards Insti-
may be edited for consistency and style and may include the tute, Inc., 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
revision of internal paragraph references and other refer- ANSI B1.20.1, Pipe Threads, General Purpose (Inch), 2001.
ences as appropriate. Requests for interpretations or revisions
of extracted text shall be sent to the technical committee re- ANSI Z97.1, Glazing Materials Used in Buildings, Safety Perfor-
sponsible for the source document. mance Specifications and Methods of Test, 1994.
Information on referenced publications can be found in ANSI Z535, Safety Alerting Standard Series, 2011.
Chapter 2 and Annex D.
2.3.2 ASME Publications. American Society of Mechanical
Engineers, Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990.
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division I,
Chapter 1 Administration Rules for Construction of Unfired Pressure Vessels, 2004.
1.1* Scope. This standard shall cover fire and life safety crite- ANSI/ASME A.112.19.2, Vitreous China Plumbing Fixtures
ria for recreational vehicles. and Hydraulic Requirements for Water Closets and Urinals, 2003.
1.2 Purpose. The purpose of this standard shall be to provide 2.3.3 ASTM Publications. ASTM International, 100 Barr Har-
the minimum criteria for recreational vehicles that are consid- bor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.
ered necessary to provide protection from loss of life from fire ASTM A53/A53M, Standard Specifications for Pipe, Steel, Black
and explosion. and Hot-Dipped, Zinc-Coated Welded and Seamless, 2010.
1.3 Application. ASTM A539, Standard Specifications for Electric-Resistance
1.3.1* The requirements of this standard shall be applied to Welded Coiled Steel Tubing for Gas and Fuel Oil Lines, 1999 (with-
all new recreational vehicles. drawn 2004).
1.3.2 This standard shall not be applied as a stand-alone de- ASTM B88, Standard Specifications for Seamless Copper Water
sign specification or instruction manual. Tube, 2009.
1.3.3 This standard shall apply to new recreational vehicles ASTM B280, Specifications for Seamless Copper Tube for Air Con-
manufactured on or after September 1, 2014. ditioning and Refrigeration Field Service, 2008.
1.4 Retroactivity. This standard shall not be applied retroac- ASTM E84, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Charac-
tively. teristics of Building Materials, 2012b.
1.5 Equivalency. The provisions of this standard shall not be ASTM E162, Standard Test Method for Surface Flammability of
intended to prevent the use of any material, method of construc- Materials Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source, 2012a.
tion, or installation procedure not specifically prescribed by this
2.3.4 CAN/ULC Publications. Underwriters Laboratories of
standard, provided any such alternate is acceptable to the author-
Canada, 7 Underwriters Road, Toronto, ON, MIR 3A9, Canada.
ity having jurisdiction. The authority having jurisdiction shall re-
quire that sufficient evidence be submitted to substantiate any CAN/ULC-S508, Standard for the Rating and Fire Testing of
claims made regarding the safety of such alternatives. Fire Extinguishers, 2004, revised 2009 (including amendments
1, 2, and 3)
1.6* Use of International System of Units (SI). In some cases SI
equivalents to U.S. customary units have been inserted in this CAN/ULC S504, Standard for Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers,
standard. Where used, the conversions have been rounded to the 2012 (including amendments 1, 2, and 3).

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2.3.5 CSA Publications. Canadian Standards Association, 5060 ANSI/UL 330, Standard for Hose and Hose Assemblies for Dis-
Spectrum Way, Mississauga, ON, L4W 5N6, Canada. pensing Flammable Liquids, 2009, revised 2011.
CAN/CSA 6–19, Residential Carbon Monoxide Alarming Devices, ANSI/UL 484, Standard for Room Air Conditioners, 2007, re-
2001 (reaffirmed 2006). vised 2012.
CSA B51, Boiler, Pressure Vessel, and Pressure Piping Code, 2009. ANSI/UL 569, Standard for Pigtails and Flexible Hose Connec-
tors for LP-Gas, 1995, revised 2009.
CAN3-D313, Trailer Running Gear, 1985 (reaffirmed 2012).
ANSI/UL 723, Test of Surface Burning Characteristics of Build-
2.3.6 IAPMO Publications. International Association of ing Materials, 2008, revised 2010.
Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, 4755 E. Philadelphia Street,
Ontario, CA 91761. ANSI/UL 842, Standard for Valves for Flammable Liquids,
2007, revised 2011.
ANSI/IAPMO Z124.4, Plastic Water Closet Bowls and Tanks,
2006. ANSI/UL 1484, Standard for Residential Gas Detectors, 2000,
revised 2010.
2.3.7 NATM Publications. National Association of Trailer
ANSI/UL 2034, Standard for Single and Multiple Station Car-
Manufacturers (NATM), 1320 SW Topeka Blvd., Topeka, KS
bon Monoxide Detectors, 2008, revised 2009.
66612-1817.
ANSI/UL 2061, Standard for Adapters and Cylinder Connection
ANSI TSIC-1 Recommended Practice, Process Controls for As-
Devices for Portable LP-Gas Cylinder Assemblies, 2008, revised 2012.
sembly of Wheels on Trailers, 2008.
ANSI/UL 2227, Standard for Overfilling Prevention Devices,
2.3.8 RVIA Publications. Recreation Vehicle Industry Asso- 2007, revised 2009.
ciation, 1896 Preston White Drive, Reston, VA 20191.
2.3.12 U.S. Government Publications. U.S. Government
ANSI/RVIA, Low Voltage Systems in Conversion and Recre- Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.
ational Vehicles, 2011.
Title 16, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1201, “Safety
2.3.9 SAE Publications. Society of Automotive Engineers, Standard for Architectural Glazing Materials.”
400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096.
Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Transportation,
SAE J30R7, Fuel and Oil Hoses, Standard, 1998. “Specifications for LP-Gas Containers.”
SAE J476, Dryseal Pipe Threads, 1961. Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 393.67, “Liquid
Fuel Tanks.”
SAE J533, Flares for Tubing, Standard, 1999.
Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 571.08, Federal
SAE J684, Trailer Couplings, Hitches, and Safety Chains — Au- Motor Vehicle Standard, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Asso-
tomotive Type, Standard, 2005. ciated Equipment.”
SAE J1128, Low Voltage Cable, 2012. Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 571.302, para-
SAE J1508, Hose Clamp Specifications, 1997. graphs S4.3 and S5, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No.
302, “Flammability of Interior Materials.”
SAE J2638, Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Attachment Performance
Up to 13 608/Kg (30 000/Lb) Trailer Gvw, 2003. 2.3.13 Other Publications.
SAE Handbook, 2007. Technical Standards Document No. 108, Revision 4 —
Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment, 2007.
2.3.10 TC Publications. Transport Canada, 330 Sparks Street,
Ottawa, ON K1A 0N5, Canada. Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, 11th edition, Merriam-
Webster, Inc., Springfield, MA, 2003.
TSD 108, Motor Vehicle Regulations, Lighting System and
Retroreflective Devices, 2007. 2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.
NFPA 51, Standard for the Design and Installation of Oxygen–Fuel
2.3.11 UL Publications. Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333 Gas Systems for Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes, 2013 edition.
Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096. NFPA 54, National Fuel Gas Code, 2015 edition.
ANSI/UL 21, Standard for LP-Gas Hose, 2007, revised 2010. NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2014 edition.
NFPA 70®, National Electrical Code®, 2014 edition.
ANSI/UL 94, Standard for Safety Test for Flammability of Plastic NFPA 211, Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents, and Solid
Materials for Parts in Devices and Appliances, 1996, revised 2012. Fuel–Burning Appliances, 2013 edition.
ANSI/UL 125, Standard for Flow Control Valves for Anhydrous
Ammonia and LP-Gas, 2009, revised 2011. Chapter 3 Definitions
ANSI/UL 144, Standard for LP-Gas Regulators, 2012.
3.1 General. The definitions contained in this chapter shall
ANSI/UL 181, Standard for Safety Factory-Made Air Ducts and apply to the terms used in this standard. Where terms are not
Air Connectors, 2005, revised 2008. defined in this chapter or within another chapter, they shall
ANSI/UL 217, Standard for Single and Multiple Station Smoke be defined using their ordinarily accepted meanings within
Alarms, 2006, revised 2012. the context in which they are used. Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate
Dictionary, 11th edition, shall be the source for the ordinarily
ANSI/UL 299, Dry Chemical Extinguishers, 2012. accepted meaning.

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3.2 NFPA Official Definitions. that is 8 in. (203 mm) above the ground on the vertical
centerline of the forwardmost wheel spindle to the lowest
3.2.1* Approved. Acceptable to the authority having juris-
point of the front chassis cross member.
diction.
3.3.9.2 Rear Clearance Line. The plane extending between
3.2.2* Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). An organization,
lines on each side of the vehicle that connect a point that is
office, or individual responsible for enforcing the requirements
8 in. (203 mm) above the ground on the vertical centerline
of a code or standard, or for approving equipment, materials, an
installation, or a procedure. of the rearmost wheel spindle to the lowest point on the
intersection of the rear wall and floor lines.
3.2.3 Labeled. Equipment or materials to which has been
attached a label, symbol, or other identifying mark of an orga- 3.3.10 Combination Compartment. A shower stall or recess
nization that is acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction that provides for or includes the installation of a toilet and is
and concerned with product evaluation, that maintains peri- of such size and proportions that it may not be occupied by
odic inspection of production of labeled equipment or mate- more than one person.
rials, and by whose labeling the manufacturer indicates com- 3.3.11 Compartment. Within a recreational vehicle, a volu-
pliance with appropriate standards or performance in a metric space designed to provide for a separate area.
specified manner.
3.3.12 Connection.
3.2.4* Listed. Equipment, materials, or services included in a
list published by an organization that is acceptable to the author- 3.3.12.1 Cross Connection. Any physical connection or ar-
ity having jurisdiction and concerned with evaluation of products rangement between two otherwise separate systems or
or services, that maintains periodic inspection of production of sources, one of which contains potable water and the other,
listed equipment or materials or periodic evaluation of services, either water, steam, gas, or chemical of unknown or ques-
and whose listing states that either the equipment, material, or tionable safety, whereby there may be a flow from one sys-
service meets appropriate designated standards or has been tem or source to the other, the direction of flow depending
tested and found suitable for a specified purpose. on the pressure differential between the two systems.

3.2.5 Shall. Indicates a mandatory requirement. 3.3.12.2 Water Service Connection. The fitting or point of
connection of the vehicle water distribution system designed
3.3 General Definitions. for connection to a potable water supply.
3.3.1 Accessible. Having access to but which first requires the 3.3.13 Container Pressure. Unregulated pressure from a pro-
removal of a panel, door, or similar covering of the item de- pane container.
scribed. [54, 2012]
3.3.14 Continuous Waste. A drain connecting the compart-
3.3.2 Anti-Siphon Trap Vent Device. A device that automatically ments of a set of fixtures to a trap or connecting other permitted
opens to admit air to a fixture drain above the connection of the fixtures to a common trap.
trap arm so as to prevent siphonage and closes tightly when the
pressure within the drainage system is equal to or greater than 3.3.15 Diameter. The nominal inside diameter designated
atmospheric pressure so as to prevent the escape of gases from commercially.
the drainage system into the recreational vehicle. 3.3.16 Dispensing. As applied to gasoline or diesel fuel sys-
3.3.3 Appliance. tems, withdrawing fuel from applicable recreational vehicle
fuel tank(s) to other motorized vehicles or approved contain-
3.3.3.1 Heating Appliance. An appliance for comfort heat- ers by means of a hose and hose nozzle valve.
ing of a recreational vehicle or for water heating.
3.3.17 Distribution. As applied to gasoline or diesel fuel sys-
3.3.3.2 Heat-Producing Appliance. An appliance that pro- tems, the flow of fuel from the recreational vehicle fuel tank(s) to
duces heat by utilizing electric energy or by burning fuel. an onboard fuel-burning generator by means of a closed system
[211, 2013] of tubing or hoses.
3.3.4* Axle Height. The distance to the lower connection of the 3.3.18 Drain. A pipe that carries waste, water, or liquid-borne
axle spindle assembly and the outboard end of the lower control wastes in a drainage system.
arm (lever ball joint or kingpin), excluding shock mounting,
grease fitting, or similar component. 3.3.18.1 Fixture Drain. The drain from a fixtures trap to
the drain outlet or to the junction of that drain with any
3.3.5 Backflow. The flow of water or other liquids, mixtures, or other drain pipe.
substances into the distributing pipes of a potable supply of water
from any source or sources other than its intended source. 3.3.18.2 Main Drain(s). The lowest piping of a drainage sys-
tem that receives the liquid or body waste discharge from all
3.3.6 Backflow Preventer. A device or means to prevent the fixtures within the system and conducts these wastes to the
backflow. drain outlet(s).
3.3.7 Branch. Any part of the piping system other than a 3.3.19 Drain Hose. A hose used for connecting the liquid or
riser, main, or vent stack.
body waste drain outlet to a sewer inlet connection.
3.3.8 Center. The midpoint between the right and left sides
3.3.20 Drain Outlet. The lowest end of a main or secondary
of a recreational vehicle.
drain to which a sewer connection is made.
3.3.9 Clearance Line.
3.3.21 Fixed Maximum Liquid Level Gauge. A fixed liquid
3.3.9.1 Front Clearance Line. The plane extending be- level gauge that indicates the liquid level at which the container is
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3.3.22 Fixtures (Plumbing). Receptacles, devices, or appli- 3.3.41.1 Common Vent. A vent connecting at the junction of
ances that are supplied with water or that receive liquid or fixture drains and serving as a vent for more than one fixture.
liquid-borne wastes for discharge into the drainage system.
3.3.41.2 Continuous Vent. A vertical vent that is a continua-
3.3.23 Flexible Drainage Connector. A bendable tube, hose, tion of the drain to which it connects.
or hose assembly used for conveying liquid waste between two
drain, waste, vent (DWV) fitting components in a recreational 3.3.41.3 Individual Vent. A pipe or anti-siphon trap vent
vehicle drainage system. device installed to vent a single fixture drain.

3.3.24 Flood Level. The level in the receptacle over which 3.3.41.4 Primary Vent. The main vent of the vent system,
water would overflow to the outside of the receptacle. which is open to the outside atmosphere.
3.3.25 Frame. Chassis rail and any addition thereto of equal 3.3.41.5 Secondary Vent. Any vent other than the primary
or greater strength. vent or those serving toilet or holding tanks.
3.3.26 Fuel Cell Device. An electrochemical system that con- 3.3.41.6 Wet Vent. A vent that also serves as a drain for one
sumes fuel to produce an electric current. or more fixtures.
3.3.27 Fuel Cell System. The complete aggregate of equip- 3.3.42 Potable Water Storage Tank. A tank installed in a recre-
ment used to convert chemical fuel into usable electricity and ational vehicle for the purpose of storing potable water.
typically consists of a reformer, a stack, a power inverter, and 3.3.43* Pressure Relief Valve. A type of pressure relief device
auxiliary equipment. designed to both open and close to maintain internal fluid pres-
3.3.28 Fuel System. Any arrangement of pipe, tubing, fit- sure. [58, 2014]
tings, connectors, tanks, controls, valves, and devices designed
3.3.44 Propane (Liquefied Petroleum Gas, LP-Gas, LPG). Any
and intended to supply or control the flow of fuel.
material having a vapor pressure not exceeding that allowed for
3.3.29 Grade. See 3.3.52, Slope. commercial propane composed predominantly of the following
3.3.30* Gross Trailer Area. The total plan area measured to hydrocarbons, either by themselves or as mixtures: propane, pro-
the maximum horizontal projections of exterior walls in the pylene, butane (normal butane or iso-butane), and butylene.
set-up mode. 3.3.45 Propane Container. A tank or cylinder.
3.3.31 Hose. A flexible tube for conveying a liquid or gas. 3.3.45.1 Cylinder. For recreational vehicles, a portable con-
3.3.32 Hose Nozzle Valve. The terminal output end of a dis- tainer constructed in accordance with U.S. Department of
pensing system hose. Transportation Specifications for LP-Gas Containers (49 CFR) or
fabricated to Transport Canada (TC).
3.3.33 Identified (as applied to equipment). Recognizable as
suitable for the specific purpose, function, use, environment, 3.3.45.2 Tank. A container constructed in accordance with
application, and so forth, where described in a particular code the Section VIII, “Rules for the Construction of Unfired Pres-
requirement. [70:100] sure Vessels” of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
3.3.34* Interior Finish. For recreational vehicles, the exposed 3.3.46 Propane Supply Connection. The terminal end or con-
interior surface in combination with the substrate to which it is nection where a propane supply connector is attached to the
applied. propane supply source.
3.3.35 Low-Pressure Piping. Piping with a pressure of 14 in. 3.3.47 Propane Supply Connector. Tubing or pipe connect-
water column or less. ing the recreational vehicle to the propane supply source.
3.3.36 Main. The principal artery of the system to which 3.3.48* Protruding Component. Movable component that can
branches may be connected. protrude beyond the periphery or extend below a recreational
vehicle.
3.3.37 Means of Escape (Recreational Vehicle). A way to the
outside of a recreational vehicle. 3.3.49 Readily Accessible. For recreational vehicles, able to
3.3.38 Overfilling Prevention Device (OPD). A safety device be located, reached, serviced, or removed without removing
that is designed to provide an automatic means to prevent the other components or parts of the apparatus and without the
filling of a container in excess of the maximum permitted filling need to use special tools to open enclosures.
limit. [58, 2014] 3.3.50* Recreational Vehicle (RV). A vehicular-type unit that is
3.3.39* Pipe. Rigid conduit of iron, steel, copper, copper al- primarily designed as temporary living quarters for recre-
loy, aluminum, or plastic. [54, 2015] ational, camping, or seasonal use; has its own motive power or
is mounted on or towed by another vehicle; is regulated by the
3.3.39.1 Horizontal Drainage Pipe. A pipe or fitting that National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as a vehicle or
forms an angle of 45 degrees or less with the horizontal. vehicle equipment; does not require a special highway use per-
3.3.39.2 Vertical Pipe. Any pipe or fitting that makes an mit for operation on the highways; and can be easily trans-
angle of 45 degrees or less with the vertical. ported and set up on a daily basis by an individual.
3.3.40* Piping. For recreational vehicles, the tubing or rigid 3.3.51 Regulated High-Pressure Piping. Piping with a pres-
conduit of the system. sure in excess of 14 in. water column and less than or equal to
30 psi (207 kPa).
3.3.41 Plumbing Vent. Any pipe provided to ventilate a plumb-
ing system, to prevent trap siphonage and back pressure, or to 3.3.52 Slope. For recreational vehicles, a grade or fall of a
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3.3.53 System. 3.3.63* Vapor Resistant. Constructed so that gas or air is in-
hibited from entering or leaving except through vents or pip-
3.3.53.1 Automatic Generator Starting System (AGS). A con-
ing provided for the purpose.
trol system that automatically starts and stops engine gen-
erators when pre-set RV conditions occur, such as begin- 3.3.64 Vent System (Waste). A pipe or pipes installed to pro-
ning and end of quiet time, low and high battery charge, vide a flow of air to or from a waste drainage system to protect
availability or loss of shore power connection, or appliance trap seals from siphonage and back pressure and to equalize
demand changes such as cycling of temperature-controlled the air pressure within the drainage system.
air conditioning. 3.3.65 Waste.
3.3.53.2 Drainage System. All piping within or attached to 3.3.65.1 Body Waste. The discharge from any fixture, ap-
the structure that conveys body or liquid waste to the drain pliance, or appurtenance containing fecal matter or urine.
outlet or outlets.
3.3.65.2 Liquid Waste. The discharge from any fixture,
3.3.53.3* Flexible Drain System. An assembly that consists appliance, area, or appurtenance that does not contain
of a trap, strainer, hose, and connectors for use as a liquid body waste.
waste drainage system.
3.3.66 Waste Holding Tank. A liquidtight tank for the tempo-
3.3.53.4 Water Distribution System. The potable water pip- rary retention of body or liquid waste.
ing within or attached to the recreational vehicle. 3.3.67 Water Seal Trap. A fitting or device designed and
3.3.54 Tank. constructed to provide a liquid seal that will prevent the
back passage of air without materially affecting the flow of
3.3.54.1 Liquid Fuel Tank. A fuel tank designed to contain liquid waste through it.
a fuel that is liquid at normal atmospheric pressures and
temperatures.
3.3.54.2* Side-Mounted Fuel Tank. A liquid fuel tank that, Chapter 4 General Requirements
(a) if mounted on a trailer, extends outboard of the vehicle
frame; or (b), if mounted on a motor home, extends out- 4.1 Differing Standards. Wherever nationally recognized
board of a line parallel to the longitudinal centerline of the standards and this standard differ, the requirements of this
motor home and tangent to the outboard side of a front standard shall apply.
tire in a straight-ahead position.
4.2 U.S. Federal Regulations. Where federal regulations un-
3.3.55 Toilet. der the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration super-
3.3.55.1 Flush Toilet (Water Closet). A toilet that conforms sede all or part of this standard as applied to any category of
with ANSI/ASME A112.19.2 or ANSI/IAPMO Z124.4. regulated motor vehicles, the federal regulations shall apply.

3.3.55.2 Mechanical Seal Toilet. A toilet fitted with a water 4.3 Labels.
flushing device and mechanically sealed trap. 4.3.1 Labels required by Chapters 5, 6, and 7 shall conform to
3.3.55.3 Recirculating Chemical Toilet. A self-contained, re- ANSI Z535 Series Safety Alerting Standards.
circulating toilet in which the waste is chemically treated. 4.3.2 These labels shall be permanently affixed and be com-
3.3.56 Toilet Trap Arm. The piping between the toilet and its patible with the surface to which they are applied.
vent that receives the discharge from each toilet. 4.4 Electrical Requirements. All electrical installations, systems,
3.3.57 Trap. A fitting or valve device designed and constructed and equipment shall comply with Article 551, Parts I and III
to provide a liquid or mechanical seal that will prevent the back through VI, of NFPA 70. All low-voltage electrical installations,
passage of air without materially affecting the flow of liquid waste systems, and equipment shall comply with ANSI/RVIA 12V.
through it.
3.3.58 Trap Arm. That portion of a fixture drain between a
water seal trap and its vent. Chapter 5 Fuel Systems and Equipment
3.3.59 Trap Seal. The vertical depth of liquid that a water seal 5.1 Quality of Design and Installation. All design, construc-
trap will retain. tion, and workmanship shall be in conformance with accepted
3.3.60* Tubing. Semirigid conduit of copper, steel, aluminum, engineering practices.
corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST), or plastic. [54, 2015] 5.2 Propane Systems.
3.3.61 Vacuum Breaker. A device that prevents back siphon- 5.2.1 Maximum Container Capacities. Where propane utiliza-
age by allowing atmosphere air pressure into the system. tion equipment is installed by the recreational vehicle manu-
3.3.62 Valve. facturer, the recreational vehicle shall be provided with one of
the following:
3.3.62.1 Backflow Check Valve. A device designed to allow
flow in only one direction. [51, 2013] (1) One but not more than three cylinders having maximum
individual water capacities of 105 lb (47.6 kg) [approxi-
3.3.62.2 Fullway Termination Valve. A valve that when fully mately 45 lb (20.4 kg) propane capacity]
opened has a non-fouling passageway not less than the in- (2) One or more tanks having a maximum aggregate water
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5.2.1.1 No provisions shall be made that could allow the in- 5.2.3.4 Containers shall not be mounted on the exterior of
stallation and securement of more than three cylinders. the rear wall or the rear bumper of the vehicle.
5.2.2 Construction of Propane Containers. 5.2.4 Securing of Propane Containers.
5.2.2.1 Cylinders shall be constructed and marked in accor- 5.2.4.1 Containers shall be secured in place so they do not
dance with the specifications for propane cylinders of the U.S. become dislodged when a load equal to eight times the con-
Department of Transportation (DOT) or the specifications of tainer’s filled weight is applied to the filled container’s center
Department of Transportation and Transport Canada. of gravity in any direction.
5.2.2.2 Tanks utilizing vapor withdrawal shall be constructed 5.2.4.2 Where the recreational vehicle is supplied with cylin-
and marked in accordance with the Rules for Construction of ders not in place, the recreational vehicle manufacturer shall
Unfired Pressure Vessels, Section VIII, Division I, ASME Boiler provide mounting instructions and required materials with
and Pressure Vessel Code; or with CSA B51, Boiler, Pressure Vessel, the vehicle.
and Pressure Piping Code, and shall have a design gauge pressure
of at least 312 psi (2155 kPa). 5.2.5 Heat Shielding of Propane Containers and Piping.
5.2.5.1 Propane containers located less than 18 in. (457 mm)
5.2.3 Location of Propane Containers.
from the exhaust system, the transmission, or a heat-
5.2.3.1 Propane containers that do not meet the provisions of producing component of a combustion engine or hydronic
5.2.3.2 shall not be installed, nor shall provisions be made for heating appliance exhaust shall be shielded by a vehicle frame
installing or storing any propane containers, even temporarily, member or by a noncombustible baffle with an air space on
inside any recreational vehicle. both sides of the frame member or baffle.

5.2.3.2 New propane cylinders that have never contained 5.2.5.2 Propane piping and hose located less than 41⁄2 in.
propane and are supplied as original equipment shall be per- (114 mm) from the exhaust system, the transmission, or a
mitted to be transported inside the vehicle. heat-producing component of an internal combustion engine
or hydronic heating appliance exhaust shall be shielded by a
5.2.3.3 Propane containers with their control valves shall be vehicle frame member or by a noncombustible baffle with an
installed in compliance with one of the following: air space on both sides of the frame member or baffle.
(1) Mounted in a recess or compartment, other than on the 5.2.6 Ventilation of Compartments Containing Propane Con-
roof, that is vapor resistant to the inside of the recreational tainers.
vehicle
(2) Mounted on the tongue or A-frame of a travel or camping 5.2.6.1 Compartments shall be ventilated at or near the top
trailer or forward of the front bulkhead below the over- and at the extreme bottom to facilitate diffusion of vapors.
hang of a fifth-wheel trailer and not lower than the bot- 5.2.6.2 The compartment shall be ventilated with at least two
tom of the trailer frame vents, each having an aggregate free area equal to at least
(3) Mounted on the chassis or to the floor of a motorhome or 0.5 in.2 (323 mm2) for each 7 lb (102 mm2/kg) of the total
chassis-mount camper, provided neither the tank nor its propane fuel capacity of the maximum number of the largest
support is located in front of the front axle, as follows: cylinders the compartment can hold.
(a) Tanks mounted between the front and rear axles shall
be installed not lower than the front axle height. 5.2.6.3 If the lower vent is located in the access door or wall,
(b) Tanks mounted behind the rear axle of a motorhome the bottom edge of the vent shall be flush with the floor level
or chassis-mount camper shall be installed in such a of the compartment.
manner that the bottom of the tank and any connec-
5.2.6.4 The top vent shall be located in the access door or
tion thereto shall not be lower than either the rear
wall, with the bottom of the vent within 12 in. (305 mm) of the
axle height (excluding the differential) or any sec-
ceiling of the compartment.
tion of the frame immediately to the rear of the tank,
whichever is higher. 5.2.6.5 Vents shall have an unrestricted discharge to the out-
(c) All clearances shall be determined from the bottom side atmosphere.
of the tank or from the lowest fitting, support, or at-
tachment on the tank or tank housing, whichever is 5.2.6.6 Doors or panels providing access to valves shall not be
lower when all axles are loaded to their gross axle equipped with locks or require special tools to open.
weight rating.
5.2.7 Securing Propane Cylinder Housings.
(4) Mounted on the chassis or to the floor of a travel trailer or
fifth-wheel trailer as follows: 5.2.7.1 Doors, hoods, domes, housings (or portions of hous-
(a) Tanks mounted behind the rear axle of a travel trailer ings), and enclosures required to be removed or opened for re-
or fifth-wheel trailer shall be installed in such a man- placement of cylinders shall incorporate means for clamping
ner that the bottom of the tank and any connection them in place to prevent them from working loose during transit.
thereto shall not be lower than either the rear axle(s) 5.2.7.2 Hoods or housings covering valves shall not be
height or the lowest section of the frame to the rear of equipped with locks or require tools to open.
the tank, whichever is higher.
(b) Tanks mounted forward of the rear axle(s) shall be in- 5.2.8 Fastenings for Propane Cylinders in Compartments. Cyl-
stalled in such a manner that the bottom of the tank and inder compartments or carriers shall be provided with hold-
any connection thereto shall not be lower than the low- down fastenings complying with 5.2.4 for as many cylinders as
est section of the frame in front of the tank. the carriers or compartments are capable of holding.

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5.2.9 Elimination of Ignition Sources. Propane containers vertical to vertical to allow for drainage of any moisture collected
shall not be installed in compartments or under hoods or hous- on the diaphragm of the regulator.
ings that contain flame- or spark-producing equipment.
5.2.15.5 A regulator(s) installed below floor level shall be
5.2.10 Propane Container Appurtenances and Location. installed in a compartment that provides protection against
5.2.10.1 Pressure relief valves, container shutoff valves, over- the weather and wheel spray.
filling prevention devices, backflow check valves, excess flow 5.2.15.6 The compartment shall be of sufficient size to permit
valves, and fixed maximum liquid level gauges shall be listed. tool operation for connection to and replacement of the regula-
5.2.10.2 Where a remotely controlled shutoff valve is not tor(s); shall be vapor resistant to the interior of the vehicle; shall
used as permitted in 5.2.11.1, the manual control of the tank have a 1 in.2 (6.5 cm2) minimum and 2 in.2 (12.9 cm2) maximum
shutoff valve, the propane fill connection, and the fixed maxi- vent opening to the exterior located within 1 in. (25 mm) of the
mum liquid level gauge shall be located not more than 18 in. bottom of the compartment; and shall not contain flame- or
(457 mm) from the vehicle’s outside wall when the vehicle is spark-producing equipment.
in the travel mode. 5.2.15.7 The regulator vent outlet shall be at least 1 in. (25 mm)
5.2.11 Location of Remotely Controlled Appurtenances. above the compartment vent opening.
5.2.11.1 Vehicles shall be permitted to be equipped with a re- 5.2.15.8 Regulators installed elsewhere and not installed in
motely controlled, normally closed, electrically operated shutoff compartments as specified in 5.2.15.5 shall be equipped
valve installed within 9 in. (228 mm) of the outlet of the tank with a durable cover [that does not become brittle at tem-
shutoff valve using piping or tubing. peratures as low as −40°F (−40°C)] designed to protect the
regulator vent opening from sleet, snow, freezing rain, ice,
5.2.11.2 A double check filler valve shall be installed in the mud, and wheel spray.
tank fill opening, and a backflow check valve shall be installed
at the remote fill valve location. 5.2.15.9 If the regulator is not mounted by the recreational
vehicle manufacturer, instructions for installation shall be sup-
5.2.11.3 Where the fill connection, the fixed maximum liq- plied.
uid level gauge, and electrically operated shutoff valve control
are remotely installed, they shall be located not more than 5.2.16 Propane Shutoff Valves, Excess Flow Valves, and Back-
18 in. (457 mm) from the vehicle’s outside wall, whether in- flow Check Valves.
stalled on the vehicle’s exterior or within a compartment
when the vehicle is in the travel mode. 5.2.16.1 A listed propane excess flow valve shall be provided
in accordance with 5.2.16.1.1 and 5.2.16.1.2.
5.2.12* Valves for Multiple Propane Cylinder Assembly Sys-
tem. Valves in a multiple propane cylinder assembly system shall 5.2.16.1.1 Tanks shall require a manual shutoff valve
be arranged so that replacement of cylinders can be made with- equipped with a listed internal excess flow valve listed to the
out shutting off the flow of propane to the appliance(s). requirements of ANSI/UL 125 and designed to close auto-
matically at the rated closed flow of vapor or liquid specified
5.2.13 Overfilling Prevention Devices. by the manufacturer.
5.2.13.1 Containers shall be equipped with a listed overfilling 5.2.16.1.2 The internal excess flow valve shall be designed
prevention device. with a bypass not to exceed a number 60 drill size opening to
5.2.13.2 Cylinders shall be equipped with an overfilling pre- allow equalization of pressure.
vention device that complies with ANSI/UL 2227, Standard for 5.2.16.2 Cylinders shall require a manual shutoff valve for vapor
Overfilling Prevention Devices. service that does not allow propane to flow until a positive seal is
5.2.14 Protection of Propane Cylinder’s Shutoff Valves. achieved between that valve and its mating connection.
5.2.14.1 Cylinder shutoff valves shall be protected by a venti- 5.2.16.3 In multiple cylinder systems, a backflow check valve
lated cap or collar fastened to the cylinder, capable of with- shall be provided anywhere from the cylinder outlet to the
standing a blow from any direction equivalent to that of a 30 lb automatic changeover regulator inlet.
(13.6 kg) weight dropped 4 ft (1.2 m).
5.2.16.4 The mating connection shall be listed to the require-
5.2.14.2 Construction of the ventilated cap or collar shall be ments of ANSI/UL 2061 and installed with the regulator and
such that the blow is not transmitted to the valve. vehicle as follows:
5.2.15 Propane Regulators. (1) The mating connection to the cylinder valve shall be fur-
5.2.15.1 First-stage regulators shall have an outlet gauge nished with a thermal element that activates at a tempera-
pressure setting up to 10.0 psi (69 kPa) in accordance with ture range of 240°F to 300°F (116°C to 149°C) and positively
ANSI/UL 144. shuts off the flow of propane from the cylinder valve.
(2) The mating connection to the cylinder valve shall also
5.2.15.2 A two-stage regulator system or an integral two-stage incorporate a listed excess flow valve that closes at a flow
regulator shall be listed to the requirements of ANSI/UL 144. not greater than 200 ft3/hr at a gauge pressure of 100 psi
(5.66 m3/hr at 689 kPa) and has a bypass area that does
5.2.15.3 The regulator(s) shall have a capacity that is not less
not allow a flow greater than 10 ft3/hr at a gauge pressure
than the total input of all propane appliances installed in the
of 100 psi (0.28 m3/hr at 689 kPa).
recreational vehicle.
(3) The mating connection to the cylinder valve shall be pro-
5.2.15.4 The regulator(s) shall be installed with the pressure vided with a CGA 791 female connection that does not
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5.2.17 Propane Container Pressure Relief Valves. sibility of the entrance of water or dirt into either the pressure
relief valve or its pipeaway discharge system.
5.2.17.1 Cylinders shall be provided with pressure relief
valves as required by the regulations of the U.S. Department of 5.2.19.3.3 No portion of the pipeaway system shall have an
Transportation. internal diameter less than the internal diameter of the rec-
ommended breakaway adapter.
5.2.17.2 Tanks for recreational vehicle use shall be provided
with full internal or flush-type full internal pressure relief 5.2.19.3.4 The breakaway adapter shall be threaded for di-
valves in accordance with NFPA 58. rect connection to the pressure relief valve and shall not inter-
fere with the operation of the pressure relief valve.
5.2.17.3 Containers shall have pressure relief valves in direct
communication with the vapor space of the container. 5.2.19.3.5 The breakaway adapter shall be installed so that it
breaks away without impairing the function of the pressure
5.2.18 Regulator Pressure Relief Valves.
relief valve; however, the breakaway adapter shall be permit-
5.2.18.1 A separate first stage of a two-stage regulator system ted to be an integral part of the pressure relief valve.
shall incorporate an integral pressure relief valve having a start-
to-discharge setting within the limits specified in ANSI/UL 144. 5.2.19.3.6 The breakaway adapter shall have a melting point
of not less than 1450°F (788°C).
5.2.18.2 The second stage of a two-stage regulator system shall
be equipped with one or both of the following: 5.2.19.3.7 Metallic pipe or a length of nonmetallic hose shall
be permitted as a part of the pipeaway system and located after
(1) An integral pressure relief valve on the outlet pressure the breakaway adapter and before the terminal discharge end
side that has a start-to-discharge pressure setting within of the pipeaway system.
the limits specified in ANSI/UL 144 and that limits the
outlet gauge pressure of the second stage of a two-stage 5.2.19.3.8 The terminal discharge end of the pipeaway sys-
regulator system to 2.0 psi (14 kPa) when the regulator tem shall be directed upward or downward within 45 de-
seat disc is removed and the inlet gauge pressure to the grees of vertical.
regulator is 10.0 psi (69 kPa) or less as specified in 5.2.19.3.9 Metallic pipe or nonmetallic hose used in the
ANSI/UL 144
pipeaway system shall be fabricated of materials resistant to
(2) An integral overpressure shutoff device that shuts off the
the action of propane.
flow of propane vapor when the outlet pressure of the regu-
lator reaches the overpressure limits specified in ANSI/UL 5.2.19.3.10 Nonmetallic hose, where used, shall be able to with-
144 and that does not open to permit flow of propane until it stand the downstream pressure from the pressure relief valve
has been manually reset when in the full open position.
5.2.19* Discharge from Propane Container Pressure Relief 5.2.19.3.11 Where hose is used to pipe away the pressure relief
Valves. valve discharge from propane containers installed on the outside
5.2.19.1 Propane containers shall be so located that the dis- of the vehicle, the breakaway adapter and any attached fittings,
charge from their pressure relief valves shall be not less than without the hose attached, shall deflect the pressure relief valve
3 ft (0.9 m) measured horizontally along the surface of the discharge upward or downward within 45 degrees of vertical and
vehicle from any of the following located below the level of shall meet the other requirements of 5.2.19.2. All fittings shall
such discharge: have a melting point of not less than 1450°F (788°C).

(1) Openings into the recreational vehicle 5.2.19.3.12 The pipeaway system connections shall be me-
(2) Propane-burning appliance intake and exhaust vents chanically fastened and shall not depend on adhesives or seal-
(3) All combustion engine and hydronic heating appliance ing compounds.
exhaust terminations
5.2.19.3.13 Where a pipeaway system is not required, the pres-
5.2.19.2 Unventilated compartment doors containing either sure relief valve shall have a protective cover in accordance with
door or body side seals, and entry doors not containing 5.2.19.3.2.
screens or openable windows below the level of the propane
discharge outlet(s), shall be permitted to be omitted from the 5.2.19.3.14 Where the pressure relief valve outlets on cylin-
requirements of 5.2.19.1. ders are located in a compartment vapor resistant to the ve-
hicle interior, discharge from these devices shall be consid-
5.2.19.3 The propane tank pressure relief valve discharge sys- ered to be located at the compartment vents and shall meet
tem(s) shall be installed in accordance with 5.2.19.3.1 through the location requirements of 5.2.19.1.
5.2.19.3.14.
5.2.20 Propane System Design.
5.2.19.3.1 The pressure relief valve discharge shall be directed
upward or downward within 45 degrees of vertical so that its dis- 5.2.20.1 Systems shall be of the vapor withdrawal type.
charge does not directly impinge on the prime mover engine or 5.2.20.2 Liquid withdrawal systems shall be permitted to sup-
is not directed into the interior of the vehicle. ply propane as engine fuel.
5.2.19.3.2 Where the pressure relief valve discharge must be 5.2.21 Appliance Pressure Rating.
piped away, the pipeaway system shall consist of a breakaway
adapter recommended by the pressure relief valve manufac- 5.2.21.1 Vapor, at a pressure not over 14 in. water column
turer, and at the terminal discharge end of the pipeaway sys- (3.49 kPa), shall be delivered from low-pressure piping systems
tem, a protective cover shall be installed to minimize the pos- into the propane appliance or fuel cell supply connection.

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5.2.21.2 Propane appliances or fuel cells connected to regu- 5.3.1.2 None of the requirements listed in this section shall
lated high-pressure piping systems shall comply with the fol- apply to the piping supplied as a part of a listed appliance.
lowing:
5.3.1.3 Liquid withdrawal piping shall comply with the re-
(1) The appliance or fuel cell shall provide for a separate pro- quirements of NFPA 58, Section 5.9 and 6.9.1.
pane supply system or provide a means to prevent high
pressure from entering the recreational vehicle’s low- 5.3.1.4 Low-pressure piping systems for propane shall re-
pressure system. quire at least two stages of pressure regulation to reduce con-
(2) The high-pressure propane system shall be located en- tainer pressure to appliance utilization pressure.
tirely on the exterior of the vehicle or in a compartment
that is vaportight to the vehicle’s interior and vented to 5.3.2 Propane Piping System Materials.
the outside at or near the bottom of compartment. 5.3.2.1 Materials used for the installation, extension, alter-
(3) Warning labels, with the word “Warning” a minimum of ation, or repair of any propane piping system shall be new and
1⁄4 in. (6 mm) high and body text a minimum of 1⁄8 in.
free from defects or internal obstructions.
(3 mm) high on contrasting background, shall be affixed
to the appliance or appliance compartment and at the 5.3.2.2 Inferior or defective materials in propane piping or
propane source in a visible location and shall read as fittings shall be replaced and shall not be repaired.
shown in Figure 5.2.21.2.
(4) The appliance or fuel cell shall be listed for recreational 5.3.2.3 Inferior or defective materials shall be removed and
vehicle use at the specified operating pressure. replaced with acceptable material.
5.3.2.4 The system shall be made of materials having a melt-
ing point of not less than 1450°F (788°C), except as provided
in 5.3.2.5(11), 5.3.4, 5.3.6.1, 5.3.12, and 5.3.13, or of materials
! WARNING (used in piping or fittings) listed for the specific use intended.
5.3.2.5 Propane piping system materials shall be permitted to
This appliance operates at the following consist of one or more of the following materials:
pressure ______. (1) Propane pipe shall be steel or wrought-iron pipe and
Ensure gas supply is disconnected during comply with ASTM A 53.
(2) Schedule 40 steel or wrought-iron pipe shall be permit-
servicing and consult appliance instructions. ted to be used where system gauge pressure is less than
Do not connect this appliance to any other 125 psi (862 kPa).
fuel system or this fuel system to any other (3) Schedule 80 steel or wrought-iron pipe shall be used where
system gauge pressure is 125 psi (862 kPa) or greater.
appliance. (4) Threaded copper or brass pipe in iron pipe sizes shall be
Can cause a fire or explosion resulting in permitted to be used.
death or serious injury. (5) Fittings for propane piping shall be wrought-iron, mal-
leable iron, steel, or brass (containing not more than
FIGURE 5.2.21.2 Appliance or Appliance Compartment 75 percent copper).
Warning Label. (6) Brass flare nuts shall be stress-relieved or of the forged type.
(7) Copper tubing shall be annealed Type K or L, conform-
ing to ASTM B 88, or shall comply with ASTM B 280.
5.2.22 Mounting of Propane Containers.
(8) Copper tubing shall be internally tinned where used on
5.2.22.1 Container openings for vapor withdrawal shall be systems designed for natural gas.
located in the vapor space when the container is in service or (9) Seamless brass tubing shall be composed of not more
shall be provided with a permanent internal withdrawal tube than 75 percent copper (cartridge brass 70 percent) and
that communicates with the vapor space in or near the highest shall have a minimum thickness of 0.030 in. (0.76 mm).
point in the container when it is mounted in the service posi- (10) Steel tubing shall be constructed in accordance with
tion with the vehicle on a level surface. ASTM A 539 and shall be externally corrosion protected.
5.2.22.2 Tanks shall have vapor withdrawal located midway (11) Flexible nonmetallic tubing or hose shall be either listed
between tank ends. and used with listed fittings or part of a listed assembly.
5.2.22.3 Each cylinder shall be permanently and legibly 5.3.3 Propane Piping Design. Each recreational vehicle re-
stamped to show the correct mounting position. quiring propane for any purpose shall be equipped with a
propane piping system that is designed for propane only or
5.2.22.4 Stamping shall be 1⁄4 in. (6 mm) minimum letter with a natural gas piping system acceptable for propane.
height.
5.2.22.5 The cylinder shall incorporate a method of mount- 5.3.4 Propane Pipe Sizing.
ing that keeps the cylinder in the position for its designed use. 5.3.4.1 Propane piping systems shall be sized so that the pres-
5.3 Propane Piping Systems. sure drop to any appliance inlet connection from the propane
supply connection or connections, where all appliances are in
5.3.1 General. operation at maximum capacity, is not more than 0.5 in. water
5.3.1.1 The requirements of this section shall govern the in- column (0.125 kPa) where used with natural gas if the system
stallation of all propane piping attached to any recreational is designed for both natural gas and propane, or where used
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5.3.4.2 Conformance shall be permitted to be determined on 5.3.4.3 The natural gas supply connection shall be not less
the basis of testing, or the propane piping system shall be per- than 3⁄4 in. (19 mm) nominal pipe size. (See Annex B for further
mitted to be sized in accordance with Table 5.3.4.2(a) through guidance on how to calculate propane piping size.)
Table 5.3.4.2(d) or other approved method.

Table 5.3.4.2(a) Sizing of Low-Pressure Propane Piping Systems: Maximum Capacity of Iron
Pipe Sizes in Thousands of Btu per Hour, Combination of Propane/Natural Gas System

Length of Piping
Nominal Iron Pipe
Size (I.D.) ft m ft m ft m ft m ft m ft m ft m

in. mm 10 3.1 15 4.6 20 6.1 25 7.6 30 9.2 35 10.7 40 12.2

⁄
14 6 43 13.1 33 10.0 29 8.8 27 8.2 24 7.3 22 6.7 20 6.1
⁄
38 10 95 29.0 77 23.5 65 19.8 57 17.4 52 15.9 49 14.9 45 13.7
1⁄2 13 175 53.0 135 41.0 120 37.0 108 33.0 97 29.6 90 27.5 82 25.0
3⁄4 19 360 110.0 279 85.0 250 76.0 225 69.0 200 61.0 186 57.0 170 52.0
1 25 680 207.0 536 163.0 465 142.0 404 123.0 375 114.0 330 101.0 320 98.0

Table 5.3.4.2(b) Sizing of Low-Pressure Propane Piping Systems: Maximum Capacity of Semi-
Rigid Tubing in Thousands of Btu per Hour, Combination of Propane/Natural Gas System

Tubing Size Length of Piping

in. mm ft m ft m ft m ft m ft m ft m ft m

O.D. I.D. O.D. I.D. 10 3.1 15 4.6 20 6.1 25 7.6 30 9.2 35 10.7 40 12.2

⁄
38 ⁄
14 10 6 27 8.2 21 6.4 18 5.5 16 4.9 15 4.6 14 4.3 13 4.0
⁄
12 ⁄
38 13 10 56 17.1 42 12.8 38 11.6 34 10.4 31 9.5 28 8.5 26 7.9
5⁄8 1⁄2 16 13 113 34.0 86 26.2 78 23.8 70 21.3 62 18.9 59 18.0 53 16.2
3⁄4 5⁄8 19 16 197 60.0 157 48.0 136 41.0 122 37.0 109 33.0 99 30.0 93 28.4
7⁄8 3⁄4 22 19 280 85.0 227 69.0 193 59.0 172 52.0 155 47.0 141 43.0 132 40.0

Table 5.3.4.2(c) Sizing of Low-Pressure Propane Piping Systems: Maximum Capacity of Iron
Pipe Sizes in Thousands of Btu per Hour, Propane System

Length of Piping
Nominal Iron Pipe
Size (I.D.) ft m ft m ft m ft m ft m ft m ft m

in. mm 10 3.1 15 4.6 20 6.1 25 7.6 30 9.2 35 10.7 40 12.2

⁄
14 6 67 20.4 52 15.9 46 14 41 12.5 37 11.3 34 10.4 31 9.5
⁄
38 10 147 45.0 112 34.0 101 31 87 26.5 81 24.7 74 22.6 70 21.3
1⁄2 13 275 84.0 212 65.0 189 58 166 51.0 152 46.0 138 42.0 129 39.0
3⁄4 19 567 173.0 500 152.0 393 120 338 103.0 315 96.0 276 84.0 267 81.0
1 25 1071 326.0 1005 306.0 732 223 667 203.0 590 180.0 530 162.0 504 154.0

Table 5.3.4.2(d) Sizing of Low-Pressure Propane Piping Systems: Maximum Capacity of

Semi-Rigid Tubing in Thousands of Btu per Hour, Propane System

Tubing Size Length of Piping

in. mm ft m ft m ft m ft m ft m ft m ft m

O.D. I.D. O.D. I.D. 10 3.1 15 4.6 20 6.1 25 7.6 30 9.2 35 10.7 40 12.2

⁄
38 ⁄
14 10 6 39 11.9 32 9.8 26 7.9 23 7.0 21 6.4 19.5 5.9 19 5.8
⁄
12 ⁄
38 13 10 92 28.1 72 21.9 62 18.9 56 17.1 50 15.3 45 13.7 41 12.5
5⁄8 1⁄2 16 13 199 61.0 159 49.0 131 40.0 118 36.0 107 33.0 94 28.7 90 27.5
3⁄4 5⁄8 19 16 329 100.0 249 76.0 216 66.0 193 59.0 181 55.0 154 47.0 145 44.0
7⁄8 3⁄4 22 19 501 153.0 380 116.0 346 106.0 300 91.0 277 84.0 246 75.0 233 71.0

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5.3.5 Joints for Propane Pipe. 5.3.10 Propane and Natural Gas Supply Connection Location.
5.3.5.1 Pipe joints in the piping system, unless welded or 5.3.10.1 For propane-only systems and for combination pro-
brazed, shall be screw joints that comply with ANSI B1.20.1. pane and natural gas systems, the supply connection shall be
5.3.5.2 Right and left nipples or couplings shall not be used. located at the container location.

5.3.5.3 Unions, if used, shall be of the ground joint type. 5.3.10.2 An additional propane or combination propane and
natural gas supply connection shall be permitted to be in-
5.3.5.4 The material used for welding or brazing pipe con- stalled, located on the left (road) side or at the rear left of the
nections shall have a melting temperature in excess of 1000°F longitudinal center of the vehicle, within 18 in. (457 mm) of
(538°C). the outside wall, and shall be within 15 ft (4.6 m) of the rear of
5.3.6 Propane Tubing Joints. the vehicle.

5.3.6.1 Propane tubing joints shall be permitted to be made 5.3.11 Special Requirement for Regulated High-Pressure
with a single or double flare of 45 degrees conforming to SAE Piping.
J533, as recommended by the tubing manufacturer, or by 5.3.11.1 The regulated high-pressure piping shall be located
means of listed vibration-resistant fittings, or the joints shall be entirely on the exterior of the vehicle or in a compartment
brazed with a material having a melting point exceeding vapor resistant to the vehicle interior.
1000°F (538°C).
5.3.11.2 Propane system pressure shall be regulated to a pres-
5.3.6.2 Brazing alloys shall not contain phosphorus.
sure of 30 psi (207 kPa) or less within 60 in. (1.5 m) of the
5.3.6.3 Sealants shall not be used on tubing joints. container outlet.
5.3.6.4 Ball sleeve or one-piece internal compression-type 5.3.11.3 A two-stage regulator system shall not be required for
tubing fittings shall not be used. the high-pressure system.
5.3.7 Pipe Joint Materials. 5.3.12 Propane and Natural Gas Supply Connections.
5.3.7.1 Threaded joints shall be made up tight with approved 5.3.12.1 A listed minimum 1⁄2 in. (13 mm) nominal (I.D.) gas
pipe joint material that is insoluble in propane. supply connector, with 3⁄4 in. (19 mm) NPT terminal fittings, 6 ft
5.3.7.2 Pipe joint material shall be applied only to the male (1.8 m) in length, shall be supplied by the manufacturer where
threads. the fuel gas piping system is designed for the use of natural gas.
5.3.8 Routing and Protection of Tubing and Hose. 5.3.12.2 Propane supply connectors used in propane systems
shall be listed as an assembly using ANSI/UL 569 or ANSI/UL 21
5.3.8.1 Tubing or hose shall not be run inside walls, floors, hose.
partitions, or ceilings.
5.3.12.3 High-pressure propane connections shall be in ac-
5.3.8.2 Where tubing or hose passes through walls, floors,
cordance with 5.3.12.3.1 through 5.3.12.3.3.
partitions, roofs, or similar installations, such tubing or hose
shall be protected by the use of weather-resistant grommets 5.3.12.3.1 If the regulator is not directly connected to the
that fit snugly both the tubing or hose and the hole through shutoff valve of a tank, it shall be connected to the tank shutoff
which the tubing or hose passes. valve by a listed high-pressure flexible hose connector or by
5.3.8.3 Tubing or hose shall be routed to be protected from material conforming to 5.3.2.
physical damage, sharp edges, and moving parts. 5.3.12.3.2 The connection between the shutoff valve of a cyl-
5.3.8.4 Unprotected tubing or hose shall not be located in inder intended to be removed (A-frame) and a regulator shall
storage areas. be made with a listed high-pressure flexible hose connector.

5.3.8.5 Where nonmetallic tubing or hose is used within the 5.3.12.3.3 A regulator shall not be permitted to be directly
propane piping system, it shall be permitted to pass directly attached to the shutoff valve of a cylinder.
through any floor, wall, partition, or ceiling, provided the en-
5.3.12.4 Low-pressure propane connections shall be in accor-
tire length of hose is readily available for visual inspection,
dance with 5.3.12.4.1 through 5.3.12.4.3.
provision is made to protect against chafing, and no part of
the flexible nonmetallic tubing or hose is concealed in the 5.3.12.4.1 The connection between a regulator fixed in place
hollow space of a floor, wall, partition, or ceiling. and the propane supply system shall be made with a listed
5.3.9 Restrictions on Concealing Joints in Propane Piping or flexible hose connector or with material conforming to 5.3.2.
Tubing. 5.3.12.4.2 The connection between a regulator not fixed in
5.3.9.1 Pipe or tubing joints shall not be located in any floor, place and the propane supply system shall be made with a
wall, partition, or concealed construction space. listed flexible hose connector.
5.3.9.2 Pipe and tubing joints shall be permitted to be lo- 5.3.12.4.3 A two-stage regulator shall not be directly attached
cated in storage areas if they are located within 2 in. (51 mm) to the shutoff valve of a cylinder.
of the compartment’s ceiling with the tubing joints protected
5.3.13 Flexible Nonmetallic Tubing and Hose Connections.
from physical damage.
Flexible nonmetallic tubing or hose shall not be permitted to
5.3.9.3 Pipe joints shall be permitted to be located below the enter the burner box of the range or cooktop as the final
2 in. (51 mm) requirement if protected from physical damage. connection.

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5.3.14 Quick Disconnect Devices. 5.3.19.6 Tests shall be conducted by either of the following
methods:
5.3.14.1 Quick disconnect devices used downstream of the
propane regulator shall be listed for use with propane and for (1) Air pressure as follows:
the specific environment (indoor, outdoor, or both). (a) The entire system shall be pressurized to not less than
3 psi (20.7 kPa), and the system then shall be isolated
5.3.14.2 Quick disconnect devices shall not be capable of con- from all sources of pressure.
nection to the cylinder portion of a cylinder connection device. (b) The pressure in the system shall be measured over a
5.3.14.3 Quick disconnect devices either shall have inte- period of 10 minutes with a manometer, or with a
gral shutoff or shall have a manual shutoff upstream, ca- pressure sensing device calibrated so as to be read in
pable of operation from the same user position as the quick increments of not greater than a pressure of 1⁄10 psi
disconnect device. (0.7 kPa).
(c) During the 10-minute period, a drop in pressure shall
5.3.15 Propane Shutoff Valves. Shutoff valves used in connec- not occur.
tion with propane piping shall be listed for use with propane (2) Bubble-type leak detector as follows:
and shall have non-displaceable rotors. (a) A bubble-type leak detector shall be installed between
5.3.16 Propane Inlet Cap. the source of air pressure and the piping system.
(b) The bubble detector shall not indicate any airflow for
5.3.16.1 For combination propane and natural gas systems, a period of 1 minute.
suitable cap(s) to effectively close the propane inlet(s) when 5.3.20 Testing Low-Pressure Piping Systems for Propane
disconnected from the source of supply and not in use shall be Leakage After Appliances Are Connected.
attached to the recreational vehicle.
5.3.20.1 After appliances are connected to the piping system,
5.3.16.2 Inlets shall be effectively capped when disconnected the entire piping system shall be proven by test to be leak-free by
from the source of supply. maintaining an air pressure of not less than 8 in. water column
(1.99 kPa) or more than 14 in. water column (3.5 kPa).
5.3.16.3 The propane-only supply inlet shall be effectively
capped to prevent entrance of water and foreign materials when 5.3.20.2 Before the test is begun, the temperature of both air
the recreational vehicle is shipped with the propane containers and piping shall be approximately the same, and a uniform
disconnected from the system. temperature shall be maintained throughout the test period.
5.3.20.3 Leaks, if observed, shall be located and corrected.
5.3.17 Prohibiting Use of Propane Piping as Electrical Ground.
Propane piping shall not be used as a grounding electrode. 5.3.20.4 Products containing ammonia or chlorine shall not
be used for locating leaks.
5.3.18 Propane Piping Support.
5.3.20.5 Defective material shall be replaced.
5.3.18.1 All propane piping shall be secured and supported 5.3.20.6 A pressure drop test shall be permitted to be con-
in place at intervals of not more than 4 ft (1.2 m). ducted as follows:
5.3.18.2 All piping shall be rigidly anchored to a structural (1) The entire system shall be pressurized to not less than 8 in.
member within 6 in. (152 mm) of the supply connection(s) by water column (1.99 kPa) or more than 14 in. water column
galvanized, painted, or equivalently protected metal straps, (3.5 kPa), the appliance shutoff valves shall be closed, and
hangers, or fittings. the system shall be isolated from all sources of pressure.
(2) When the test gauge is installed downstream of an appli-
5.3.18.3 All piping shall be anchored within 6 in. (152 mm) ance regulator, one valve shall be opened before the test
of tubing or hose connections at the end of piping runs. is begun, and the pressure lowered to 8 in. ± 0.5 in. water
5.3.18.4 All piping shall be anchored within 12 in. (305 mm) column (1.99 kPa ± 0.125 kPa) so that the appliance regu-
of tubing or hose connections within piping runs. lator is in an open condition.
(3) The pressure in the system shall be measured over a pe-
5.3.18.5 All piping joints in pipe runs shall be anchored riod of 3 minutes with a manometer or with a pressure-
within 12 in. (305 mm) of the joint. [© 2014 CSA Group] sensing device designed and calibrated to read, record, or
indicate a pressure loss due to leakage during the pres-
5.3.19 Testing Low-Pressure Piping Systems for Propane sure test period.
Leakage Before Appliances Are Connected. (4) If during the 3-minute period, a drop in pressure occurs,
5.3.19.1 The piping systems shall be proven by test to be leak- the system shall be deemed to have failed the test.
free by maintaining an air pressure of at least 3 psi (20.7 kPa) 5.3.20.7 As an alternative to the pressure drop test, the appli-
for a period of at least 10 minutes. ance and regulator connections shall be permitted to be
tested for leakage in accordance with 5.3.20.1 using either
5.3.19.2 Before the test is begun, the temperature of the air soapy water or a bubble solution.
and of the piping shall be approximately the same, and a uni-
form temperature shall be maintained throughout the period. 5.3.21 Pressure Testing Regulated High-Pressure Piping
Systems.
5.3.19.3 Leaks, if observed, shall be located and corrected. 5.3.21.1 The regulated high-pressure piping systems, except
5.3.19.4 Defective material shall be replaced. those constructed only of listed hose assemblies and not in-
cluding regulators, shall be proven by test to be leak-free by
5.3.19.5 Products that contain ammonia or chlorine shall not maintaining an air pressure of at least 1.5 times the operating
be used for testing. pressure for a period of at least 10 minutes.

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5.3.21.2 Before the test is begun, the temperature of the air and 5.4.6 Requirement for Direct Vent System Appliances.
of the piping shall be approximately the same, and a uniform
5.4.6.1 All fuel-burning appliances, except ranges and ovens,
temperature shall be maintained throughout the test period.
shall be designed and installed to provide for the complete
5.3.21.3 Leaks, if observed, shall be located and corrected. separation of the combustion system from the interior atmo-
sphere of the recreational vehicle.
5.3.21.4 Defective material shall be replaced.
5.3.21.5 Products that contain ammonia or chlorine shall not 5.4.6.2 Combustion air inlets and flue gas outlets shall be
be used for testing. listed as components of the appliance.

5.3.21.6 Tests shall be conducted by the following method: 5.4.6.3 The required separation shall be obtained by the in-
stallation of direct vent system (sealed combustion system) ap-
(1) The source of the air pressure to the piping system shall pliances.
be shut off.
(2) The pressure in the system shall be measured over a pe- 5.4.6.4 A fuel-burning refrigerator shall be permitted to be
riod of 10 minutes with a device calibrated so as to be read installed to meet the requirements of 5.4.6, using panels sup-
in increments of not greater than 2 psi (14 kPa). plied by the recreational vehicle manufacturer, provided that
(3) During the 10-minute period, a drop in pressure shall not the refrigerator manufacturer furnishes the necessary vents
occur. and grilles as specified by the listing requirements and, in ad-
dition, the refrigerator is equipped with the necessary means
5.3.22 Leak Testing the Regulated High-Pressure Piping to ensure the integrity of the separation of the combustion
Systems. system when the refrigerator is removed for field service and
5.3.22.1 After the piping system regulators, related fittings, reinstalled.
and connections are installed in the RV, the entire regulated 5.4.6.5 A fuel-burning appliance shall not need to be of the
high-pressure piping system shall be proven by test to be leak- direct vent type, provided that it conforms to all of the following:
free by maintaining a pressure of not less than 15 psi (103 kPa)
nor more than 30 psi (207 kPa) from the high-pressure regu- (1) It is a vented appliance.
lator side of the system, and all connections shall be tested (2) It incorporates provisions for introduction of combustion
with either soapy water or a bubble solution. air from outside the vehicle.
(3) It incorporates a safety control system that prevents
5.3.22.2 Before the test is begun, the temperature of both air burner operation under any operating conditions that al-
and piping shall be approximately the same, and a uniform low products of combustion to discharge into the interior
temperature shall be maintained throughout the test period. of the recreational vehicle.
5.3.22.3 Leaks, if observed, shall be located and corrected. (4) It incorporates provisions either integral to the appliance
design or by use of a safety control system(s) to protect
5.3.22.4 Products containing ammonia or chlorine shall not against ignition of flammable materials that could come
be used for locating leaks. into contact with any heat source or part of the appliance.
5.3.22.5 Defective material shall be replaced. (5) It is listed for recreational vehicle installation and is in-
stalled with the terms of the listing.
5.4 Fuel-Burning Appliances.
5.4.7 Exterior Appliances.
5.4.1 Listing Requirements. Fuel-burning appliances and
vents necessary for their installation shall be listed for installa- 5.4.7.1 Exterior fuel-burning appliances intended to be used
tion in recreational vehicles. outside and attached to recreational vehicles shall be listed for
recreational vehicle use but shall not be required to be of the
5.4.2 Basic Venting Requirements. Fuel-burning, heat- direct vent, sealed combustion type.
producing, and refrigeration appliances, except ranges and
ovens, shall be of the vented type and vented to the outside. 5.4.7.2 The installation shall preclude the possibility of appli-
ance operation or propane flow when the appliance is in its
5.4.3 Propane Appliance Utilization. Propane appliances storage (travel) position.
shall be listed for use with propane only or for use with both
natural gas and propane where convertible from natural gas to 5.4.7.3 The appliance manufacturer shall specify clearance
propane and vice versa. to adjacent surfaces as applicable in both the operational and
storage positions.
5.4.4 Conversion of Appliances. Fuel-burning appliances
shall not be converted from one fuel to another unless con- 5.4.7.4 Fuel-burning appliances shall be so installed as not to
verted in accordance with the terms of their listings and the obstruct any path to exit(s).
appliance manufacturer’s instructions. 5.4.8 Auxiliary Heating Devices.
5.4.5 Installation of Fuel Burning Appliances. 5.4.8.1 Primary mover engine auxiliary devices for heating
5.4.5.1 The installation of each appliance shall conform to interior living or storage space or for heating potable water
the terms of its listing and the appliance manufacturer’s instal- shall not be required to be listed.
lation instructions.
5.4.8.2 Heat exchangers used in the potable water system
5.4.5.2 Floor-mounted fuel-burning appliances shall not be shall be identified by the device manufacturer as being of a
installed on carpeting unless the appliance is listed for such double-wall construction.
installation.
5.4.8.3 Exhaust termination of engine block heaters with a
5.4.5.3 Every appliance shall be mounted in place to avoid gasoline- or diesel-fired source other than the primary mover
displacement. engine shall comply with 6.4.3.

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5.4.9 Special Requirement for Forced-Air Heating Appliances. A 5.5.4.4 A gravity vent shall have a free, clear, openable area
forced-air heating appliance and its return-air system shall be not less than 1 in.2 (645 mm2) for every 2000 Btu/hr
designed and installed so that negative pressure created by the (11 cm2/1000 W) rated input of the appliance(s).
air-circulating fan cannot affect its, or another appliance’s,
combustion air supply or act to mix products of combustion 5.5.4.5 The location of the vent shall be in the roof within 5 ft
with circulating air. (1.5 m) of any point directly above and provide unobstructed
flow from the cooking appliances.
5.5 Venting, Ventilation, and Combustion Air.
5.5.4.6 Hooded gravity vents located directly above the appli-
5.5.1 Installation of Venting and Combustion Air Systems. ance shall be permitted to exhaust through the sidewall. (See
Venting and combustion air systems shall be installed in accor- 5.6.6.5.)
dance with the following:
5.5.4.7 Mechanical vents (exhaust fans) having a flow rating
(1) Components shall be assembled and aligned using the of 2 ft3/min (0.19 m3/min) for every 1000 Btu/hr (1000 W)
method shown in the appliance manufacturer’s instruc- rated input of the appliance shall be permitted to be located
tions. on an adjacent wall higher than the appliance within a hori-
(2) Vent connectors shall be firmly attached to flue collars by zontal distance of not more than 5 ft (1.5 m) from the nearest
sheet metal screws, their equivalent, or as specified in the edge of the appliance.
manufacturer’s installation instructions.
(3) Every joint of a vent, vent connector, exhaust duct, and 5.5.4.8 Vent hood ducts shall be designed so that the duct
combustion air intake shall be secure and in alignment. outlet precludes the trapping of products of combustion.

5.5.2 Location of Flue Gas Outlets of Fuel-Burning Heating 5.6 Marking Appliances (Installation and Operation Features).
Appliances. 5.6.1 Clearances, Input Ratings, Lighting, and Shutdown.
5.5.2.1 Flue gas outlets from fuel-burning heating appliances
5.6.1.1 Information on clearances, input ratings, lighting, and
shall be not less than 3 ft (0.9 m) from any motor-driven air
shutdown shall be attached to the appliance.
intake discharging into habitable areas of the recreational ve-
hicle. 5.6.1.2 Appliances that require manual lighting of pilot lights
shall have lighting and shutdown requirements located so that
5.5.2.2 Flue gas outlets shall not terminate underneath a rec-
they are easily readable after the appliance is installed.
reational vehicle.
5.5.2.3 Flue gas outlets shall not terminate within 36 in. (0.9 m) 5.6.2 Type(s) of Fuel.
vertically under an expandable portion of a recreational vehicle 5.6.2.1 Each fuel-burning appliance shall bear the appliance
or the front bulkhead of a fifth-wheel trailer. manufacturer’s permanent marking designating the type(s)
5.5.3* Location of Combustion Air Inlets and Flue Gas Out- of fuel for which it is listed.
lets of Fuel-Burning Appliances. 5.6.2.2 If listed and installed for use with either propane or
5.5.3.1 Any portion of a combustion air inlet or a flue gas natural gas, the appliance manufacturer’s instructions regard-
outlet of a fuel-burning heating appliance shall be located at ing conversion from one fuel to the other shall be attached to
least 3 ft (0.9 m) from any gasoline filler spout on the vehicle if the appliance with the same permanence as the nameplate.
the inlet or outlet is located above or at the same level. 5.6.3 Accessibility for Service and Operation.
5.5.3.2 If any portion of such inlet or outlet is located below 5.6.3.1 Every appliance shall be accessible for inspection, ser-
the spout, the distance shall be the sum of the vertical distance vice, repair, and replacement.
below the spout plus 3 ft (0.9 m).
5.6.3.2 Room shall be provided to enable the operator to
5.5.3.3* The vent or exhaust of a propane appliance shall not operate the controls, start the appliance, and observe the igni-
terminate underneath the unit or be located in such a way as tion for those appliances where the appliance manufacturer
to be obstructed by the opening of sliding or swinging doors. requires such procedure.
[© 2014 CSA Group]
5.6.4 Doors and Window Treatments. Doors and window
5.5.3.4 Except for the hinge side of a door incorporating a con- treatments shall be installed so that they cannot be placed or
tinuous hinge, there shall be no openings within 9 in. (230 mm) swung closer to a heat-producing appliance than the clear-
of the edge of the flue gas outlet. [© 2014 CSA Group] ances specified on the labeled appliance.
5.5.4 Ventilation of Areas Accommodating Fuel-Burning
5.6.5 Location of Privacy Curtains. When used, privacy cur-
Cooking Appliances.
tains that can be placed or swung closer to a cooktop/range or
5.5.4.1 The space where any fuel-burning cooking appliance wall furnace than the clearances specified on the labeled ap-
is located shall be ventilated by a gravity or mechanical vent pliance shall be in accordance with 5.6.5.1 and 5.6.5.2.
extending through the roof to the outside.
5.6.5.1 The privacy curtains shall be installed so that they can
5.5.4.2 Vehicles with fabric exterior walls shall be permitted be secured outside the defined clearance area(s).
to utilize an opening through the sidewall not more than
15 in. (381 mm) below the highest point of that roof within 5 ft 5.6.5.2 A warning label, with the word “Warning” with letters
(1.5 m) of any point directly above the appliance. a minimum of 1⁄4 in. (6 mm) high and body text a minimum of
1⁄8 in. (3 mm) high on a contrasting background, shall be af-

5.5.4.3 Where a combination gravity/mechanical vent is in- fixed in a visible location adjacent to the applicable appli-
stalled, both operations shall comply. ance(s) and shall read as shown in Figure 5.6.5.2.

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(2) The exhaust duct shall be of sufficient length so as not to

! WARNING
terminate beneath the recreational vehicle.
(3) Moisture-lint exhaust ducts shall not be connected with
sheet metal screws or other fastening devices that extend
into the interior of the duct.
Do not operate this appliance unless the (4) Moisture-lint exhaust duct and termination fittings shall
privacy curtain is secured away from the be installed in accordance with the appliance manufactur-
appliance or removed. er’s printed instructions.
Can cause a fire, which could result in 5.6.7.4 Fuel-Burning Clothes Dryers. Fuel-burning clothes
dryers shall receive their combustion air and drying air from
death or serious injury. outside the vehicle and shall exhaust the combustion products
and drying air from inside the vehicle.
FIGURE 5.6.5.2 Privacy Curtain Warning Label. 5.6.7.5 Future Installations. A recreational vehicle shall be
permitted to be provided with propane piping to facilitate a
5.6.6 Clearances of Heat-Producing Appliances. future propane clothes dryer installation by the owner, pro-
5.6.6.1 Clearances between heat-producing appliances and vided the vehicle complies with the following provisions:
adjacent surfaces shall be not less than as specified in the (1) Its propane outlet shall be provided with a shutoff valve,
terms of their listing. the outlet of which is closed by threaded pipe plug or cap.
5.6.6.2 Clearance spaces shall be framed in or guarded to pre- (2) Its propane outlet shall be permanently labeled to iden-
vent creation of storage space within the clearance specified. tify it for use only as the supply connection for a propane
clothes dryer.
5.6.6.3 The only exception to framing in or guarding such (3) The manufacturer shall provide written instructions to
spaces shall be where such spaces are necessary to allow access the owner on how to complete the exhaust duct installa-
to shutoff valves or controls in order to comply with 5.3.9 and tion in accordance with the provisions of 5.6.7.3.
5.4.5.1, in which case the unguarded area shall have a warning
label posted in a readable location. 5.6.7.6 Wiring. When wiring is installed to supply an electric
clothes dryer for future installation by the owner, the manu-
5.6.6.4 A warning label, with the word “Warning” with letters
facturer shall install a receptacle for future connection of the
a minimum of 1⁄4 in. (6 mm) high and body text a minimum of
1⁄8 in. (3 mm) high on a contrasting background, shall be af- dryer and shall provide written instructions on how to com-
plete the exhaust duct installation in accordance with the pro-
fixed in a visible location adjacent to the applicable appli-
ance(s) and shall read as shown in Figure 5.6.6.4. visions of 5.6.7.3.
5.6.7.7 Closets or Alcoves. Clothes dryers installed in closets
or in alcoves shall be listed for such installation.

! WARNING 5.6.7.8 Closets containing clothes dryers shall have ventila-

tion openings sized in accordance with the appliance manu-
facturer’s installation instructions.
5.7 Circulating Air Systems for Heating (Other Than Automo-
Do not store combustible material in this area. tive Type).
Can cause a fire, which could result in death 5.7.1 Supply System Ducts.
or serious injury. 5.7.1.1 Air supply ducts shall be made of galvanized steel, tin-
plated steel, aluminized steel, or aluminum or made of Class 0 or
Class 1 listed air ducts or air connectors as tested in accordance
with ANSI/UL 181.
FIGURE 5.6.6.4 Combustible Material Warning Label.
5.7.1.2 A duct system integral with the structure shall be of
5.6.6.5 Ranges and cooktops, not including covers, shall have durable construction that can be demonstrated to be equally
a vertical clearance between the cooking top and combustible resistant to fire and deterioration.
material or metal cabinets in accordance with Table 5.6.6.5 or 5.7.1.3 Air ducts and plenums constructed of sheet metal
the terms of their listings. shall be in accordance with Table 5.7.1.3.
5.6.7 Clothes Dryers. 5.7.1.4 When nominal thicknesses are specified, 0.003 in.
5.6.7.1 General. All propane and electric clothes dryers shall (0.0762 mm) shall be added to the minimum metal thick-
be exhausted to the outside by a moisture-lint exhaust duct nesses of Table 5.7.1.3.
and termination fitting. 5.7.2 Sizing of Supply Ducts.
5.6.7.2 Electric Clothes Dryers. Listed electric clothes dryers 5.7.2.1 Ducts shall be designed so that where a labeled
that are not required to be vented to the outside shall be ex- forced-air furnace is installed and operated continually at its
empt from compliance with 5.6.7.1. normal input rating in the recreational vehicle, with all regis-
5.6.7.3 Exhaust Duct Installation. Where the clothes dryer is ters in full open position, the static pressure measured in the
supplied by the manufacturer, the exhaust duct and termina- duct plenum shall not exceed that shown on the label of the
tion fittings shall be provided by the manufacturer in accor- appliance.
dance with the following: 5.7.2.2 Where an air-cooling coil is installed in the system,
(1) A clothes dryer moisture-lint exhaust duct shall not be the total static pressure of the coil and the system shall not
connected to any other duct, vent, or chimney. exceed that shown on the label of the appliance.

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Table 5.6.6.5 Vertical Clearances to Combustible Material or Metal Cabinets

Vertical
Clearance
Type of Protection Provided Oven Burner Required Above
to Combustible Material Rating Range Top
or Metal Cabinets Top Burner
Above Range Rating Btu/hr W in. mm

1. No protection provided. Any combination, number, or input Any Any 30 762

2. 1⁄4 in. (6 mm) thick minimum Any combination, number, or input Any Any 24 610
insulating millboard covered with
28 U.S. gauge sheet metal extending
9 in. (229 mm) beyond the sides of the
range and covering the entire bottom
of the material to be protected
extending over the top of the range. In
lieu of 28 U.S. gauge sheet metal, a
hood of 28 U.S. gauge sheet metal shall
be permitted to be used. Hood shall be
not less than the width of the range
and shall be centered over the range
and cover the entire bottom of the
material to be protected.
3. Range hood 28 U.S. gauge, with Not more than four top burners — input not 10,000 2931 191⁄2 495
minimum 2 in. (51 mm) vertical sides to exceed 6000 Btu/hr (1758 W) each — or
and provided with a bead or flange not more than three top burners — two
around top of hood to provide a burners input not to exceed 7000 Btu/hr
minimum 1⁄4 in. (6 mm) dead air space (2051 W) each and one burner input not to
between hood and protected material. exceed 10,000 Btu/hr (2931 W)
Hood shall be not less than the width Not more than four top burners — input not 24,000 7034 203⁄4 527
of the range and shall cover the entire to exceed 9000 Btu/hr (2638 W) each
bottom of the material to be protected Two rear burners — input not to exceed 22,000 6448 231⁄2 597
extending over the top of range. 9000 Btu/hr (2638 W) each — and two
front burners — input not to exceed
12,000 Btu/hr (3517 W) each
4. Same as No. 3, except no dead air Not more than four burners — input not to 22,000 6448 23 584
space clearance provided. exceed 9000 Btu/hr (2638 W)

Table 5.7.1.3 Minimum Metal Thickness for Duct Diameter 5.7.4.2 Toilet rooms shall not be required to have return-air
14 in. (381 mm) or Less or Width over 14 in. (381 mm) openings.
5.7.5 Return-Air Duct Materials. Return-air ducts shall be in
Diameter Width accordance with the following:
14 in. (381 mm) over 14 in.
(1) Portions of return-air ducts directly above the heating sur-
or Less or (381 mm)
faces, or closer than 2 ft (0.6 m) from the outer jacket or
in. mm in. mm casing of the furnace, shall be constructed of metal in
accordance with 5.7.1.
Exposed round 0.013 0.33 0.016 0.41 (2) Return-air ducts, except as required in 5.7.5(1), shall be con-
Enclosed rectangular 0.013 0.33 0.016 0.41 structed of 1 in. (25 mm) nominal wood boards (flame
or round spread classification of not more than 200) or other material
Exposed rectangular 0.016 0.41 0.019 0.48 no more combustible than 1 in. (25 mm) board.
(3) The interior of such combustible ducts (ducts of material
other than as specified in 5.7.1) shall be lined with non-
combustible material at points susceptible to damage
from incandescent particles dropped through the register
5.7.3 Static Pressure. The internal static pressure of the forced- or from the furnace, such as directly under floor registers
air furnace air delivery system shall comply with the furnace and bottoms of vertical ducts or directly under furnaces
manufacturer’s instructions. having bottom return.
5.7.4 Return-Air System Air Openings. 5.7.6 Sizing of Return Air Ducts.
5.7.4.1 Provisions shall be made to permit the return of cir- 5.7.6.1 The cross-sectional area of the return-air duct shall
culating air from all rooms and living spaces to the circulating not be less than 2 in.2 (1290 mm2) for each 1000 Btu/hr
air supply inlet of the furnace. (44 cm2/1000 W) input rating of the appliance.

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5.7.6.2* A complete ducted heating system shall not be re- exceed 175°F (80°C) when tested in accordance with
quired to comply with the return-air duct sizing requirement ANSI/UL 484.
in 5.7.6.1 if the numerical total of the static pressure at the
5.8 Consumer Information.
inlet and the outlet of the appliance is equal to or less than
that shown on the label of the appliance. 5.8.1 Required Information.
5.7.6.3 Dampers shall not be placed in any return-air duct, 5.8.1.1 Operating instructions shall be provided for each ap-
except that a diverting damper shall be permitted to be placed pliance, including air-conditioning appliances (other than au-
in a combination fresh air intake and return-air duct so ar- tomotive type).
ranged that the required cross-sectional area will not be re-
5.8.1.2 Each recreational vehicle shall be provided with an
duced at all possible positions of the damper.
owner’s manual printed in English that contains as a mini-
5.7.7 Return-Air Duct Unclosable Openings. mum the information contained in 5.8.1.2.1 through
5.8.1.2.7.
5.7.7.1 Living areas not served by return-air ducts and closed
off from the return opening of the furnace by doors, sliding 5.8.1.2.1 The following warning shown in Figure 5.8.1.2.1
partitions, or other means shall be provided with unclosable shall be provided:
openings in the doors or separating partitions to allow circu-
lated air to return to the furnace.
5.7.7.2 Such openings shall be permitted to be grilled or lou-
vered.
5.7.7.3 The net free area of each opening shall be equal to or
greater than the area of the air supply to the closed-off area
! WARNING
but not less than 1 in.2 (6.5 cm2) for every 5 ft2 (0.46 m2) of
total living area (including extended slide-out portions of the Do not place propane cylinders inside the
room) closed off from the furnace by the door or partition vehicle.
serviced by that opening.
Propane cylinders are equipped with safety
5.7.7.4 Undercutting doors connecting the closed-off area devices that relieve excessive pressure by
shall be permitted to be used as a means of providing return-
air area. discharging propane to the atmosphere.
5.7.7.5 Where doors are undercut, not more than one-half of
Propane gas is highly flammable.
the free air area provided shall be considered return-air area. Can lead to a fire or explosion and result in
5.7.8 Air Duct Joints and Seams.
death or serious injury.
5.7.8.1 Joints and seams of ducts shall be securely fastened
and made substantially airtight. FIGURE 5.8.1.2.1 Propane Cylinder Warning Label.
5.7.8.2 Slip joints shall have a lap of at least 1 in. (25 mm) and
shall be individually fastened.
5.7.8.3 Tape or caulking compound shall be permitted to be 5.8.1.2.2 The label shown in Figure 5.8.1.2.2 shall be located
used for sealing mechanically secure joints. in the cooking area to remind the user to provide a supply of
fresh air for combustion.
5.7.8.4 Where used, tape or caulking compound shall not be
subject to deterioration under long exposures to tempera- 5.8.1.2.3 A warning label as shown in Figure 5.8.1.2.3 shall be
tures up to 200°F (93.4°C) and to conditions of high humidity, located near the propane container that reads as follows.
excessive moisture, or mildew. 5.8.1.2.4 A warning that portable fuel-burning equipment,
5.7.9 Air Duct Supports. Ducts shall be securely supported. including wood and charcoal grills and stoves, shall not be
used inside the recreational vehicle because the use of such
5.7.10* Air Duct Registers, Grilles, and Fittings. equipment inside the recreational vehicle can cause fires or
5.7.10.1 Registers, grilles, and fittings shall be made of a mate- asphyxiation.
rial classified 94 V-0 or 94 V-2 when tested as described in 5.8.1.2.5 A warning that states not to bring or store propane
ANSI/UL 94, or shall be made of metal or material that complies cylinders, gasoline, or other flammable liquids inside the ve-
with the requirements for Class 0 or Class 1 air ducts under hicle because a fire or explosion can result shall be provided.
ANSI/UL 181.
5.8.1.2.6 The label shown in Figure 5.8.1.2.6 shall be placed
5.7.10.2* Floor registers or grilles shall resist without struc- in the vehicle near the range area.
tural failure a 200 lb (90.7 kg) concentrated load on a 2 in.
(51 mm) diameter disc applied to the weakest area of the ex- 5.8.1.2.7 The owner’s manual shall inform the owner that pro-
posed face of the register or grille at a temperature of not less pane regulators must always be installed with the regulator vent
than 165°F (74°C). facing downward and that regulators that are not in compart-
ments have been equipped with a protective cover; owners must
5.7.11 Air Conditioners with Heat Strips or Heat Pumps. Sec- make sure that the regulator vent faces downward and that the
tion 5.7 shall not apply to ducted rooftop air-conditioning sys- cover is kept in place to minimize vent blockage that could result
tems with heat strips or heat pumps where the system does not in excessive propane pressure causing fire or explosion.

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! DANGER ! DANGER
Do not use gas cooking appliances for IF YOU SMELL PROPANE
comfort heating. 1. Extinguish any open flames and all
Can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning, smoking materials.
which can lead to death or serious injury. 2. Shut off the propane supply at the
container valve(s) or propane supply
connection.

! WARNING 3. Do not touch electrical switches.

4. Open doors and other ventilating
openings.
Gas cooking appliances need fresh air for
5. Leave the area until the odor clears.
safe operation.
6. Have the propane system checked and
Before operating:
leakage source corrected before using
Open vents or windows slightly or turn on
again.
exhaust fan prior to using cooking appliance.
Gas flames consume oxygen, which should
Ignition of flammable vapors could lead to a
be replaced to ensure proper combustion.
fire or explosion and result in death or
Improper use can result in death or serious
serious injury.
injury.
FIGURE 5.8.1.2.6 Propane Danger Label.
FIGURE 5.8.1.2.2 Fresh Air Danger/Warning Label.
5.8.2.2.1 Each vehicle shall have a warning label in accordance
with Section 4.3. The label shall contain the word “Warning” with
minimum 1⁄4 in. (6 mm) high letters and body text with mini-
mum 1⁄8 in. (3 mm) high letters on a contrasting background.
! WARNING The label shall be affixed in a visible location at or near each
propane container fill valve and shall read as follows:

Do not fill propane container(s) to more than ! WARNING

80 percent of capacity.
DO NOT FILL PROPANE CONTAINER(S) TO MORE
A properly filled container contains THAN 80 PERCENT OF CAPACITY.
approximately 80 percent of its volume as FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN A FIRE
liquid propane. OR PERSONAL INJURY
Overfilling propane container(s) can result 5.8.2.2.2 Each recreational vehicle with a fuel fill and a pro-
in uncontrolled propane flow, which could pane appliance having an exterior combustion air inlet(s) at a
lead to a fire or explosion and result in death level below the roof shall have a permanent exterior danger
label in accordance with Section 4.3. The label shall contain
or serious injury. the word “Danger” with letters a minimum of 1⁄4 in. (6 mm)
high and body text a minimum of 1⁄8 in. (3 mm) high on a
contrasting background. The label shall be affixed in a visible
FIGURE 5.8.1.2.3 Propane Container Warning Label. location near the fuel filler spout and the propane container
and shall read as shown in Figure 5.8.2.2.2.
5.8.2.2.3 On truck campers the label required by 5.8.2.2.2
5.8.2 Required Markings.
shall be placed near the front on both the left and right exte-
5.8.2.1 Each recreational vehicle shall have a label affixed in a rior walls and near the propane container.
visible location at or near each propane supply connection or at
5.8.2.3 When fuel-burning equipment is installed by the rec-
the end of the piping. The label shall contain the word “Warn-
reational vehicle manufacturer, a permanent danger label
ing” with letters a minimum of 1⁄4 in. (6 mm) high and body text
with the word “Danger” with letters a minimum of 1⁄4 in.
a minimum of 1⁄8 in. (3 mm) high on a contrasting background,
(6 mm) high and body text a minimum of 1⁄8 in. (3 mm) high
that reads (as appropriate) as shown in Figure 5.8.2.1.
letters on a contrasting background shall be affixed in a visible
5.8.2.2 The labels in 5.8.2.2.1 through 5.8.2.2.3, where re- location near the range. This label, which shall be permitted
quired near the propane containers, shall be permitted to be to be affixed to the back of a cabinet door providing the door
incorporated in the labels required by 5.8.2.1. is frequently used, shall read as shown in Figure 5.8.2.3.

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! WARNING ! DANGER
This propane piping system is designed for IF YOU SMELL PROPANE
use with propane only. 1. Extinguish any open flames and all
Do not connect natural gas to this system. smoking materials.
Securely cap inlet when not connected for use.
2. Shut off the propane supply at the
After turning on propane, except after normal
cylinder replacement, test propane piping and container valve(s) or propane supply
connections to appliances for leakage with soapy connection.
water or bubble solution. 3. Do not touch electrical switches.
Do not use products that contain ammonia or 4. Open doors and other ventilating
chlorine to test for leaks. openings.
Can lead to a fire or explosion, which could result 5. Leave the area until the odor clears.
in death or serious injury. 6. Have the propane system checked and
leakage source corrected before using
again.
! WARNING Ignition of flammable vapors could lead to a
This gas piping system is designed for use with fire or explosion and result in death or
either propane or natural gas. serious injury.
Before turning on gas, be certain appliances are
designed and arranged for the gas connected. FIGURE 5.8.2.3 Propane Danger Label.
(See each appliance instruction plate.)
Securely cap inlet when not connected for use. 5.8.2.4 A permanent label with the words “Warning” and
After turning on gas, except after normal cylinder “Danger” with letters a minimum of 1⁄4 in. (6 mm) high and
replacement, test gas piping and connections to body text a minimum of 1⁄8 in. (3 mm) high on a contrasting
appliances for leakage with soapy water or bubble background shall be affixed in a visible location adjacent to
solution. fuel-burning ranges and shall read as shown in Figure 5.8.2.4.
Do not use products that contain ammonia or 5.9 Gasoline or Diesel Fuel Systems.
chlorine to test for leaks. 5.9.1 General. The requirement of this section shall apply to
Can lead to a fire or explosion, which could result the installation of gasoline or diesel fuel systems for nonpri-
in death or serious injury. mary mover engine applications in recreational vehicles.
5.9.2 Fuel Tank Construction. Fuel tanks shall comply with
FIGURE 5.8.2.1 Propane Piping System Warning Label. the information requirements of 5.9.2.1 and 5.9.2.2.
5.9.2.1 The tank shall be permanently and legibly marked in
minimum 1⁄16 in. (1.6 mm) high letters by the tank manufac-
turer, with the following minimum information:
(1) Name (logo) and address of manufacturer
(2) The month and year of manufacture
(3) Maximum level of fuel in U.S. gallons and liters
! DANGER (4)
(5)
Model identifier
Statement of fuel suitability
All pilot lights, appliances, and their igniters 5.9.2.2 The tank shall be identified by its manufacturer as
being compliant with applicable sections of 5.9.5.
(see operating instructions) shall be turned
off before refueling of motor fuel tanks and/ 5.9.3 Fuel tanks shall be constructed in accordance with
5.9.3.1 through 5.9.3.7.
or propane containers.
5.9.3.1 Construction of Metal Liquid Fuel Tanks — Joints.
Can cause ignition of flammable vapors, Joints of a metal liquid fuel tank body shall be closed by arc-,
which can lead to a fire or explosion and gas-, seam-, or spot-welding, by brazing, by silver soldering, or
result in death or serious injury. by techniques that provide heat resistance and mechanical se-
curement at least equal to those specifically named. Joints
shall not be closed solely by crimping or by soldering with a
FIGURE 5.8.2.2.2 Refueling Danger Label. lead-based or other soft solder.

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5.9.4 Fill System.

! DANGER 5.9.4.1 The filler cap end shall be completely above the top
of the fuel tank. Filler openings shall be located in accordance
with 5.5.3.
Do not use gas cooking appliances for 5.9.4.2 Fuel filler openings into fuel tanks located below the
comfort heating. normal level of fuel in the tank shall be equipped with an
Can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning, anti-expulsion valve or check valve installed at the fuel filler
opening into the fuel tank.
which can lead to death or serious injury.
5.9.5 Liquid Fuel Tank Tests.
5.9.5.1 Liquid fuel tanks shall be capable of passing the fol-
! WARNING lowing leakage test:
(1) Procedure. Fill the tank to capacity with fuel having a tem-
perature between 50°F (10°C) and 80°F (27°C). With the
Gas cooking appliances need fresh air for fillerpipe cap installed, turn the tank through an angle of
safe operation. 150 degrees in any direction about any axis from its nor-
Before operating: mal position.
Open vents or windows slightly or turn on (2) Required Performance. Neither the tank nor any fitting shall
leak more than a total of 1 oz (28 g) by weight of fuel per
exhaust fan prior to using cooking appliance. minute in any position the tank assumes during the test.
Gas flames consume oxygen, which should
5.9.5.2 Liquid fuel tanks shall be capable of passing the fol-
be replaced to ensure proper combustion. lowing drop test:
Improper use can result in death or serious
(1) Procedure. Fill the tank with a quantity of water having a
injury. weight equal to the weight of the maximum fuel load of
the tank, then drop the tank 30 ft (9.14 m) onto an un-
FIGURE 5.8.2.4 Fresh Air Danger/Warning Label. yielding surface so that it lands squarely on one corner.
(2) Required Performance. Neither the tank nor any fitting shall
leak more than a total of 1 oz (28 g) by weight of water per
minute.
5.9.3.2 Fittings. The fuel tank body shall have flanges or spuds
suitable for the installation of all fittings. 5.9.5.3 Each liquid fuel tank manufactured shall pass the fol-
lowing static pressure test:
5.9.3.2.1 Fittings for withdrawing fuel from the fuel tank shall
be located above the normal level of the fuel in the tank when (1) Procedure. Pressurize the tank with air or inert gas to a
the tank is full. gauge pressure of 3 psi (21 kPa) and maintain for a period
5.9.3.2.2 Drains and bottom fittings shall not be permitted. of at least 5 minutes.
(2) Required Performance. During the 5-minute test period, a
5.9.3.3 Threads. The threads of all fittings shall be Dryseal drop in pressure shall not occur.
American Standard Taper Pipe Thread, specified in SAE J476
and the SAE Handbook, except that straight (nontapered) 5.9.5.4 Metallic liquid fuel tanks shall be capable of passing
threads are permitted to be used on fittings that have integral the following safety venting system test:
flanges and use gaskets for sealing. At least four full threads
shall be in engagement in each fitting. (1) Procedure. Fill the tank three fourths full with fuel, seal the
fuel feed outlet, and invert the tank 2 ft (0.6 m) above the
5.9.3.4 Safety Venting System. A metallic liquid fuel tank shall top edge of a pan large enough to extend beyond the tank
have a venting system that, in the event the tank is subjected to on all sides in plain view and deep enough to hold the
fire, prevents internal tank pressure from rupturing the tank’s entire fuel contents of the tank. When the fuel tempera-
body or seams. ture is between 50°F (10°C) and 80°F (27°C), apply an
5.9.3.5 Rollover Vent. Rollover vent valves identified as com- enveloping flame to the tank so that the temperature of
plying with 49 CFR 393.67(c)(10) shall be used, as applicable. the fuel rises at a rate of not less than 6°F (3.3°C) per
minute for the duration of the test. Remove the envelop-
5.9.3.6 Pressure Resistance. The body and fittings of a metal-
lic liquid fuel tank, including the external filler assembly, shall ing flame when the fuel system becomes self-heating (fuel
be capable of withstanding an internal hydrostatic gauge pres- venting from tank is ignited and acts as fuel for the fire),
sure ≥10 psi (0.69 bar). provided the temperature of the fuel continues to rise at a
rate of not less than 6°F (3.3°C) per minute. Continue the
5.9.3.7 Overfill Restriction. A liquid fuel tank shall be de- test until the fuel tank is empty or until no further pres-
signed and constructed as follows: sure rise is possible in the tank.
(1) The tank shall not be filled with a quantity of fuel that (2) Required Performance. The safety venting system required by
exceeds 90 percent of the tank’s liquid capacity. 5.9.3.4 shall prevent the internal pressure in the tank from
(2) When the tank is filled, expansion of the fuel shall not exceeding a gauge pressure of 30 psi (207 kPa), and the
cause fuel spillage. body or seams of the tank shall not rupture during the test.

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5.9.5.5 Side-mounted liquid fuel tanks shall be capable of 5.9.6.8 Side-fill fuel tanks installed between the vehicle’s
passing the following filler pipe test: main rails shall be permitted to have the fuel tank filler open-
ings located below the normal level of fuel in the tank and
(1) Procedure. Fill the tank with a quantity of water having a
shall comply with 5.9.4.
weight equal to the weight of the maximum fuel load of
the tank, then drop the tank 10 ft (3.05 m) onto an un- 5.9.7 Filler Pipe.
yielding surface so that it lands squarely on its filler pipe.
(2) Required Performance. Neither the tank nor any fitting shall 5.9.7.1 The filler pipe and vent of a fuel tank shall permit
leak more than a total of 1 oz (28 g) by weight of water per filling the tank with fuel at a rate of at least 12 gpm (45.4 L/m)
minute. without fuel spillage.
5.9.6 Fuel Tank Installation. 5.9.7.2 Each filler pipe shall be fitted with a cap that can be
fastened securely over the opening in the filler pipe. Screw
5.9.6.1 The fuel tank shall be located under the floor, in a threads and a bayonet-type joint are methods of conforming
compartment, on a trailer A-frame, or forward of the front to the requirements of this 5.9.7.
bulkhead below the overhang of a fifth-wheel trailer.
5.9.7.3 Sealing compounds used around the filler pipe and
5.9.6.2 The fuel tank and any of its attachments and fittings
in the area described in 5.9.7.6 shall be fuel resistant.
shall be located above rear and front clearance lines and thus
shall be considered protected from road impact damage. 5.9.7.4* The type of fuel to be used shall be identified on or
5.9.6.3 All measurements shall be determined from the bot- adjacent to the filler cap.
tom of the fuel tank or from the lowest fitting, support, or 5.9.7.5 The area surrounding fuel filler pipes and vents shall
attachment on the fuel tank or fuel tank housing, whichever is be sealed so that vapors cannot travel between the exterior
lower, while the vehicle is level and loaded to its maximum and interior surfaces of the recreational vehicle.
gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).
5.9.7.6 The sidewall surface below the filler cap and extend-
5.9.6.4 The installation shall comply with 5.9.6.4.1 through ing at least 12 in. (305 mm) to each side of the cap’s vertical
5.9.6.4.3. centerline shall be constructed of fuel-resistant nonabsorbent
5.9.6.4.1 The fuel tank shall be permitted to be located on a materials.
trailer A-frame if no part extends below the bottom of the
5.9.7.7 Metallic fuel fillers shall be electrically bonded to the
A-frame members.
vehicle chassis.
5.9.6.4.2 Where the fuel tank is located between the chassis
main rails, the rear point shall be permitted to be taken at the 5.9.8 Fuel Distribution System.
bottom of the main rail. Skid bars shall not be used to lower 5.9.8.1 Location. Each fuel system shall be located on the ve-
this point. hicle so that the following apply:
5.9.6.4.3 The fuel tank shall be permitted to be located in a (1) No part of the system shall extend beyond the widest part
compartment under the following conditions: of the vehicle.
(1) A compartment containing a fuel tank with filler opening, (2) Fuel spilled vertically from a fuel tank while it is being
vent, or any combination thereof within the compartment filled shall not contact any part of the exhaust or electrical
shall have no floor. systems of the vehicle, except the fuel level indicator as-
(2) A compartment containing a fuel tank that is filled and sembly.
vented to the exterior shall be permitted to have a floor, (3) A fuel line shall not extend between a towed vehicle and the
provided that the compartment sidewalls and floor are resis- vehicle that is towing it while the vehicles are in motion.
tant and nonabsorbent to fuel, that the floor has a minimum (4) A fuel system shall not supply fuel by gravity or siphon
1⁄2 in. (13 mm) diameter drainage hole to the exterior at
feed directly to the carburetor or injector.
each low point, and that the joints between compartment
sidewalls and floor are sealed to prevent fuel entry. 5.9.8.2 The entire fuel system shall be liquidtight and vapor
(3) The fuel tank compartment shall be vapor resistant to the resistant to the interior of the vehicle.
recreational vehicle interior and sealed so that vapors can- 5.9.8.3 Valves, filters, strainers, and similar components shall
not travel into the interior of the vehicle. Sealing com- be accessible for maintenance.
pounds used to seal the compartment shall be fuel resistant.
(4) The fuel tank compartment shall not contain flame- or 5.9.8.4 Equipment located above the clearance lines or as
spark-producing equipment. specified in 5.9.6.4.1 shall be considered protected.
5.9.6.5 The fuel tank shall be secured by fastenings that hold 5.9.8.5 Tubing shall be constructed of prime aluminized steel
it in place when a force equal to eight times the fuel tank’s or material approved for use with fuel.
filled weight is applied through the filled fuel tank’s center of
gravity in any direction. 5.9.8.6 Hose shall conform at a minimum to SAE J30 R7 or
the equivalent.
5.9.6.6 Metallic fuel tanks shall be electrically bonded to the
vehicle chassis. 5.9.8.7 Hose-to-tube joints shall remain leak free when sub-
jected to a 20 lb (9.0 kg) axial pull test applied for 1 minute.
5.9.6.7 Fuel tanks shall be securely installed in such locations
as to be removable for service, repair, or replacement without 5.9.8.8 The fuel distribution system shall be secured and sup-
the necessity of removing permanent structural members. ported in place to minimize chafing.

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5.9.8.9 Rigid fuel distribution system piping or hose shall be 5.9.10.3 These compartments shall have a minimum 1⁄2 in.
secured and supported at intervals of not more than 4 ft (1.2 m). (13 mm) diameter drainage hole to the exterior at each low
point.
5.9.8.10 The fuel distribution system shall maintain at least a
41⁄2 in. (114 mm) clearance from any unshielded exhaust system 5.9.10.4 These compartments shall not contain flame- or
components. spark-producing equipment.
5.9.8.11 The fuel system shall not be in contact with electrical 5.9.11 Other Fuel-Dispensing System Requirements.
wiring except as required for component operation.
5.9.11.1 Fuel tanks with dispensing capabilities shall be pro-
5.9.8.12 The fuel system shall be designed so that leakage
vided with a method of venting while fuel is being dispensed.
from fuel tanks or joints does not contact electrical or exhaust
system components. 5.9.11.2 Nozzles shall be used for the dispensing of fuel and
5.9.8.13 Drain troughs shall be permitted to be used as re- shall be listed to ANSI/UL 842, designed for use with unleaded
quired. fuel, of a trigger-and-handle type, and made with a nonferrous
body.
5.9.8.14 Fittings and piping (tubing, hose, and pipe) in the
fuel distribution system shall not be located inside any floor, 5.9.11.3 A fuel-dispensing system shall have provisions to pre-
wall, partition, or other concealed construction space. vent unauthorized use.
5.9.8.15 Clamps shall be in accordance with the following: 5.9.11.4 The fuel-dispensing system shall be designed and
installed to prevent fuel from siphoning due to hose failure.
(1) Clamps shall have a nonperforated band and meet the
specifications of SAE J1508. 5.9.11.5 The fuel-dispensing hose between the nozzle and its
(2) Clamps shall be identified for the type and size of the fuel first connection on the vehicle shall be a hose assembly listed
lines used. to ANSI/UL 330.
5.9.9 Fuel-Dispensing Systems. 5.9.11.6 Fuel-dispensing hoses shall be limited in length to a
5.9.9.1 Systems for dispensing fuel to other vehicles or con- maximum of 5 ft (1.5 m) from the side of the recreational
tainers shall be permitted when constructed in accordance vehicle.
with 5.9.8 and other state and federal laws or regulations as 5.9.11.7 Tanks and valves used in fuel dispensing systems
applicable.
shall be identified for use with the fuel being dispensed.
5.9.9.2 All fuel-dispensing systems shall have an emergency
manual shutoff valve or remotely controlled electronic shutoff 5.9.11.8 Pumps used in fuel dispensing systems shall be iden-
valve that is readily accessible during fuel dispensing and that tified for the fuel being dispensed, and the pump motor shall
is located within the hose storage compartment or on the ve- be listed.
hicle’s exterior within the length of the fully extended hose 5.9.11.9 Nonsubmersible fuel pumps shall be securely at-
nozzle and not more than 18 in. (457 mm) from the vehicle’s tached to the vehicle.
outside wall.
5.9.11.10 All pressurized fuel–dispensing components shall
5.9.9.3 A label with a minimum 1⁄4 in. (6 mm) high red block
be rated to at least the output pressure of the pump.
letters on a contrasting background and made of material that
does not deteriorate when in contact with petroleum-based 5.9.11.11 All 120/120-240 V electrical equipment located on
products shall be placed adjacent to the shutoff valve or valve the exterior of the vehicle and within reach of the outlet of the
control and read as follows: nozzle valve with the distribution hose fully extended shall
FUEL DISPENSING SYSTEM meet the requirements of Articles 500 and 501 of NFPA 70 for
Class I, Group D, Division 2 locations.
EMERGENCY SHUTOFF SWITCH
5.9.11.12 Fuel-burning appliance intake and exhaust vents
5.9.9.4 All fuel-dispensing equipment, including but not lim- shall be located at least 3 ft (0.9 m) from any point the fuel-
ited to tanks, pumps, hoses, and valves, shall be protected dispensing hose nozzle valve outlet can reach.
from road impact damage.
5.9.11.13 Manufacturers shall be permitted to make provi-
5.9.9.5 Equipment located above the clearance lines or as
sions for future installations of fuel-dispensing systems only
specified in 5.9.6.4.1 shall be considered protected.
when instructions for doing so are provided in the owner’s
5.9.9.6 All fuel-dispensing equipment shall be accessible only manual of the recreational vehicle.
from the exterior of the vehicle.
5.9.11.14 Fuel-dispensing systems shall provide electrical
5.9.10 Fuel-Dispensing Compartments and Enclosures. continuity between the fill nozzle and the vehicle chassis.
5.9.10.1 Compartments and enclosures that house dispens- 5.9.11.15 All recreational vehicles equipped with fuel-
ing systems shall be made of nonporous and noncombustible dispensing systems shall have a label with the word “Danger”
material, sealed from the interior atmosphere of the recre- in white block letters on a red background a minimum of 5⁄8 in.
ational vehicle and vented. (16 mm) high and the body text, as shown in Figure 5.9.11.15,
5.9.10.2 These compartments shall be ventilated with open- a minimum of 3⁄8 in. (10 mm) high, on a contrasting back-
ings having a minimum area of 1.7 in.2 (1100 mm2) within ground visible to the operator during dispensing of fuel from
2 in. (51 mm) of both the top and the bottom. the recreational vehicle.

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(a) The fuel system shall be pressurized per 5.9.12.1.

! DANGER
(b) The source of air pressure to the fuel distribution sys-
tem shall be shut off.
(c) The pressure in the system shall be measured over a
period of 10 minutes with a manometer or other
NO SMOKING pressure-sensing device designed and calibrated to mea-
Before dispensing fuel, turn off all engines, sure in increments of not greater than 1⁄10 psi (0.69 kPa).
(d) During the 10-minute test period, a drop in pressure
fuel-burning appliances, and their igniters shall not occur.
(see operating instructions). (2) Bubble type leak detector as follows:
Do not dispense fuel within 20 ft (6.1 m) of (a) A bubble-type leak detector shall be installed between
an ignition source. the source of pressure and the fuel distribution system.
(b) The bubble detector shall not indicate any air flow for
Can cause ignition of flammable vapors, a period of 1 minute.
which can lead to a fire or explosion and
5.9.13 Future Generator Installations. Where a fuel system is
result in death or serious injury. installed for an electric generator but the electric generator is
not installed at the recreational vehicle factory, all fuel lines
between the fuel tank and the generator compartment shall
FIGURE 5.9.11.15 Fuel-Dispensing Danger Label. be routed and plugged at the open end(s).
5.10 Propane Vehicle Propulsion Engine Installations.
5.9.11.16 The fuel-dispensing system label shall be made of
material that does not deteriorate when in contact with 5.10.1 Propane systems supplying both vapor and liquid with-
petroleum-based products and shall read as follows: drawal shall comply with Section 11.3 of NFPA 58, except as
provided for in 5.10.2.
! DANGER 5.10.2 Tanks shall be mounted in accordance with 5.2.3.3
NO SMOKING. BEFORE DISPENSING FUEL, TURN and secured in accordance with 5.2.4.
OFF ALL ENGINES, FUEL-BURNING APPLIANCES 5.11 Fuel Cells and Fuel Cell Systems.
AND THEIR IGNITERS. DO NOT DISPENSE FUEL
WITHIN 20 FT (6.1 M) OF AN IGNITION SOURCE. 5.11.1 Fuel cells and fuel cell systems shall be listed for instal-
FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN FIRE, lation in recreational vehicles.
DEATH, OR SERIOUS INJURY. 5.11.2 Fuel cells and fuel cell systems shall be installed in
5.9.11.17 Clamps shall be in accordance with the following: accordance with the terms of their listing and according to the
manufacturer’s installation instructions.
(1) Clamps shall have a nonperforated band and at a mini-
mum meet the specifications of SAE J1508. 5.11.3 Fuel cell installation shall be vapor resistant to the ve-
(2) Clamps shall be identified for the type and size of the fuel hicle interior.
lines used. 5.11.4 Fuel cells shall be accessible for inspection, service,
5.9.11.18 In-line fuel filters shall be permitted, provided they repair, or replacement.
are located in readily accessible locations for service and
5.11.5 A fuel cell system shall be securely attached to the vehicle.
mounted in such a way that removal does not allow fuel to drip
onto electrical or exhaust system components.
5.9.12 Testing the Fuel Distribution and/or Dispensing Sys-
tem for Leakage. Chapter 6 Fire and Life Safety Provisions
5.9.12.1 The fuel system shall be proven by test to be leak free 6.1 Interior Finish and Textile or Film Materials.
by maintaining a minimum air pressure of 1 psi (6.9 kPa) for
at least 10 minutes. 6.1.1 Interior Finish Flame Spread Limitation.
5.9.12.2 The fuel filler hose or pipe’s connection to the tank 6.1.1.1 Interior finish (as defined in 3.3.34) of walls, parti-
shall not be required to meet the pressure test of 5.9.12.1. tions, ceilings, exterior passage doors, cabinets, habitable ar-
eas, hallways, and bath or toilet rooms, including tub/shower
5.9.12.3 Before the test is begun, the temperature of the air and walls, of recreational vehicles shall be of materials with a flame
of the piping shall be approximately the same, and a uniform spread index that does not exceed 200 when tested in accor-
temperature shall be maintained throughout the test period. dance with ASTM E84 or ANSI/UL 723.
5.9.12.4 Leaks, if observed, shall be located and corrected. 6.1.1.2 Cabinet door and drawer faces, exposed cabinet bot-
5.9.12.5 Defective material shall be replaced. toms and end panels, and tub/shower walls shall be permitted
to obtain a radiant panel index of the same value as deter-
5.9.12.6 Products that contain ammonia or chlorine shall not mined in accordance with ASTM E 162.
be used for locating leaks.
6.1.1.3 The flame spread limitations shall not apply to mold-
5.9.12.7 The test shall be conducted by either of the follow-
ings; trim; furnishings; windows, door, or skylight frames and
ing methods:
casings; interior passage doors; countertops; cabinet rails;
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6.1.2 Combustibility of Textile or Film Materials. Where the

! WARNING
walls, partitions, or ceilings consist of textile or film materials,
such as tent fabric, insect screening, and flexible plastic weather
protection, they shall conform to the requirements of 49 CFR
571.302, paragraphs S4.3 and S5 of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Do not utilize this RV unless fully set up
Standard No. 302, “Flammability of Interior Materials.”
because a secondary means of escape is
6.1.3 Use of Cellular Foam or Foamed Plastic Materials. Cel- not available.
lular foam or foamed plastic materials shall not be used for
interior finish (as defined in 3.3.34) in recreational vehicles.
Can result in death or serious injury.
Exception No. 1: Cellular or foamed plastic materials shall be permit-
ted on the basis of fire tests that substantiate their combustibility char- FIGURE 6.2.1.5 Means of Escape Warning Label.
acteristics, for the use intended, in actual fire conditions.
Exception No. 2: Incidental use of cellular or foamed materials for
molding, trim, splash panels, and on doors shall be permitted. 6.2.2 Secondary Means of Escape.

6.1.4 Glazing Materials. All interior glazing materials with an 6.2.2.1 The secondary means of escape shall be as follows:
exposed area exceeding 431 in.2 (278,064 mm2) shall comply (1) An outside window, outside door, or roof hatch
with ANSI Z97.1 Glazing Materials Used in Buildings, Safety Perfor- (2) Operable in accordance with 6.2.4
mance Specifications and Methods of Test; 16 CFR 1201, “Safety Stan- (3) Sized in accordance with 6.2.5
dard for Architectural Glazing Materials”; or equal requirements (4) Independent of and remote from the primary means of
and shall be so identified by the manufacturer of the glazing escape
material. 6.2.2.2 At least one secondary means of escape shall be lo-
6.2 Recreational Vehicle Means of Escape. cated on an exterior wall other than the primary means of
escape or shall be located in the roof.
6.2.1 Minimum Means of Escape.
6.2.2.3 The bottom of any secondary means of escape shall be
6.2.1.1 Each recreational vehicle shall have one primary 36 in. (914 mm) or less above either the vehicle floor or a
means of escape and at least one secondary means of escape. readily accessible horizontal surface capable of supporting a
mass of 300 lb (136 kg).
6.2.1.2 Each sleeping area shall have two different paths to
6.2.2.4 The driver’s door of a motorhome shall be permitted
escape to the outside of the recreational vehicle.
as a secondary means of escape.
6.2.1.2.1 Where more than one sleeping area is provided and 6.2.2.5 When a secondary means of escape is located in the
a sleeping area has a door as a primary means of escape to the roof of the vehicle, a ladder or equivalent means for descend-
outside of the recreational vehicle, no additional escape shall ing from the roof shall be provided.
be required for this area.
6.2.3 Marking of Secondary Means of Escape.
6.2.1.3 The primary means of escape shall be a door to the 6.2.3.1 The secondary means of escape, other than exterior
outside of the recreational vehicle. doors, shall be identified by a permanent label with the word
6.2.1.4 The path to an escape in the set-up and travel mode “EXIT” in red letters of 1 in. (25 mm) minimum height on a
shall have a minimum of 13 in. (330 mm) of clear width for the contrasting background.
entire length of the path. 6.2.3.2 “EXIT” labels shall be located on or within 8 in.
(203 mm) of the secondary means of escape.
6.2.1.5 A recreational vehicle with collapsible, nonrigid roof or
side wall sections that is incapable of having a secondary means of 6.2.3.3 All handles that must be operated to open a second-
escape while in the travel mode shall have a warning label , with ary means of escape, except for exterior and interior doors,
the word “WARNING” with letters a minimum of 3⁄4 in. (19 mm) shall be red in color.
high and body text a minimum 1⁄4 in. (6 mm) high, on a contrast- 6.2.4 Operation of Means of Escape.
ing background, affixed in a visible location on the interior of the
primary means of escape and read as shown in Figure 6.2.1.5. 6.2.4.1 The latch mechanism of any means of escape shall be
operable by hand and shall not require the use of a key or
6.2.1.5.1 The owner’s manual shall contain, as a minimum, special tool for operation from inside the vehicle.
this statement: 6.2.4.2 No more than 20 lb of force (89 N) shall be required
The following label has been placed on the interior of to open a means of escape.
the main entry door and reads as follows: 6.2.5 Size of Means of Escape.
Do not utilize this RV unless fully set up because a 6.2.5.1* Means of escape, if not an exterior passage door, shall
secondary means of escape is not available. Can result provide an opening of sufficient size to permit the unob-
in death or serious injury. structed passage, with its major axis parallel to the plane of the
opening and horizontal at all times, of an ellipsoid generated
6.2.1.6 The requirements of 6.2.1.5 shall not apply to folding by rotating about the minor axis an ellipse having a major axis
camping trailers. of 24 in. (610 mm) and a minor axis of 17 in. (432 mm).

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6.2.5.2 An exterior passage door, if used for a means of es- interior within 24 in. (610 mm) of the opening of the primary
cape, shall provide an unobstructed opening with a minimum means of escape.
horizontal dimension of 18 in. (432 mm) and a minimum 6.4.2 Liquid Fuel Filler Installation Provisions.
vertical dimension of 48 in. (1219 mm).
6.4.2.1 The area surrounding liquid fuel filler pipes and vent
6.3 Fire Detection Equipment. tubing shall be sealed so that fuel vapors cannot travel into
6.3.1 Smoke Alarms. concealed spaces between exterior and interior surfaces of the
6.3.1.1 At least one integral battery-operated smoke alarm recreational vehicle or to the interior of the vehicle.
shall be installed in each recreation vehicle. 6.4.2.2 Materials and sealants used to seal the fill pipe and
6.3.1.2 A fifth-wheel trailer or travel trailer that has only interior vent tubing location shall be nonabsorbent and resistant to
lighting capable of being powered only by a 120 V or 120 V/240 V intermittent contact (splashing) with fuel.
external power supply shall be permitted to be equipped with a 6.4.3 Combustion Engine Exhausts and Vehicle Wall Openings.
120 V operated smoke alarm with battery backup that shall be on
a branch circuit supplying lighting and receptacle outlets that 6.4.3.1 The terminus of combustion exhausts shall extend
shall not have ground-fault protection. beyond the periphery of the vehicle and discharge exhaust
gases away from the vehicle. Diesel exhaust systems complying
6.3.2* Smoke Alarm Listing Requirement. The smoke alarm with EPA emissions regulations effective January 1, 2007, shall
shall be listed and marked on the device as being suitable for be permitted to have the terminus no more than 12 in.
installation in recreational vehicles under the requirements of (305 mm) inside the periphery of the vehicle and shall dis-
ANSI/UL 217. charge exhaust gases away from the vehicle.
6.3.3 Installation of Smoke Alarm. The required smoke alarm 6.4.3.2 The terminus of combustion exhausts other than the
shall be installed in accordance with its listing but not within primary mover engine shall not be permitted within a vertical
the separate sleeping areas. distance of 36 in. (914 mm) below any expandable portion of
6.3.4 Operational Check Warning Label. A warning label with the recreational vehicle.
the word “Warning” a minimum of 1⁄4 in. (6 mm) high and 6.4.3.3 Combustion exhaust components installed by the rec-
body text a minimum of 1⁄8 in. (3 mm) high on a contrasting reational vehicle manufacturer shall not extend or protrude
background shall be affixed in a visible location on or within in a manner that could subject them to road damage.
24 in. (610 mm) of the smoke alarm and shall read as shown in
Figure 6.3.4. 6.4.3.4 Combustion exhaust shall not terminate so that a com-
municable air passage exists into the living area within an area
defined by a distance of 6 in. (152 mm) measured from the
tailpipe terminus perimeter as projected onto the vehicle side.
! WARNING 6.4.3.5 Vents or windows that can be opened for ventilation
shall not be installed in the rear wall of motorhomes and truck
campers.
Test smoke alarm operation after vehicle
6.4.3.6 Normally unopenable alternate exit windows shall be
has been in storage, before each trip, and at permitted in rear walls.
least once per week during use. Failure to
6.4.3.7 Rear entry doors with fixed windows shall be permit-
do so can result in death or serious injury. ted in truck campers.
6.4.3.8 Rear entry doors with fixed windows shall be permit-
ted in motorhomes, provided that no combustion exhausts
FIGURE 6.3.4 Smoke Alarm Warning Label. discharge from the rear of the vehicle.
6.3.5 Owner’s Manual Information. The owner’s manual shall 6.4.4 Floor Penetrations for Recreational Vehicles Equipped
contain a statement regarding smoke alarm expiration. with or Designed for Future Installation of an Internal Com-
bustion Engine(s).
6.4 Other Considerations.
6.4.4.1 No uncovered hole(s) shall be permitted in or through
6.4.1 Provisions for Portable Fire Extinguishers.
the floor.
6.4.1.1 Each motor home shall be equipped with a listed por-
6.4.4.2 Holes or other penetrations provided or made for
table fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 10-B:C.
piping, wiring, or other similar components for systems ad-
6.4.1.2 Each recreational vehicle equipped with fuel- dressed by this standard shall be filled or sealed.
burning equipment (other than the prime mover engine) or a
120/240 V electrical system shall be provided with a listed por- 6.4.5 Installation of Internal Combustion Engine Generators.
table fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 5-B:C as de- 6.4.5.1 Internal combustion engine–driven generator units
fined in NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, or (subject to the provisions of this standard) shall be listed and
CAN/ULC-S508, Standard for the Rating and Fire Testing of Fire installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
Extinguishers. and shall be vapor resistant to the interior of the vehicle.
6.4.1.3 The fire extinguisher shall be installed in accordance 6.4.5.2 Where a generator compartment is used to isolate the
with its listing to ANSI/UL 299, Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishers, installed generator from the vehicle’s interior, or a compart-
or CAN/ULC-S504, Standard for Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher- ment is provided for the future installation of a generator and
sand to to NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, or is intended to isolate the future generator from the vehicle
CAN/ULC-S508, Standard for the Rating and Fire Testing of Fire interior, the generator compartment shall be lined with galva-
Extinguishers, and shall be located in the recreational vehicle nized steel not less than 26 MSG thick.

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! DANGER
cured, and made vapor resistant to the interior of the vehicle.
6.4.5.2.2 Alternative materials and methods of construction
shall be permitted in accordance with Section 1.5.
Vehicles and equipment powered by internal
6.4.5.2.3 Liquid fuel lines and exhaust systems shall not pen-
combustion engines and placed in recreational
etrate into the living area.
vehicles can cause carbon monoxide poisoning
6.4.5.2.4 Holes into the living area shall be sealed. or asphyxiation, which could result in death or
6.4.6 Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms. All recreational ve- serious injury.
hicles shall be equipped with a CO alarm listed and marked on The flammable liquids used to power these items
the device as being suitable for use in recreational vehicles can cause a fire or explosion, which can result in
under the requirements of ANSI/UL 2034 or CSA 6.19 and death or serious injury.
installed according to the terms of its listing.
To reduce risk:
6.4.7 Special Transportation Provisions.
1. Do not ride in the vehicle storage area when
6.4.7.1 All recreational vehicles providing any entrance door
vehicles are present.
greater than 36 in. (914 mm) in width and an access ramp for
that door or that are promoted as providing the ability to 2. Do not sleep in the vehicle storage area when
transport and store internal combustion engine vehicles shall vehicles are present.
be constructed in accordance with 6.4.7.2 through 6.4.7.12. 3. Close doors and windows in walls of separation
6.4.7.2 Venting shall be provided by openings, windows, or
(if installed) when any vehicle is present.
ram air ventilation systems. 4. Run fuel out of engines of stored vehicles after
shutting off fuel at the tank.
6.4.7.3 Venting shall provide a minimum of 10 in.2
5. Do not store, transport, or dispense fuel inside
(6452 mm2) of openable area in the forward upper end of the
transportation area and 10 in.2 (6452 mm2) of openable area this vehicle.
in the lower rear end of the transportation area. 6. Open the windows, openings, or air ventilation
systems provided for venting the transportation
6.4.7.3.1 The lower rearward vent shall not be located in the
area when vehicles are present.
floor of recreational vehicles either equipped with or de-
signed for the future installation of a combustion engine un- 7. Do not operate propane appliances, pilot lights,
less a permanent wall of separation (door and windows per- or electrical equipment when motorized vehicles
mitted) exists between the transport area and the living area. are present.
6.4.7.4 Flooring of the transportation area shall be in accor-
dance with 6.4.7.4.1 and 6.4.7.4.2. FIGURE 6.4.7.7 Internal Combustion Engine Transporting
6.4.7.4.1 The flooring of the transportation area shall be Danger Label.
nonabsorbent and resistant to intermittent contact with flam-
mable liquids.
6.4.7.8 For vehicles that contain a special transportation area
6.4.7.4.2 Where flooring in the transportation area contains with a wall of separation and openings in the floor, no provi-
a seam or meets a wall, these areas shall be sealed with sealant sions for sleeping shall be in this special transportation area,
that is nonabsorbent and resistant to intermittent contact with and a warning label with the word “Warning” in letters a mini-
flammable liquids. mum of 5⁄8 in. (16 mm) high and body text a minimum of 3⁄8 in.
(10 mm) shall be visible to anyone entering the special trans-
6.4.7.5 An additional listed portable fire extinguisher with a portation area and shall read as shown in Figure 6.4.7.8.
minimum rating of 10-B:C, as defined in NFPA 10, Standard for
Portable Fire Extinguishers, shall be provided in the special trans-
portation area within 24 in. (610 mm) of the exterior door
that serves the special transportation area.
6.4.7.6 Propane ranges and ovens containing a pilot light
shall be equipped with a pilot light shutoff. ! WARNING
6.4.7.7 Recreational vehicles with an interior area designed Do not sleep in this area.
for transporting internal combustion engine vehicles shall
have a danger label placed inside the recreational vehicle ad- Carbon monoxide or other harmful vapors
jacent to each entry and visible to anyone entering the recre- could enter the area through the floor
ational vehicle. The label(s) shall be printed, with the word openings, which could result in death or
“Danger” a minimum of 3⁄4 in. (19 mm) high, the body text serious injury.
that shall be a minimum of 1⁄4 in. (6 mm) high, and with the
letters on a contrasting background, and shall read as shown
in Figure 6.4.7.7. FIGURE 6.4.7.8 Carbon Monoxide Warning Label.

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6.4.7.9 The owner’s manual shall contain, as a minimum, this

statement: The following label has been placed on the interior Subsection 6.4.9 was revised by a tentative interim amend-
of the main entry door that reads as follows: ment. (TIA) See page 1.

! DANGER 6.4.9 Protruding Component Operation. The operation of

protruding components (i.e., awning, landing gear, level sys-
ANY MOTORIZED VEHICLE OR ANY MOTORIZED
tem, or slide-outs) controlled by means of an electrical switch
EQUIPMENT POWERED WITH FLAMMABLE
or controller for operation shall be incapable of unintentional
LIQUID CAN CAUSE FIRE, EXPLOSION, OR
activation while the vehicle is in transit.
ASPHYXIATION IF STORED OR TRANSPORTED
WITHIN THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. TO 6.4.10 Slide-Out Room Activation. Slide-out room activation
REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, EXPLOSION, OR shall use only momentary switching with non-latching cir-
ASPHYXIATION: cuitry or equivalent.
(1) Do not ride in the vehicle storage area while vehicles are 6.4.11 Power Bed Activation. Power bed activation shall use
present. only momentary switching with non-latching circuitry or
(2) Do not sleep in the vehicle storage area while vehicles are equivalent.
present.
(3) Close doors and windows in walls of separation (if in- 6.5 Automatic Generator Starting System (AGS) Requirements.
stalled) while any vehicle is present.
6.5.1 A manual command shall be required to activate the AGS.
(4) Run fuel out of engines of stored vehicles after shutting
off fuel at the tank. 6.5.2 Manually stopping the engine generator shall turn off
(5) Do not store, transport, or dispense fuel inside this ve- the AGS.
hicle.
(6) Open the windows, openings, or air ventilation systems
provided for venting the transportation area when ve-
hicles are present. Chapter 7 Plumbing Systems
(7) Do not operate propane appliances, pilot lights, or elec-
trical equipment when vehicles are present. 7.1 Plumbing System.

FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN AN 7.1.1 General Requirements.

INCREASED RISK OF FIRE, EXPLOSION, 7.1.1.1 Any plumbing system installed in a recreational ve-
ASPHYXIATION, DEATH, OR SERIOUS INJURY. hicle shall conform to the provisions of this standard.
6.4.7.10 A warning label, with “Warning” 1⁄4 in. (6 mm) high
7.1.1.2 Requirements for any size, weight, or quality of mate-
and body text 1⁄8 in. (3 mm) high, shall be affixed to the inte-
rial modified by the terms minimum, not less than, at least, and
rior of the vehicle, and a statement in the owner’s manual
similar expressions shall be minimum standards.
explaining the proper weight distribution for the transporta-
tion of internal combustion engine vehicles shall be provided. 7.1.1.3 All plumbing fixtures, drains, appurtenances, and ap-
6.4.7.11 Recreational vehicles designed and promoted for pliances designed or used to receive or discharge liquid waste
the physically impaired shall not be required to comply with or body waste shall be connected to the recreational vehicle
the requirements of 6.4.7. drainage system in a manner provided by this standard.

6.4.7.12 Portions of recreational vehicles designed to trans- 7.1.2 Components.

port livestock, having a permanent wall of separation (passage 7.1.2.1 Plumbing materials, devices, fixtures, fittings, equip-
doors and windows permitted) from the living section, shall ment, appliances, accessories, and appurtenances installed in
not be required to comply with 6.4.7. or attached to a recreational vehicle shall be listed and con-
6.4.7.13 Portions of motorhomes designed to transport and form to minimum performance and sanitation standards as
store internal combustion engine vehicles shall have a perma- applicable or shall be specifically approved by the authority
nent wall of separation (sealed passage door and nonopen- having jurisdiction when listing by an approved listing agency
able windows permitted) from the living section. is not available.
6.4.8 Propane Detectors. 7.1.2.2 All listed components shall be installed in accordance
6.4.8.1 All recreational vehicles equipped with a propane ap- with terms of their listing.
pliance and an electrical system shall be equipped with a pro- 7.1.2.3 All design, construction, and workmanship shall be in
pane detector listed and marked on the device as being suit- conformance with accepted engineering practices.
able for use in recreational vehicles under the requirements of
ANSI/UL 1484, Standard for Residential Gas Detectors, and in- 7.1.2.4 All valves, pipes, and fittings shall be installed in cor-
stalled according to the terms of its listing. rect relationship to the direction of flow.
6.4.8.2 For vehicles that contain a special transportation area 7.1.2.5 Plastic, brass, or combination plastic and brass valves
with a wall of separation, the required propane detector shall shall be listed. This requirement shall not become effective
be located outside the special transportation area in the living until September 1, 2017, for brass or combination plastic and
area of the vehicle. brass valves.

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7.1.3 Assembling of Pipe. against damage from motion, vibration, road shock, torque in
the chassis, or other unusual conditions.
7.1.3.1 All joints and connections shall be correctly as-
sembled for tightness. 7.1.6.7 Hangers and anchors shall support the pipe.
7.1.3.2 Pipe threads shall be fully engaged with the threads of 7.1.6.8 Hangers and supports exposed to and potentially sub-
the fittings. ject to damage caused by weather, water, mud, or road hazards
shall be painted, coated, wrapped, or otherwise protected from
7.1.3.3 Pipe threads and slip joints shall not be wrapped with deterioration. [© 2014 CSA Group]
string, paper, putty, or similar fillers.
7.2 Plumbing Fixtures.
7.1.3.4 Plastic pipe and copper tubing shall be inserted to the
full depth of the fitting sockets. 7.2.1 General Requirements.
7.2.1.1 Plumbing fixtures shall have smooth impervious fin-
7.1.3.5 Sealants used on threaded pipe or fittings shall be
ishes, be free from defects and concealed fouling surfaces, be
identified for use with potable water.
capable of resisting road shock and vibration, and conform in
7.1.4 Solder Fittings and Joints. quality and design to approved or listed standards.

7.1.4.1 Solder joints for copper tubing shall be made with 7.2.1.2 The waste outlet of all plumbing fixtures, other than
approved or listed sweat-solder-type fittings. toilets, shall be equipped with a drain fitting that provides an
unobstructed waterway.
7.1.4.2 Surfaces to be soldered shall be cleaned bright.
7.2.2 Fixture Connections.
7.1.4.3 The joints shall be properly fluxed with noncorrosive
7.2.2.1 Fixture tailpieces and continuous wastes in exposed
paste–type flux and made with approved solder that contains
or accessible locations shall be not less than No. 20 Brown and
less than two-tenths of one percent of lead.
Sharpe gauge seamless drawn-brass tubing or other approved
7.1.4.4 The use of self-cleaning fluxes shall not be permitted. pipe or tubing.

7.1.5 Prohibited Practices. 7.2.2.2 Fixture connections shall be constructed according to

the requirements for drainage piping.
7.1.5.1 Piping, fixtures, or equipment shall be located so as
not to interfere with the normal use or operation of windows, 7.2.2.3 Each fixture tailpiece, continuous waste, or waste and
doors, or other required facilities. overflow shall be not less than 11⁄4 in. (32 mm) for a single
fixture having a 2 in. (51 mm) maximum drain opening.
7.1.5.2 Fittings, connections, devices, or methods of installation
7.2.2.4 The vertical distance from the fixture outlet to the
that obstruct or retard the flow of liquid waste, body waste, or air
trap shall not exceed 24 in. (610 mm).
in the drainage or venting systems in an amount greater than the
normal frictional resistance to flow shall not be used unless their 7.2.2.5 The horizontal distance from the fixture’s outlet to
use is approved or acceptable in the standard. the trap shall not exceed 30 in. (762 mm).
7.1.5.3 Drainage or vent piping shall not be drilled and tapped 7.2.2.6 Concealed slip joint connections shall be provided
for the purpose of making connections. with unobstructed access panels and shall be accessible for
inspection and repair.
7.1.5.4 Cracks, holes, or other imperfections in piping and fit-
tings shall not be concealed by welding, brazing, or soldering or 7.2.2.7 Each plumbing fixture shall be located and installed
by paint, wax, tar, or other leak-sealing or repairing agents. in a manner to provide access for cleaning and repair.
7.1.5.5 Galvanized pipe shall not be bent or welded. 7.2.2.8 Fixtures shall be set level.

7.1.6 Protective Requirements. 7.2.2.9 Fixtures shall be rigidly supported without any strain
being transmitted to the piping connections.
7.1.6.1 Pipes, supports, drains, outlets, or drain hoses shall
7.2.3 Toilets.
not extend or protrude where they could be subjected to road
hazard. 7.2.3.1 Recirculating or mechanical seal toilets shall be per-
mitted to provide for storage of liquid waste and body waste as
7.1.6.2 Drain terminations and other plumbing components an integral part of the unit.
protruding below the plane formed by the rear axle tire to
road interface and the rear bumper and frame shall be pro- 7.2.3.2 When a mechanical seal toilet does not contain stor-
tected from contact with the road. age for the retention of liquid waste and body waste, it shall be
connected to an approved waste holding tank.
7.1.6.3* Pipe and hoses shall be installed so they cannot be sub-
ject to dislocation, strain, or damage by extendable components. 7.2.3.3 Flush toilets shall not be installed in a system that
incorporates a body waste holding tank.
7.1.6.4 All exterior openings around piping shall be sealed to
prevent the entrance of rodents. 7.2.3.4 Toilets, when directly connected to a waste holding
tank or drainage system, shall be bolted to either the tank or
7.1.6.5 Piping in a plumbing system shall be installed with other approved fitting.
provision for expansion and contraction.
7.2.3.5 Bolts used to attach the toilet to the flange shall be of
7.1.6.6 Piping shall be securely attached to the structure by brass or equally corrosion-resistant material and shall be not
proper hangers, clamps, or brackets that provide protection less than 1⁄4 in. (6 mm) in diameter.

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7.2.3.6 Screws or bolts used to attach the flange to the floor 7.3.2.6 Faucet fittings shall be accessible for removal and repair.
shall be of brass, zinc, or cadmium-plated steel or other ap-
proved corrosion-resistant material and shall be not less than 7.3.3 Prohibited Practices.
1⁄4 in. (6 mm) in diameter.
7.3.3.1 Used piping materials shall not be permitted.
7.2.3.7 A watertight seal shall be made between the toilet and
7.3.3.2 Plastic pipe, tubing, and fittings shall not be used in
flange or other approved fittings by the use of a gasket or
water systems containing water heating devices unless such pipe
sealing compound.
and fittings are listed for use in hot water systems.
7.2.3.8 When a toilet is utilized that pumps body waste under
pressure, an auxiliary safety shutoff sensor shall be used to 7.3.3.3 When any substance other than potable water is added
prevent additional flushing of the toilet that could result in to the water distribution system, that substance shall be identified
overfilling of the body waste holding tank. for use in a potable water system.

7.2.4 Shower Stalls. 7.3.3.4 Ethylene glycol, methanol-based antifreeze, or other

poisonous chemicals shall not be used.
7.2.4.1 Each shower stall shall be provided with an approved
watertight receptor with sides and back extending 1 in. 7.3.4 Demand Pressure Pump Installation.
(25 mm) above the finished dam or threshold.
7.3.4.1 A minimum 24 in. (610 mm) length of separation shall
7.2.4.2 In no case shall the depth of a shower receptor be less be provided between the water heater and cold water flexible
than 2 in. (51 mm) or more than 9 in. (229 mm), measured from hose.
the top of the finished dam or threshold to the top of the drain.
7.3.4.2 When provisions for a city water connection are in-
7.2.4.3 The wall area shall be constructed of smooth, noncor- stalled in the water distribution system and a pressure regula-
rosive, and nonabsorbent waterproof materials to a height not tor is not installed, the cold water flexible hose shall be ap-
less than 70 in. (1778 mm) above the top of the drain, or to the proved for the maximum test pressure specified in 7.7.2.
ceiling if less than 70 in. (1778 mm) above the top of the
drain. Such walls shall form a watertight joint with each other, 7.3.5 Installation of Piping.
as well as with the receptor or shower floor. 7.3.5.1 Iron pipe–size brass or galvanized iron or steel pipe
7.2.4.4 Fabric wall portions of folding camper trailers and and fittings shall be joined with standard pipe threads fully
folding truck campers shall be permitted to be protected by a engaged in the fittings.
shower curtain.
7.3.5.2 Threads for pipe and fittings shall conform to the
7.2.4.5 The joint around the drain connection and around approved or applicable standard.
the toilet outlet in combination compartments shall be made
watertight by a flange, clamping ring, or other approved or 7.3.5.3 Pipe ends shall be reamed out to size of bore, and all
listed means. chips and cutting oil shall be removed.

7.2.4.6 Shower doors and tub and shower enclosures shall be 7.3.5.4 Pipe joint compound or thread lubricant shall be in-
constructed so as to be waterproof. soluble in water, shall be nontoxic, and shall be applied to
male threads only.
7.2.4.7 Shower doors and tubs and shower enclosures, if
glazed, shall conform to ANSI Z97.1. 7.3.5.5 A flaring tool shall be used to shape the ends of flared
tubing to match the flare of fittings.
7.2.4.8 Hinged, swinging shower doors shall open outward.
7.3.5.6 Water distribution lines, tubes, and piping shall be se-
7.3 Water Distribution Systems. cured and supported at intervals of not more than 4 ft (1.2 m).
7.3.1 Materials. Water pipe shall be of standard weight brass; 7.3.6 Water Supply Requirements.
galvanized wrought iron; galvanized steel; Type K, L, or M
copper tubing; listed plastic suitable for potable water; or 7.3.6.1 Valves other than those controlling a single fixture,
other approved or listed material suitable for potable water. when installed in the water supply distribution system and
when fully opened, shall have a nominal size at least equal to
7.3.2 Fittings.
the nominal size of the pipe in which the valve is installed.
7.3.2.1 Appropriate fittings shall be used for all changes in
size and where pipes are joined. 7.3.6.2 Provisions for drainage of both hot and cold water
distribution systems shall be provided at a low point.
7.3.2.2 The material and design of fittings shall conform to
the type of piping used. 7.3.6.3 The water distribution system shall be protected from
freeze damage by one of the following:
7.3.2.3 Fittings for screw piping shall be standard weight gal-
vanized iron for galvanized iron and steel pipe, and brass for (1) Designed and installed for gravity drainage or
brass piping. (2) Constructed of materials identified as not being suscep-
tible to freeze damage
7.3.2.4 Fittings shall be installed where required for change
in direction or reduction of size, or where pipes are joined 7.3.6.4 The size of water supply piping and branch lines shall
together. be not less than shown in Table 7.3.6.4.
7.3.2.5 Fittings for copper tubing shall be cast brass or drawn 7.3.6.5 A water heater or ice maker shall not be counted as a
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Table 7.3.6.4 Minimum Size Tubing and Pipe for Water 7.3.8.2 A matching cap or plug shall be provided to close the
Distribution Systems water inlet when it is not in use and shall be attached to the
recreational vehicle.
Tubing 7.3.8.3 The water service connection, if provided, shall be
Iron Pipe
located on the left road side or at the rear of the recreational
Number of I.D. O.D. Size
vehicle within 18 in. (457 mm) of the outside wall.
Fixtures (in.) (in.) (in.)
7.3.8.4 A location other than that specified in 7.3.8.3 shall be
1 1 4*
⁄ 3 8*
⁄ ⁄
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permitted, provided that a length of listed cold water flexible
2 1⁄4† 3⁄8† 3⁄8
hose connected to the water distribution system and equipped
3 3⁄8 1⁄2 1⁄2
with a 3⁄4 in. (19 mm) swivel female hose water service connection
4 3⁄8 1⁄2 1⁄2
with matching cap or plug extends to the required location.
5 or more 1⁄2 5⁄8 1⁄2
7.3.8.5 Recreational vehicles designed to transport livestock
Note: Minimum size for toilet water supply line shall be not less than shall be permitted to have the water service connection located
the size recommended by the manufacturer. on either side or at the rear within 18 in. (457 mm) of the outside
*
12 ft (3.7 m) maximum length allowable only from water service wall.
connection to a single fixture.
† 7.3.8.6 Potable water supply piping or fixture or appliance
6 ft (1.8 m) maximum length.
connections shall be installed to prevent backflow (see 7.3.10).
7.3.8.7 No part of the water system shall be connected to any
7.3.7 Potable Water Storage Tanks. drainage or vent piping.
7.3.7.1 Potable water tanks shall be supported, secured in 7.3.9 Water Outlets.
place, and installed to be removable for service, repair, or re-
placement without the need to remove structural members. 7.3.9.1 Unless they are individually protected by a listed back-
flow preventer or anti-siphon device, the outlets of faucets,
7.3.7.2 Tanks shall be installed so they are not subject to road spouts, and similar devices shall be spaced at least 1 in. (25 mm)
damage. above the flood level of the fixture.
7.3.7.3 Each nonpressure or gravity tank shall be equipped with 7.3.9.2 Valved hose outlets shall be installed to prevent a cross
a vent at the top of the tank to assist in filling and drainage. connection.
7.3.7.4 Each inlet to a potable water tank shall have affixed a 7.3.9.3 A listed backflow preventer or anti-siphon device,
warning label with the word “Warning” with letters a minimum hose length, or an installed retaining device to prevent cross
of 1⁄4 in. (6 mm) high and body text a minimum of 1⁄8 in. connections shall be permitted to be used.
(3 mm) high on a contrasting background that shall read as
shown in Figure 7.3.7.4. 7.3.9.4 When using hose length or a retaining device, the
extreme end of the assembly shall be a minimum of 2 in.
(51 mm) above the flood plane of the closest fixture.
7.3.9.5 An outside shower hose assembly shall have a listed

! WARNING backflow preventer or anti-siphon device to preclude cross con-

nection unless the extreme end of the assembly is more than
12 in. (305 mm) above the ground in its free-hanging position.
Potable water only. 7.3.10 Backflow Prevention Device. When nonpressurized
Sanitize, flush, and drain water tank before water storage tank(s) (reservoirs) [except water heater(s)] for
storing potable water are connected to the water distribution
using. system of recreational vehicles that have a water service con-
See owner’s manual for instructions, care, nection for an outside source of supply, they shall have an
and maintenance information. Failure to approved or listed backflow check valve or other approved or
maintain tank can result in death or serious listed type backflow prevention device installed in the water
supply piping adjacent to the water service connection.
injury.
7.3.11 Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve.
7.3.11.1 Every water heater shall be protected against over-
FIGURE 7.3.7.4 Potable Water Warning Label. temperature and overpressure by an approved or listed and
adequately sized temperature and pressure relief valve.
7.3.7.5* Instructions for proper sanitizing of water distribu- 7.3.11.2 Valves rated at not more than 150 psi (1034 kPa) and
tion systems shall be furnished with each vehicle. 210°F (98.9°C) shall be acceptable for the protection of sys-
tems constructed of materials authorized by 7.3.1 and 7.3.2.
7.3.8 Water Service Connections, Outlets, and Backflow Pre-
vention. 7.3.12 Pressure Relief Valve and Drain.
7.3.8.1 Each recreational vehicle with a water distribution 7.3.12.1 The pressure relief valve, if located inside the recre-
system that is sized as required in Table 7.3.6.4 and can be ational vehicle, shall be equipped with a full size drain able to
connected to an outside source shall be equipped with a 3⁄4 in. withstand 225°F (107°C), which shall extend outside with the
(19 mm) swivel female hose water service connection. end directed downward, except that no drain shall be required if

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the pressure relief valve discharges into an area sealed off 7.4.2.6 Changes in direction of drainage piping shall be made
from the inside of the vehicle and drained and ventilated to by the appropriate use of approved or listed fittings, and the
the outside. angle shall be either 111⁄4 degrees, 221⁄2 degrees, 45 degrees,
60 degrees, or 90 degrees, or other approved or listed fittings, or
7.3.12.2 The discharge end of the drain shall not be equipped combination of fittings with equivalent radius or sweep.
with a thread or other means of capping or plugging.
7.4.3 Connections.
7.3.12.3 The threaded discharge of a pressure relief valve not
equipped with a drain shall be provided with a means to make 7.4.3.1 Horizontal drainage lines, connecting with vertical
capping or plugging difficult. pipes, shall enter through 45 degree “Y” branches, sanitary “T”
branches, or other approved or listed fittings or combination
7.3.13 Air-Pressurized Water Storage Tanks. of fittings having equivalent sweep.
7.3.13.1 Water storage tanks, except water heaters, which can 7.4.3.2 No fitting having more than one branch at the same
be pressurized by air, shall be equipped with a listed air pres- level shall be used unless the fitting is constructed so that the
sure relief valve set to open at not more than 125 psi (862 kPa) discharge from any one branch cannot readily enter any other
or at the tank manufacturer’s recommended working pres- branch.
sure, whichever is lower.
7.4.3.3 Horizontal drainage lines connecting with other hori-
7.3.13.2 The air pressure relief valve shall be located above zontal drainage lines or vertical drainage lines connected with
the maximum water level of the tank. horizontal drainage lines shall enter through 45 degree “Y”
branches, long-turn “TY” branches, or other approved or listed
7.4 Drainage Systems.
fittings or combination of fittings having the equivalent sweep.
7.4.1 Pipe and Fittings.
7.4.3.4 A single-entry, short-turn “TY” shall be permitted to
7.4.1.1 Drainage piping shall be standard weight, galvanized be used as a horizontal-to-horizontal drainage fitting provid-
steel, galvanized wrought iron, brass, copper tube DWV, listed ing final termination if it is mounted directly to the fullway
DWV plastic, or other approved or listed material. termination valve on one side and has a manual disconnect on
the other.
7.4.1.2 Drainage fittings shall have a recessed drainage pat-
tern with smooth interior waterways of the same diameter as 7.4.3.5 A double-entry, short-turn “TY” shall be permitted to
the piping and shall be of a material conforming to the type of be used as a horizontal-to-horizontal drainage fitting, pro-
piping used. vided it is a final termination collector fitting and provided it is
approved as a component part of a listed waste valve termina-
7.4.1.3 Drainage fittings shall be designed to provide for tion assembly.
1⁄4 in./ft (21 mm/m) grade in horizontal piping.
7.4.3.6 A flexible drainage connector shall comply with both
7.4.1.4 Fittings for threaded pipe shall be cast iron, malleable of the following:
iron, brass, or approved or listed plastic with standard pipe
threads. (1) It shall be listed.
(2) It shall be anchored at each mating attachment for strain
7.4.1.5 Fittings for copper tubing shall be cast brass or relief.
wrought copper.
7.4.3.7 A flexible drainage connector shall be used for inter-
7.4.1.6 Fittings for plastic piping shall be made to approved connection of portions of the drainage system that are de-
or applicable standards. signed to move.
7.4.1.7 Brass adapter or wrought copper fittings shall be used 7.4.4 Traps.
to join copper tubing to threaded pipe.
7.4.4.1 Each plumbing fixture, except listed toilets and fix-
7.4.2 Drainage Piping. tures utilizing listed detachable waste holding tanks with inte-
gral traps, shall be separately trapped by approved or listed
7.4.2.1 Drain pipe sizes shall be determined by the type of traps.
fixtures and the total number connected to each drain.
7.4.4.2 A two-compartment sink, two single sinks, two lavato-
7.4.2.2 One and one-quarter inch (32 mm) minimum diam- ries, or a single sink and a single lavatory, with waste outlets not
eter piping shall be required for one and not more than three more than 30 in. (762 mm) apart and flood level rims at same
individually vented fixtures. level, shall be permitted to be connected to one trap and
7.4.2.3 Nominal 3 in. (76 mm) minimum diameter piping thereby considered as a single fixture for the purpose of drain-
shall be required for toilets or sized in accordance with the age and vent requirements.
listed toilet system installation instructions. 7.4.4.3 Traps and connected tailpieces or continuous wastes
shall be designed and installed so they can be separated with-
7.4.2.4 Horizontal drainage piping, except fixture connec-
out the removal of the strainer assembly by the use of two or
tions on the inlet side of the trap, shall have a uniform slope of
more mechanical joints.
not less than 1⁄8 in./ft (10.4 mm/m) toward the recreational
vehicle main drain outlet. 7.4.4.4 Full “S” traps, bell traps, drum traps, and crown-
vented traps shall be prohibited.
7.4.2.5 Drain piping shall be secured at not more than 4 ft
(1.2 m) intervals, unless different spacing is recommended by 7.4.4.5 A water seal trap that depends for its seal upon con-
the piping manufacturer, to keep the pipe in alignment and cealed interior partitions shall not be used except for listed
carry the weight of the pipe and contents. flexible drain systems.

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7.4.4.6 Fixtures shall not be double trapped. the wet-vented vertical riser and the final section consisting of
an appropriate horizontal-to-vertical fitting with a connecting
7.4.4.7 Listed flexible drain systems and listed systems utiliz-
pipe that shall be permitted to turn vertically to enter the top
ing a detachable waste holding tank with integral trap shall be
of the waste holding tank.
permitted.
7.4.4.8 Each water seal trap shall have a water seal of not less 7.4.6.2 Where required by structural design, wet-vented drain
than 2 in. (51 mm) and not more than 4 in. (102 mm) and shall piping shall be permitted to be offset vertically when other
be set true to its seal. vented drains or relief vents are connected to the drain piping
below the vertical offsets.
7.4.4.9 Traps shall not be less than 11⁄4 in. (32 mm) in diameter.
7.4.6.3 A wet-vented drain pipe shall be at least one pipe size
7.4.4.10 A trap shall not be larger than the waste pipe to larger than the largest required water seal trap.
which it is connected.
7.4.6.4 Not more than three fixtures shall be permitted to
7.4.4.11 Traps shall be accessible. connect to a wet-vented drain system.
7.4.4.12 A waterless trap shall have affixed to it a label with the 7.4.7 Side-Vented Drainage Systems and Flexible Drain Sys-
word “NOTICE” with letters a minimum of 1⁄4 in. (6 mm) high tems.
and body text a minimum of 1⁄8 in. (3 mm) high on a contrasting
background that shall read as shown in Figure 7.4.4.12. 7.4.7.1 A side-vented liquid waste drainage system shall be
permitted to be utilized in conjunction with a one- or two-
compartment sink, lavatory fixture, shower, or tub with no
more than a 2 in. (51 mm) drain opening and including the

NOTICE trap, strainer, pipe, and vent connections in accordance with

the following:
(1) The side-vented drainage system shall be constructed of
Remove the waterless trap before using approved or listed components.
mechanical drain-cleaning devices. (2) The side-vented drainage system installation shall have
Waterless trap can be damaged. the following features:
(a) The baffle or diverter tee shall be used to connect the
trap arm to the highest fixture to the side-vented
FIGURE 7.4.4.12 Waterless Trap Notice Label. drain system.
(b) The trap shall be 11⁄4 in. (32 mm) minimum diameter
installed as close to the fixture as possible with the cen-
7.4.5 Trap Arms.
ter of the outlet not more than 6 in. (152 mm) from the
7.4.5.1 The piping between a water seal trap and the fixture tee bottom of the fixture or other approved trap system.
or the vented waste line shall be graded 1⁄4 in./ft (21 mm/m) and (c) The drain shall be permitted to terminate through
in no event shall have a slope greater than its diameter. the outside wall above the floor or extend vertically
through the floor to the exterior or shall be permit-
7.4.5.2 The vent opening at fixture tees shall not be below
ted to discharge into a liquid waste holding tank.
the weir of the water seal trap outlet.
(d) The horizontal vent offset center shall be located not
7.4.5.3 The piping between the water seal trap and the vent less than 21⁄4 in. (57 mm) above the bottom of the high-
shall be permitted to change direction or be offset horizon- est fixture and shall be permitted to terminate through
tally with the equivalent of no more than 180 degrees. the outside wall at a level lower than the offset.
(e) The vent termination through the outside wall shall be
7.4.5.4 The distance between a water seal trap and its vent or
at least 3 ft (0.9 m) away from any fuel-burning appli-
vented waste line shall be in accordance with Table 7.4.5.4.
ance intake that is above the level of the vent.
(f) The vent offset shall be permitted to terminate
Table 7.4.5.4 Distance of Fixture Water Seal Trap from Vent through the sidewall horizontally without change in
direction when the drain discharges into a liquid
Size of Water Seal Trap Distance from Water Seal waste holding tank.
Arm Trap to Vent (g) There shall be no connection between liquid and
body waste drainage systems, including downstream
in. mm ft m of the fullway valve.

11⁄4 32 41⁄2 1.37 7.4.7.1.1 For recreational vehicles that contain a side-vented
11⁄2 38 41⁄2 1.37 drainage system that drains into a holding tank, a caution la-
2 51 5 1.52 bel, with the word “Caution” with letters a minimum of 1⁄4 in.
3 76 6 1.83 high (6 mm) and body text a minimum of 1⁄8 in. (3 mm) high
on a contrasting background, shall be affixed in a visible loca-
tion and adjacent to the side-vented drainage system termina-
tion valve, and shall read as shown in Figure 7.4.7.1.1.
7.4.5.5 Not more than one trap shall connect to a trap arm.
7.4.7.1.2 The owner’s manual shall contain information for
7.4.6 Wet-Vented Drainage System.
proper use of a side-vented drainage system system and the
7.4.6.1 All parts of a wet-vented drainage system, including statement: The following label has been placed near the side-
the connected fixture drains, shall be horizontal except for vented termination that reads as shown in Figure 7.4.7.1.2.

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7.4.8.6 Plugs and caps shall be brass or approved or listed plas-

! CAUTION
tic, with screw pipe threads.
7.4.8.7 Cleanout plugs shall have raised heads except that
plugs at floor level shall have countersunk slots.
Keep drain valve closed to minimize the
7.5 Waste Holding Tanks.
presence of sewer gases.
Sewer gases can be present when RV is 7.5.1 Installation of Waste Holding Tanks. Waste holding
tanks shall be securely installed in such locations as to be re-
connected to campground sewage hookup. movable for service, repair, or replacement without the neces-
Can lead to illness or personal injury. sity of removing structural members.
7.5.2 Liquid Waste Holding Tank.
FIGURE 7.4.7.1.1 Sewer Gas Caution Label.
7.5.2.1 The minimum size of inlet connections shall be deter-
mined by the total number of connected fixtures in accor-
dance with 7.4.2.

! CAUTION 7.5.2.2 Neither the inlet nor vent fitting shall extend down-
ward into the tank more than 1⁄2 in. (13 mm).
7.5.2.3 The drain opening shall be 11⁄2 in. (38 mm) minimum
Keep drain valve closed to minimize the pipe size located at the lowest point in the tank.
presence of sewer gases.
7.5.2.4 A listed fullway termination valve shall be directly con-
Sewer gases can be present when RV is nected to the tank or installed in the drain pipe of the tank.
connected to campground sewage hookup.
7.5.2.5 The tank shall be vented at the highest point in the
Can lead to illness or personal injury. top of the tank by one of the following methods:
(1) A 11⁄4 in. (32 mm) minimum diameter individual vent
FIGURE 7.4.7.1.2 Sewer Gas Caution Label. pipe extending undiminished in size through the roof
(2) A continuous vent serving as a drain for not more than
three fixtures, provided the drain portion is increased
one pipe size larger than the largest required trap
7.4.7.2 Flexible drain systems shall be permitted to be used (3) A side-vented drainage system as permitted by 7.4.7
on single-compartment sinks and showers.
7.5.3 Body Waste Holding Tank.
7.4.7.3 A flexible drain system shall not be used on a tub drain.
7.5.3.1 Toilet connections shall be in accordance with 7.4.2.3
7.4.7.4 Each flexible drain system shall be a listed assembly. and shall extend vertically.

7.4.7.5 A flexible drain system shall be permitted to be con- 7.5.3.2 The inlet fitting shall not extend downward into the
nected to the fixed drain piping of a side-vented drainage sys- tank more than 11⁄2 in. (38 mm).
tem with approved fittings below the vent offset through the 7.5.3.3 The toilet connection shall be designed to receive or
wall or to be installed as provided in 7.5.7.4. (See 7.5.7.5 and conform in an approved shape to a closet flange of standard
7.5.7.7 for related information on drain outlets.) dimensions or other approved fitting.
7.4.8 Cleanouts. 7.5.3.4 The drain opening shall be a 3 in. (76 mm) minimum
pipe size outlet located at the lowest point in the tank.
7.4.8.1 Cleanouts shall be installed if the drainage system
cannot be cleaned through fixtures or vent openings. 7.5.3.5 A listed fullway termination valve shall be directly con-
nected to the tank or installed in the drain pipe of the tank
7.4.8.2 A cleaning tool shall not be required to pass through
within 36 in. (914 mm) of the tank drain outlet.
more than 360 degrees of fittings, excluding all parts of re-
movable traps and the first fitting used to gain system access, 7.5.3.6 The tank shall be vented at the highest point in the
to reach any part of the drainage system. top of the tank by one of the following methods:
7.4.8.3 Cleanouts shall be accessible through an unob- (1) A 11⁄4 in. (32 mm) minimum diameter individual vent
structed minimum clearance of 6 in. (152 mm) directly in pipe extending undiminished in size through the roof
front of the opening. (2) A continuous vent serving as a drain from one additional
fixture, provided the drain portion is increased one pipe
7.4.8.4 Each cleanout fitting shall open in a direction oppo- size larger than the connected trap arm
site to the flow or at right angles to the pipe. (3) Two or more vented drains when at least one is wet-vented
and each drain is separately connected to the top of the tank
7.4.8.5 Cleanouts that are not provided with access covers shall
be extended to a point above the floor or outside the recreational 7.5.3.7 A caution label containing the word “Caution” with
vehicle, with pipe and directional fittings installed, as required, letters a minimum of 1⁄4 in. (6 mm) high and body text a mini-
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be affixed in a visible location adjacent to the tank flush valve 7.5.7.6 A recreational vehicle having a mechanical seal toilet
inlet and shall read as follows: with a waste holding tank or a recirculating chemical toilet
shall be permitted to have a separate drain outlet installed in
CAUTION accordance with the location requirements specified in 7.5.7.3
Do not use the tank flush valve unless the fullway through 7.5.7.8.
termination valve is in the open position. May result in 7.5.7.7 A recreational vehicle with drainage systems limited
an unsanitary condition leading to illness or to a listed flexible drain system and a side-vent drain system
personal injury. shall be permitted to have separate drain outlets for these sys-
7.5.4 Connections Between Holding Tanks. No drain connec- tems. (See also 7.5.7.5.)
tion shall be made between liquid waste and body waste hold-
7.5.7.8 Subject to the other requirements in 7.5.7.3 through
ing tanks upstream of any fullway termination valves.
7.5.7.7, truck campers shall be permitted to have the main
7.5.5 Operation and Location of Fullway Termination Valves. drain(s) located anywhere across the rear of the vehicle.
7.5.5.1 Fullway termination valves shall be designed for 7.5.7.9 Each drain outlet shall be equipped with a watertight
manual operation from outside the recreational vehicle and cap that shall be attached to the vehicle or drain piping.
have no extension or activating device within the vehicle.
7.5.7.10 Drain outlets shall be provided with a minimum
7.5.5.2 Remotely operated termination valves shall be per- clearance of 11⁄2 in. (38 mm) on three sides from all parts of
mitted to be used under the following conditions: the vehicle and with clearance directly in front of the outlet to
permit connection of a drain hose or cap.
(1) The remotely operated valves shall be capable of manual
operation. 7.5.7.11 Where drain outlets are equipped or arranged for
(2) The body waste valve control shall be installed outside the hose coupling devices, such devices shall be of the manual
living volume of the vehicle with a security lockout. disconnect type.
(3) The primary liquid waste valve control shall be located
outside the living volume of the vehicle with a security 7.6 Vents and Venting.
lockout. 7.6.1 General.
(4) A secondary liquid waste valve control shall be permitted
to be located within the living volume of the vehicle with a 7.6.1.1 Each plumbing fixture water seal trap shall be pro-
means to disable the valve control as follows: tected against siphonage and backpressure.
(a) When the vehicle ignition is activated 7.6.1.2 Air circulation shall be ensured throughout all parts
(b) When the vehicle transmission selector is moved of the drainage system by means of vents.
from the park position
(c) When the waste sewer hose is stowed 7.6.1.3 Except as specifically provided elsewhere in this chap-
(5) A secondary liquid waste valve control, if provided, shall ter, vent pipes shall not be used as waste or drain pipes.
be located either in the bathroom or within 5 ft (1.5 m) of 7.6.2 Vent Pipe and Fittings.
the clothes washer.
7.6.2.1 Vent piping shall be standard weight galvanized steel,
7.5.6 Detachable Waste Holding System. A recreational ve- galvanized wrought iron, brass, copper tube DWV, listed DWV
hicle having a sink as its only liquid waste plumbing fixture plastic, or other approved or listed materials.
shall be permitted to have all its liquid waste discharge into a
listed detachable waste holding tank. 7.6.2.2 Appropriate fittings shall be used for all changes in
direction, size, or shape, and where pipes are joined.
7.5.7 Drain Outlets.
7.6.2.3 The material and design of fittings shall conform to
7.5.7.1 A drain outlet used for the discharge of body waste
appropriate national standards.
shall be nominal 3 in. (76 mm) pipe size.
7.5.7.2 Except for listed flexible drain systems, a drain outlet 7.6.2.4 Listed rectangular tubing shall be permitted to be
used for the discharge of liquid waste shall be 11⁄2 in. (38 mm) used for venting with listed transition fittings.
minimum pipe size. 7.6.3 Sizing of Vent Piping.
7.5.7.3 Each recreational vehicle shall have a main drain out- 7.6.3.1 Unless protected by an anti-siphon trap vent device
let(s) that shall terminate at any point within 221⁄2 ft (6.9 m) of (see 7.6.6), a 11⁄4 in. (32 mm) minimum diameter vent pipe
the rear, on the left (road) side or at the rear left of the longi- shall be required for all individually vented fixtures with
tudinal center of the vehicle within 18 in. (457 mm) of the 11⁄2 in. (38 mm) or smaller water seal traps.
outside wall.
7.6.3.2 The continuous vent of wet-vented drainage systems
7.5.7.4 When less than 18 in. (457 mm) above the ground, shall be 11⁄4 in. (32 mm) minimum diameter.
the drain outlet(s) shall be permitted to terminate vertically
when it is equipped with a manual-disconnect-type coupler 7.6.3.3 When two fixture water seal traps located within the
and a companion elbow hose adapter. listed distance allowed from their vent have their trap arms
connected separately at the same level into an approved
7.5.7.5 A recreational vehicle equipped with only a listed flex- double fitting, an individual vent pipe shall be permitted to
ible drain system or a side-vent drain system, or designed for serve as a common vent without any increase in size.
transporting livestock, shall be permitted to have its drain out-
let located on either side or at the rear, within 18 in. (457 mm) 7.6.3.4 Where two or more vent pipes are joined together, no
of the outside wall. (See also 7.5.7.7.) increase in size shall be required.

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7.6.3.4.1 The largest vent pipe shall extend full size through 7.6.8.2 The opening around each vent pipe shall be made
the roof. watertight by flashing or flashing material.
7.6.4 Flush Toilet Venting. 7.6.8.3 Vent caps, if provided, shall be removable without re-
7.6.4.1 The trap arm for each flush toilet shall be vented by a moving the flashing from the roof.
11⁄2 in. (38 mm) minimum diameter vent or rectangular vent of 7.6.8.4 Vent caps shall provide a free air exposure equal to
venting cross section equivalent to or greater than the venting at least the cross-sectional area of the vent pipe. [© 2014
cross section of a 11⁄2 in. (38 mm) diameter vent, connected to CSA Group]
the trap arm within the distance outlined in Table 7.4.5.4 for 3 in.
(76 mm) trap arms. 7.7 Plumbing System Tests.
7.6.4.2 The connection for venting shall be accomplished by 7.7.1 Water Piping System Tests.
one of the following methods: 7.7.1.1 All pressure water piping in the water distribution
(1) A 11⁄2 in. (38 mm) minimum diameter individual vent system shall be subjected to a pressure test.
pipe connected to the trap arm and extended undimin- 7.7.1.2 A pressure gauge or bubble-type leak detector shall be
ished in size through the roof used on all tests.
(2) A 11⁄2 in. (38 mm) minimum diameter continuous vent
indirectly connected to the toilet drain pipe through a 7.7.1.3 Tests shall be performed in accordance with 7.7.2 and
2 in. (51 mm) wet-vented drain 7.7.3.
7.6.5 Horizontal Vents. 7.7.2 Pressurized System Test.
7.6.5.1 Each vent, other than a wet-vented drain or a side- 7.7.2.1 The test shall be performed by subjecting the pressur-
vented drainage system, shall extend vertically from its fixture “T” ized water piping system to either air or water pressure for
or point of connection with the waste piping, to a point not less 10 minutes without leakage or loss of pressure in accordance
than one vent pipe diameter above the flood level of the lowest with 7.7.2.1.1 or 7.7.2.1.2.
fixture connected to that drainage system, before offsetting hori-
zontally or being connected with any other vent pipe. 7.7.2.1.1 The entire piping system shall be filled with water and
pressure tested with air or water at 80 psi to 100 psi (551 kPa to
7.6.5.2 Vents for horizontal drains shall connect to the drain 689 kPa). The entire piping system shall include the hot water
piping downstream of the water seal trap. storage tank and the pressurized potable water storage tank.
7.6.5.3 Vents other than wet-vented drains shall connect 7.7.2.1.2 The water heater storage tank and the pressurized
above the centerline of horizontal drain piping. potable water storage tank shall be removed from the piping
7.6.5.4 Vents shall be level or so designed to drain back to the system, and the remaining piping system shall be pressure
drainage system by gravity. tested with air at 80 psi to 100 psi (551 kPa to 689 kPa).
7.6.6 Anti-Siphon Trap Vent Devices. An anti-siphon trap vent 7.7.2.2 PVC and CPVC systems shall be permitted to be tested
device shall be permitted to be used only as a secondary vent to the manufacturer’s recommended test procedure.
in accordance with the following:
7.7.2.3 Vehicles with demand systems that do not have city
(1) An anti-siphon trap vent device shall be installed in accor- water connections shall be permitted to be tested by subject-
dance with the terms of its listing. ing the system to air or water pressure equivalent to the maxi-
(2) One anti-siphon trap vent device shall be permitted to mum discharge pressure of the pump for a period of 10 min-
serve not more than two fixtures. utes without leakage or loss of pressure.
(3) Anti-siphon trap devices shall not be used as a primary
vent for toilets or holding tanks. 7.7.3 Tests for Drainage and Vent Systems. The waste and
(4) When a fixture drain or main drain bypasses a holding vent system shall be subjected to one of the three tests de-
tank, that drain shall be vented by a primary vent. scribed in 7.7.3.1 through 7.7.3.3 without evidence of leaks.
(5) Two fixtures protected by one anti-siphon trap vent device 7.7.3.1 Before plumbing fixtures are connected, all the open-
shall be drained by a common 11⁄2 in. (38 mm) minimum ings into the piping shall be plugged and the entire piping
drain. system subjected to a static water test for 15 minutes by filling it
(6) The device shall be installed in an accessible location that with water to the top of the highest vent opening.
permits a free flow of air.
7.7.3.2 After all fixtures have been installed, the water seal
7.6.7 Roof Vent Terminations. traps filled with water, and the remaining openings securely
7.6.7.1 Except as otherwise permitted in this standard, each plugged, the entire system shall be subjected to a 2 in.
vent pipe shall pass through the roof and terminate vertically, (51 mm) (manometer) water column air pressure test.
undiminished in size, not less than 2 in. (51 mm) above the roof. 7.7.3.3 Testing Procedures.
7.6.7.2 Vents terminating on curved roof recreation vehicles or 7.7.3.3.1 The body waste holding system shall be subjected to
recreation vehicles with elevating tops shall pass through the roof a static water test for 15 minutes by filling the system with water
or upper side of the recreation vehicle at a point as high as prac- to a level above the connection of the toilet to the toilet flange
ticable and not less than 6 ft (1.8 m) from the ground level. without evidence of leaks.
7.6.8 Other Vent Termination Requirements. 7.7.3.3.2 The liquid waste–holding system shall be subjected
7.6.8.1 Waste holding tank vent openings shall not be less than to a static water test for 15 minutes by filling the system with
3 ft (0.9 m) away from any motor-driven air intake that opens into water to a level above the lowest connected trap without evi-
habitable areas. dence of leaks.

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7.7.3.3.3 The waste piping not tested in 7.7.3.3.1 and fastening attachment shall be permitted to be welded. A
7.7.3.3.2 in both liquid and body waste systems shall be tested means for attaching safety chains or cables shall comply with
and show no evidence of leakage or retarded flow when the the following:
high fixtures are filled with water and emptied.
(1) Have a rating equal to or greater than the rating of the
chains
(2) Be designed to prevent the trailer from disengaging while
Chapter 8 Vehicular Requirements it is being towed

8.1 Coupling Requirements. 8.1.3.4 Safety chains or cables, including each length of a
pair, shall meet the strength requirements of SAE J684, Cou-
8.1.1 Couplings. plings, Hitches, and Safety Chains — Automotive Type, Table 4.
8.1.1.1* Couplings shall be mounted to the attaching member 8.1.3.5 Safety chains or cables shall be color coded or labeled
by bolting, welding, or riveting in such a way that the minimum as follows:
breaking load of the coupling is safely and adequately transferred
to that member. (1) Class 1: Silver
(2) Class 2: Brass
8.1.1.2 Couplings shall be equipped with a manually operated (3) Class 3: Black
mechanism to prevent disengagement of the coupling while the (4) Class 4: Permanently labeled to indicate proof load rating
vehicle is in operation and shall offer a means to padlock the on each cable and at least one link per length of chain
couplings when engaged. attached to the recreational vehicle [© 2014 CSA Group]
8.1.1.3 It shall be possible to disengage couplings at any angle 8.1.3.6 The slack of each length of safety chain or cable at-
in azimuth and elevation between the trailer and the towing ve- tached to the towed vehicle shall be the same and not more than
hicle that can be achieved by the coupling. necessary to permit the towing vehicle and the towed vehicle to
8.1.1.4 Ball couplings and hitch balls, if supplied, shall be turn at their minimum radius.
identified as complying with SAE J684, Couplings, Hitches, and
Safety Chains — Automotive Type. 8.1.3.7 When the chains or cables are being passed forward to
the towing vehicle, they shall be oriented in a way that prevents
8.1.1.5 Fifth-wheel and gooseneck couplings shall be identified the tongue from dropping to the ground and maintains a con-
as complying with SAE J2638, Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Attachment nection if the primary connecting system fails.
Performance Up to 13,608/Kg (30,000/Lb) Trailer GVW.
8.1.3.8 Instructions indicating the recommended method of
8.1.2 Tongues and A-Frames. installing the safety chain or cable on the towing vehicle and
8.1.2.1 If a tongue or A-frame is 40 in. (1000 mm) or less above attaching the chain or cable to the towed vehicle shall be pro-
ground level, as measured on a smooth, level surface, its length vided with every trailer.
shall be determined by measuring the distance along the longitu- 8.2 Truck Campers.
dinal axis of the tongue or A-frame from the centerline of the
coupling ball socket to the vertical plane of the foremost part of 8.2.1 Tie-Downs.
the trailer body.
8.2.1.1 Attachment points for tying down a truck camper to a
8.1.2.2* The length of the tongue or A-frame shall comply carrying vehicle shall be provided.
with either of the following:
8.2.1.2 Instructions shall be provided with every tie-down and
(1) Be at least 35 in. (900 mm) include the recommended method(s) of tying down the truck
(2) Be sufficient to allow a 47 in. (1200 mm) rod, pivoted in a camper and the location and type of tie-down required.
horizontal plane about any point on a line running verti-
cally through the center of the coupling, to make an angle 8.2.2 Lamps and Reflectors.
of 41 degrees or less with the centerline of the recre-
8.2.2.1 The lamps specified in 8.2.2.2 through 8.2.2.6 shall be
ational vehicle before the end of the rod comes in contact
fitted to truck campers except where they would duplicate
with any part of the front of the recreational vehicle
lighting provided by the carrying vehicle.
8.1.3 Safety Chains or Cables.
8.2.2.2 Lamp heights shall be measured vertically from the
8.1.3.1 Trailers (except fifth-wheel trailers) shall be equipped center of the lens to the road surface, with the truck camper
with safety chains or cables for attachment to the towing vehicle. installed on the carrying vehicle
8.1.3.2 Safety chains or cables shall consist of two single 8.2.2.3 Paired lamps shall be separated by more than one-
lengths or one double length of chain or cable for attachment half the overall width of the vehicle, symmetrically located in a
to two points on the towing vehicle and shall permit compli- rear elevation with respect to the plane of symmetry of the
ance with the requirements of the manufacturer’s instructions truck camper, and positioned at the same height.
and as specified in 8.1.3.6.
8.2.2.4 The following lamps shall be fitted to the rear of every
8.1.3.3 Safety chains shall be made of welded steel, and safety truck camper:
cables shall be made of galvanized or stainless steel strands,
attached either to the draw bar or A-frame in a way that under (1) Two tail lamps that emit a red light and are 15 in. to 72 in.
normal operating conditions does not allow tension to be (380 mm to 1830 mm) above the road surface
placed directly on the means of attachment. The safety chains (2) Two stop signal lamps that emit a red light and are 15 in.
or cables shall not be welded to an A-frame or draw bar. The to 72 in. (380 mm to 1830 mm) above the road surface

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(3) Two turn signal lamps that emit an amber or red flashing CAN3-D313 by the final assembler or the supplier of the com-
light and are 15 in. to 83 in. (380 mm to 2110 mm) above plete running gear. [© 2014 CSA Group]
the road surface 8.4.1.2 When loaded to the design GVWR and center of gravity,
(4) One or more license plate lamps positioned to illuminate trailers shall impose a load on each running gear assembly not
the rear license plate with white light exceeding the gross axle weight rating of each assembly. [© 2014
(5) On campers more than 79 in. (2000 mm) wide, two clear- CSA Group]
ance lamps positioned as far apart as practicable but not
separated by less than two-thirds the overall width of the ve- 8.4.1.3 Service brakes arranged symmetrically on each axle
hicle, located as high as practicable and emitting a red light of the trailer shall be used on recreational vehicles if the
(6) On campers more than 79 in. (2000 mm) wide, three unloaded vehicle mass is greater than 1500 lb (680 kg) or
identification lamps 6 in. to 12 in. (150 mm to 300 mm) the GVWR as specified on the manufacturer’s nameplate is
apart that emit a red light, are located as high as practi- greater than 2006 lb (910 kg). Brakes actuated by the iner-
cable, and are symmetrically disposed about the center- tia overrun of the trailer on the towing vehicle may be used
line of the truck camper on trailers up to 6008 lb (2725 kg) or the GVWR. [© 2014
CSA Group]
8.2.2.5 The following lamps shall be fitted to the front of
truck campers more than 79 in. (2000 mm) wide: 8.4.1.4* Recreational vehicles with GVWR exceeding 2976 lb
(1350 kg) shall be equipped with service brakes that can be
(1) Two clearance lamps positioned as far apart as practicable automatically actuated upon the trailer breaking away from
but not separated by less than two-thirds the overall width the towing vehicle. [© 2014 CSA Group]
of the vehicle, located symmetrically as high as practicable
and emitting an amber light 8.4.1.5 When the device is electrically operated, it shall be
(2) Three identification lamps 6 in. to 12 in. (150 mm to activated by a power source at least equivalent to a 12 V battery
300 mm) apart that emit an amber light, are located as high with an ampere-hour rating numerically equal to the current
as practicable, and symmetrically located about the center- draw of the brake magnets, provided that the brakes have a
line of the truck camper 12 V rating (e.g., one braked axle with four L magnets will
draw 6 A and thus the battery should be at least 12 V, 6 A).
8.2.2.6 When a truck camper extends beyond the rear of the
carrying vehicle box, a lamp emitting a red light shall be fitted on 8.4.1.6 Trailers shall also have safety chains or cables at-
each side of the truck camper as far to the rear as practicable and tached to the A-frame in accordance with Section 8.1.3.
at least 15 in. (380 mm) above the road surface when the camper 8.4.1.7 Hydraulic trailer service brakes shall be designed to
is installed on the carrying vehicle. ensure there is no loss of hydraulic fluid if the trailer breaks
8.3 Vehicular Connections. away from the towing vehicle. [© 2014 CSA Group]
8.3.1 General. Vehicular wiring connection circuits shall be in 8.4.1.8 Where electrically operated brakes are used, they
accordance with 8.3.2 through 8.3.4. Sufficient slack shall be shall be activated by a power source equivalent to or greater
provided in the wiring connection so that it remains unbroken than that provided by a 12 V automobile battery, and wiring
to the limits of relative movement allowed by the safety chains shall comply with SAE J1128 or equal. (See Figure 8.4.1.8.)
between the trailer and towing vehicle. Wiring between the [© 2014 CSA Group]
connector and the trailer body shall be protected from physi- 8.5 Lamps.
cal damage. [© 2014 CSA Group] 8.5.1 General. [© 2014 CSA Group]
8.3.2 Color Coding. Wires shall be identified as follows: 8.5.1.1 Except for 120 V and porch lamps, lamps other than
(1) White: Ground those specified in 8.2.2 shall not be fitted if they will impair the
(2) Blue: Electric brakes effectiveness of the lamps specified in 8.2.2.
(3) Green: Tail and running lamps 8.5.1.2 When the truck camper width at the front or the rear
(4) Yellow: Backup lights or auxiliary use is significantly less than the maximum overall width, clearance
(5) Black: Charging circuit or auxiliary or stop lamps lamps shall be located at the maximum cross-section as near
(6) Brown: Right turn signal and stop lamp the top as practicable.
(7) Red: Left turn signal and stop lamp [© 2014 CSA Group]
8.5.1.3 Lamps and reflectors shall be removable and reinstall-
8.3.3 Connections for Electric Brake Systems. Recreational able using standard tools.
vehicles equipped with electric brakes shall employ a connec-
tor that has a safety catch to prevent an accidental disconnec- 8.5.1.4 The lamps specified in 8.2.2 shall be operated by the
tion and a means of disconnecting without placing the wiring same controls that operate the carrying vehicle’s lights. The
under strain. [© 2014 CSA Group] functioning of these lights shall be coordinated with their
counterparts on the carrying vehicle. Identification lamps
8.3.4 Connections for Nonelectric Brake Systems. Recre- shall be energized with the clearance and marker lamps.
ational vehicles without electric brakes shall be permitted to use a
pin-type connector of the molded rubber type or equivalent. 8.5.2 Installation.
[© 2014 CSA Group] 8.5.2.1 Every lamp and reflector shall be oriented on the
8.3.5 Truck Camper. A truck camper shall be connected to ve- camper as follows:
hicle wiring by wiring disconnects readily accessible for service. (1) In the case of front and rear devices, the photometric axis
8.4 Trailer Running Gear. shall be parallel to the ground and the longitudinal axis
of the camper.
8.4.1 General. (2) In the case of side markers, the photometric axis shall be
8.4.1.1 Trailer running gear shall comply with CAN3-D313, parallel to the ground and perpendicular to the longitu-
Trailer Running Gear, and shall be marked in accordance with dinal axis of the camper. [© 2014 CSA Group]

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Brake
solenoid
(typical)

Breakaway Breakaway
switch Blue White switch Blue White

Plug Plug

(a) (b)
Note: In diagram (a), the point of connection between the wire from the plug and the individual wires to each
axle should be as close to the plug as practicable.

FIGURE 8.4.1.8 Brake Wiring Diagram. [© 2014 CSA Group]

8.5.2.2 Each device shall be installed in such a way that the Annex A Explanatory Material
required photometric performance is not reduced by the
length of the wiring or by an adjacent structure. Annex A is not a part of the requirements of this NFPA document
but is included for informational purposes only. This annex contains
8.5.2.3 If the photometric axis of the installed lamp or reflec-
explanatory material, numbered to correspond with the applicable text
tive device does not comply with 8.5.2, the orientation of the
paragraphs.
lamp or reflective device shall be acceptable if the photomet-
ric characteristics of the installed device meet the require- A.1.1 Those members of the engineering profession and oth-
ments of 8.5.2.4. ers associated with the design, manufacturing, and inspection
of recreational vehicles have been aware of the need for uni-
8.5.2.4 Lamps (including license plate lamps) and reflectors
form technical standards leading to the proper use of this spe-
shall meet the candlepower and test requirements of Trans-
cial type of equipment. They also have recognized that, be-
port Canada’s TSD 108 or the requirements of 49 CFR
cause of conditions of transport, size, and use, existing
571.108, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, “Lamps, Re-
standards for motor vehicles or permanent buildings are not
flective Devices, and Associated Equipment.”
completely applicable to recreational vehicles. It is with these
8.6 Additional Requirements. factors in mind that this standard has been developed. Much
of the material in this standard has been taken from or is
8.6.1 Tire and Wheel Assemblies. Tire and wheel assemblies
based on nationally recognized standards for fire and life
shall be installed on towable recreation vehicles (except for truck
safety. Applicable standards are shown in Chapter 2.
campers) in accordance with ANSI TSIC-1 Recommended Prac-
tice, Process Controls for Assembly of Wheels on Trailers. A.1.3.1 This standard should not be intended as a design
specification or an instruction manual.
8.6.2 Steps. If provided at the exit(s) of a recreational vehicle,
all exterior steps shall have a minimum tread depth of 8 in. A.1.6 SI stands for the International System of Units, which is
(200 mm), and the top step shall protrude a minimum of 8 in. officially abbreviated SI in all languages. For full explanation,
(200 mm) from the side of the vehicle. see ANSI SI 10.

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A.3.2.1 Approved. The National Fire Protection Association (2) Flush-Type Full Internal Pressure Relief Valve. An internal pres-
does not approve, inspect, or certify any installations, proce- sure relief valve in which the wrenching section is also within
dures, equipment, or materials; nor does it approve or evalu- the container connection, not including a small portion due
ate testing laboratories. In determining the acceptability of to pipe thread tolerances on makeup. [58, 2014]
installations, procedures, equipment, or materials, the author- (3) Full Internal Pressure Relief Valve. A pressure relief valve, for
ity having jurisdiction may base acceptance on compliance engine fuel and mobile container use, in which all work-
with NFPA or other appropriate standards. In the absence of ing parts are recessed within the container connection,
such standards, said authority may require evidence of proper and the spring and guiding mechanism are not exposed
installation, procedure, or use. The authority having jurisdic- to the atmosphere.
tion may also refer to the listings or labeling practices of an (4) Internal Spring-Type Pressure Relief Valve. The exposed parts
organization that is concerned with product evaluations and is
of the pressure relief valve have a low profile.
thus in a position to determine compliance with appropriate
standards for the current production of listed items. A.3.3.48 Protruding Component. Examples of protruding
components include but are not limited to slide-out room ex-
A.3.2.2 Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). The phrase “au-
thority having jurisdiction,” or its acronym AHJ, is used in tensions, power awnings, leveling jacks, and electric steps.
NFPA documents in a broad manner, since jurisdictions and A.3.3.50 Recreational Vehicle (RV). The product types are mo-
approval agencies vary, as do their responsibilities. Where pub- torhome and towable RV. (See Figure A.3.3.50.)
lic safety is primary, the authority having jurisdiction may be a Motorhome. A recreational vehicle built on a self-propelled mo-
federal, state, local, or other regional department or indi-
tor vehicle chassis. The product-type categories are as follows:
vidual such as a fire chief; fire marshal; chief of a fire preven-
tion bureau, labor department, or health department; build- (1) Type A Motorhome. A motorhome constructed on a bare
ing official; electrical inspector; or others having statutory motor vehicle chassis.
authority. For insurance purposes, an insurance inspection de- (2) Type B Motorhome. A motorhome constructed on an
partment, rating bureau, or other insurance company repre- automotive-manufactured van-type vehicle.
sentative may be the authority having jurisdiction. In many (3) Type C Motorhome. A motorhome constructed on a cut-away
circumstances, the property owner or his or her designated automotive-manufactured truck chassis.
agent assumes the role of the authority having jurisdiction; at (4) Truck Camper (Slide-In Camper). An RV designed to be
government installations, the commanding officer or depart-
placed in the bed of a pickup truck.
mental official may be the authority having jurisdiction.
Towable RV. A recreational vehicle that is mounted on
A.3.2.4 Listed. The means for identifying listed equipment
wheels and designed to be towed by a motorized vehicle or a
may vary for each organization concerned with product evalu-
portable unit that is designed to be placed in the bed of a
ation; some organizations do not recognize equipment as
listed unless it is also labeled. The authority having jurisdic- pickup truck. The product-type categories are as follows:
tion should utilize the system employed by the listing organi- (1) Fifth-Wheel Travel Trailer. A towable RV mounted on wheels
zation to identify a listed product. and designed to be towed by a motorized vehicle by
A.3.3.4 Axle Height. A single or dual beam axle is measured at means of a towing mechanism that is mounted above or
the lowest point of that beam axle at the spring location. forward of the tow vehicle’s rear axle.
(2) Folding Camping Trailer. A towable RV mounted on wheels
A.3.3.30 Gross Trailer Area. In calculating the square footage, and designed to be towed by a motorized vehicle that is
measurements should be taken on the exterior. Square foot- constructed with a collapsible roof and collapsible partial
age includes all siding, corner trims, moldings, storage spaces, sidewalls that unfold and extend in the set-up mode and
and areas enclosed by windows but not the roof overhangs (see fold back up for travel.
HUD Interpretive Bulletin A-1-88). Expandable room sections, (3) Travel Trailer. A towable RV mounted on wheels and de-
regardless of height, should be included. Storage lofts con- signed to be towed by a motorized vehicle that is con-
tained within the basic unit should have ceiling heights less structed with a roof and sidewalls made of rigid materials.
than 5 ft (1.5 m) and would not constitute additional square (4) Truck Camper. A towable RV designed to be placed in the
footage.
bed of a pickup truck.
A.3.3.34 Interior Finish. Interior finish includes any material Additional motorhome and towable RV products include
(e.g., paint, wallpaper, decorative panels) that is affixed to
the following:
such surfaces.
(1) Expandable Travel Trailer. A travel trailer constructed with
A.3.3.39 Pipe. An example of pipe is iron pipe.
at least one collapsible partial sidewall that unfolds for
A.3.3.40 Piping. Examples of piping include iron pipe, hose, additional sleeping space in the set-up mode and folds
and copper tubing. back up for travel.
(2) Horse (Livestock) RV. A motorhome or towable RV that con-
A.3.3.43 Pressure Relief Valve. The term pressure relief valve tains a designated area for transporting horses (or other
also includes the following: livestock).
(1) External Pressure Relief Valve. A pressure relief valve that is (3) Sport Utility RV. A motorhome or towable RV that has an
used on older domestic containers, on pressure relief entrance door wider than 36 in. (0.91 m) accessible by
valve manifolds, and for piping protection where all the means of an access ramp or is promoted as having the
working parts are located entirely outside the container ability to transport or store internal combustion engine
or piping. vehicles or equipment.

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Truck Camper (Slide-in Camper)

FIGURE A.3.3.50 Profiles of Each Type of RV.

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Expandable Travel Trailer

Horse (Livestock) RV

Sport Utility RV

FIGURE A.3.3.50 Continued

A.3.3.53.3 Flexible Drain System. A liquid waste drainage sys- A.5.7.10 For this test, the register or grille is to be at a tem-
tem (including the trap, strainer, hose, and connectors) with a perature of not less than 165°F (74°C) and is to be supported
minimum free waterway of 5⁄8 in. (16 mm) inside diameter (or in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
equivalent passage) is used where authorized under 7.4.7.
A.5.7.10.2 This subsection should apply to ducted rooftop
A.3.3.54.2 Side-Mounted Fuel Tank. In determining whether air-conditioning systems with heat strips or heat pumps where
a fuel tank on a trailer or motor home is side-mounted, the fill the system does not exceed 175°F (80°C) when tested in accor-
pipe is not considered a part of the tank. dance with ANSI/UL 484.
A.3.3.60 Tubing. An example of tubing is copper tubing. A.5.9.7.4 Examples of fuel type identifications are “Gasoline
Only” or “Diesel Only.”
A.3.3.63 Vapor Resistant. Examples of vapor resistant include
construction where penetrations, seams, or joints are caulked, A.6.2.5.1 Figure A.6.2.5.1 is useful in explaining the method
sealed, filled, or equivalent. of measuring the alternate exit in 6.2.5.

A.5.2.12 This provision is not to be construed as requiring an

automatic changeover device. Major axis =
24 in. (610 mm)
A.5.2.19 This section should not apply to unventilated com-
partment doors containing either door or body side seals and
entry doors not containing screens or openable windows be- Minor axis =
low the level of the propane discharge outlet(s). 17 in. (432 mm)

A.5.5.3 This subsection does not apply to diesel filter spout.

Unlike gasoline fuel, diesel fuel requires atomization and com-
pression to reach flash point. Therefore, the diesel fuel fill does FIGURE A.6.2.5.1 Ellipsoid of Revolution About a Minor Axis.
not require the 3 ft (0.9 m) separation from fuel-burning heating
appliances, combustion air inlets, or flue gas outlets. A.6.3.2 Because some smoke alarms are activated by the gases
A.5.5.3.3 A partial obstruction can be created for a swinging released when cooking food and can result in an unwanted
door if a portion of the door comes closer than 2 in. (50 mm) to alarm, the smoke alarm manufacturer should be consulted
any portion of the vent when the door is fully open. In truck regarding the alarm’s suitability for operation in close proxim-
campers, the vent shall not terminate in the box area of the truck. ity to cooking processes.
A.7.1.6.3 Extendable components include power supply as-
A.5.7.6.2 For example: (supply duct static pressure) +
semblies.
(0.10 in. water column and return air duct static pressure) −
(0.04 in. water column). Numerical total is 0.14 in. water col- A.7.3.7.5 To ensure complete disinfection of the potable wa-
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be followed on a new system, one that has not been used for a Line running vertically
period of time, or one that could have become contaminated. through coupling
This procedure is also recommended before long periods of
storage such as over winter.
Centerline
(1) Prepare a chlorine solution using 1 gal. (3.8 L) of water of unit
and 1⁄4 cup (60 ml) household bleach (sodium hypochlo-
rite solution). With tank empty, pour chlorine solution
into the tank. Use 1 gal. (3.8 L) solution for each 15 gal
47 in. (1200 mm) rod
(57 L) of tank capacity. This procedure will result in a
residual chlorine concentration of 50 ppm in the water
system. If a 100 ppm concentration is required, as dis-
Points of contact
cussed in A.7.3.7.5(3), use 1⁄2 cup of household bleach with front of unit
with 1 gal. of water to prepare the chlorine solution. Use
1 gal. of the solution for each 15 gal. of tank capacity.
(2) Complete filling of tank with potable water. Open each
faucet and run the water until a distinct odor of chlorine 47 in. (1200 mm) rod
can be detected in the water discharged. Do not forget the
hot water taps. 40 in. (1000 mm) max.
Gr
(3) Allow the system to stand for at least 4 hours when disinfect- ou
nd
ing with 50 ppm residual chlorine. If a shorter time period is
desired, a 100 ppm chlorine concentration should be per- lev
el
mitted to stand in the system for at least 1 hour.
(4) Drain and flush with potable water.
A.8.1.1.1 See SAE J684, Couplings, Hitches, and Safety Chains — FIGURE A.8.1.2.2 Method of Determining Shortest Tongue
Automotive Type, Table 1. or A-Frame. [© 2014 CSA Group]

A.8.1.2.2 Figure A.8.1.2.2 shows the method to determine the

shortest allowable tongue or A-frame.
A.8.4.1.4 Where a breakaway switch and safety chains or Annex B Propane Pipe Sizing
cables are provided on the same unit, care should be taken to
This annex is not a part of the requirements of this NFPA document
ensure that the breakaway switch–actuating cable will not op-
but is included for informational purposes only.
erate the switch until the trailer completely separates from the
towing vehicle. This includes failure and disengagement of
the hitch mechanism and safety chains or cables and ensures B.1 Example of Propane Pipe Sizing. To determine the re-
that normal brake control is maintained until complete sepa- quired propane supply pipe sizes for each piping section (A–I)
ration. The power source for the breakaway device can be the of the typical example diagrammed in Figure B.1, assuming a
same battery that is used to power the interior 12 V circuits. combination propane/natural gas supply system, the steps
[© 2014 CSA Group] given in Table B.1 should be taken.

Propane refrigerator Propane water heater

2000 Btu/hr 15,000 Btu/hr

Propane furnace
5 ft (1524 mm) H 35,000 Btu/hr
D 6 ft (1829 mm)
Front propane
supply 8 ft (2438 mm) 3 ft
A I C E
connection 12 ft (3658 mm) 4 ft (1219 mm) (914 mm)
82,000 Btu/hr 1 ft (305 mm)
B G
1 ft (305 mm) 2 ft (610 mm) F

Rear propane
Propane cooking appliance supply connection
30,000 Btu/hr 82,000 Btu/hr

FIGURE B.1 Typical Example of Propane Pipe System Sizing for a Recreational Vehicle.

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Table B.1 Example of Determining Propane Supply Pipe Sizes

Figure Sizing by Front Propane Supply Connection Rear Propane Supply Connection

Step 1. Measure the length of the 19 ft (5.8 m) (F + E + C + H)

piping from the propane supply 28 ft (8.5 m) (A + I + C + E + G) [Total: 82,000 Btu/hr (24,026 W)]
connection to the inlet of the [Total: 82,000 Btu/hr (24,026 W)] 20 ft (6.1 m) column [which for 82,000 Btu/hr
most remote appliance. 30 ft (9.2 m) column [which for 82,000 Btu/hr (24,026 W) means (24,026 W) means 1⁄2 in. (13 mm) iron pipe
Step 2. In the appropriate Table 1⁄2 in. (13 mm) iron pipe or 3⁄4 in. (19 mm) tubing] or 3⁄4 in. (19 mm) tubing]
5.3.4.2(a) through Table 30 ft (9.2 m) column front connection 20 ft (6.1 m) column rear connection
5.3.4.2(d), select the column
showing that distance or the next Nominal I.D. Tubing Nominal Tubing
longer distance if the table does Pipe O.D. I.D. Pipe O.D.
not give the exact length. In this
example use Table 5.3.4.2(a), Btu/hr Btu/hr
since it presumes using a Piping Demand W Piping Demand W
combination propane/natural gas Section (1000s) Demand in. mm in. mm Section (1000s) Demand in. mm in. mm
piping system using iron pipe.
A 82 24,026 ⁄
12 13 ⁄
34 19 A — — — — — —
Step 3. Use the vertical column in
Table 5.3.4.2(a) selected in Step 2
for all propane pipe sizing. For B 30 8,790 ⁄
38 10 ⁄
12 13 B 30 8,790 ⁄
38 10 ⁄
12 13
each section of piping, determine
the total demand for that section. C 50 14,650 ⁄
38 10 ⁄
58 16 C 32 9,376 ⁄
38 10 ⁄
12 13
In the vertical column selected in
Step 2, locate the Btu/hr demand D 15 4,395 ⁄
14 6 ⁄
38 10 D 15 4,395 ⁄
14 6 ⁄
38 10
equal to or just greater than the
demand for that section of pipe. E 35 10,255 ⁄
38 10 ⁄
58 16 E 47 13,771 ⁄
38 10 ⁄
58 16
Step 4. Choose the larger size
piping required from either the
F — — — — — — F 82 24,026 ⁄
12 13 ⁄
34 19
front or rear propane supply
connection. If a single propane
supply connection is provided, G 35 10,255 ⁄
38 10 ⁄
58 16 G 35 10,255 ⁄
38 10 ⁄
12 13
this step is not required.
H 2 586 ⁄
14 6 ⁄
38 10 H 2 586 ⁄
14 6 ⁄
38 10

I 52 15,236 ⁄
38 10 ⁄
58 16 I 30 8,790 ⁄
38 10 ⁄
12 13

Annex C Product Listing Standards (18) Fill hose, cap, and vent (IAPMO TS 13 [cap], IAPMO
TS 19)
This annex is not a part of the requirements of this NFPA document (19) Filters (drinking water) (NSF 42, NSF 53, NSF 58,
but is included for informational purposes only. CSA B483.1)
C.1 The following documents are listed here to provide ref- (20) Freshwater tank (IAPMO TS 4, NSF 14)
erence information. These documents are not a part of the (21) Gravity water fill (IAPMO TS 19)
requirements of this standard unless also listed in Chapter 2. (22) Inlet fittings (non-psi) (NSF 24, NSF 14, IAPMO TS,
CSA Z 240.3.2)
C.1.1 Plumbing. (23) Inlet plumbing (soft, non-pressure) (NSF 24, NSF 14,
(1) Accumulators (IAPMO TS 4, NSF 61) IAPMO TS, CSA Z 240.3.2)
(2) Valves, potable water system (IAPMO TS 8, CSA Z240.3.2, (24) Main system clamp rings (NSF 14, CSA B137,
NSF 61) ASTM F877, ASTM 1960, ASTM F2098, ASTM F2159)
(3) Check valves (water heater) (IAPMO TS 8, CSA Z240.3.2, (25) Main system fittings (Brass) (NSF 14, CSA B137,
NSF 61) NSF 61)
(4) City water entry (IAPMO TS 28, NSF 24, CSA Z240.3.2, (26) Main system fittings (CPVC) (NSF 14, CSA B137,
NSF 61) NSF 61)
(5) City water entry outlet plumbing (CSA B125, CSA B137, (27) Main system fittings (CU) (NSF 14, CSA B137, NSF 61)
NSF 14, NSF 61) (28) Main system fittings (plastic) (NSF 14, CSA B137,
(6) Dump valves (IAPMO TS 30) NSF 61)
(7) DWV continuous waste (ABS) (NSF 14, ASTM F409) (29) Main system manifolds (NSF 14, IAPMO IGC 109,
(8) DWV continuous waste (PVC) (NSF 14, ASTM F409) CSA Z240.3.2, NSF 61)
(9) DWV fittings (ABS) (NSF 14, CSA B1800, ASTM D2661) (30) Main system PEX rings (ASTM F877, ASTM F1960)
(10) DWV fittings (PVC) (NSF 14, CSA B1800, ASTM D2665) (31) Main system pipe (CPVC) (CSA B137/ASTM F493,
(11) DWV pipe (ABS) (NSF 14, CSA B1800, ASTM D2665) NSF 61)
(12) DWV pipe (PVC) (NSF 14, CSA B1800, ASTM D2661) (32) Main system pipe (CU) (ASTM B88, ASTM B75,
(13) DWV purple primer (PVC) (NSF 14, CSA B1800, CSA Z240.3.2, NSF 61)
ASTM D2661) (33) Main system pipe (PEX) (CSA B137, ASTM 876, NSF 61)
(14) DWV solvent cement (ABS) (NSF 14, CSA B1800, (34) Pump fittings (IAPMO TS 15, CSA Z240.3.2, NSF 61)
ASTM D2661) (35) Outlet plumbing (soft) (NSF 14, CSA B125, NSF 61)
(15) DWV solvent cement (PVC) (NSF 14, CSA B1800, (36) Plumbing fixtures (shower) (IAPMO TS 11, CSA B45,
ASTM D2661) ANSI Z124, NSF 61)
(16) Faucets (metal) (ASME 112.18.1/CSA B125.1) (37) Plumbing fixtures (plastic lave sinks) (IAPMO TS 11,
(17) Faucets (plastic) (ASME 112.18.1/CSA B125.1) CSA B45, ANSI Z124, NSF 61)

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(38) Plumbing fixtures (plastic sinks) (IAPMO TS 11, CSA B45, (29) Outdoor LP-Gas cooking appliances (ANSI Z21.58/
ANSI Z124, NSF 61) CGA 1.6)
(39) Plumbing fixtures (SS sinks) (IAPMO TS 20, NSF 61) (30) LP-Gas cooking appliances for recreational vehicles
(40) Plumbing fixtures (tub/shower) (IAPMO TS 11, (ANSI Z21.1/CAN 1-1.16)
CSA B45, ANSI Z124, NSF 61) (31) LP-Gas clothes dryer (ANSI Z21.5.1/CSA 7.1)
(41) Pump strainers (IAPMO TS 28, CSA Z240.3.2, NSF 24, (32) Household cooking and liquid-heating appliances
NSF 61) (ANSI/UL 1026/CSA C22.2 No. 64)
(42) Pumps, electric (IAPMO TS 14, CSA Z240.3.2, NSF 61)
C.1.3 Miscellaneous.
(43) Pumps, manual (IAPMO TS 15, CSA Z240.3.2, NSF 61)
(44) Relief valves (water heater) (IAPMO TS 8, CSA B140, (1) Manufactured air ducts (ANSI/UL 181)
NSF 61) (2) Air duct connectors (ANSI/UL 181)
(45) Shower drains (IAPMO TS 26) (3) Air duct registers (ANSI/UL 94)
(46) Tank fittings (NSF 14, NSF 24, CSA B125, CSA B240.3.2, (4) Fuel distribution nozzle (ANSI/UL 842)
NSF 61) (5) Fuel-dispensing hose (UL 330)
(47) Tank strainer (IAPMO TS 28, CSA Z240.3.2, NSF 24, (6) Fuel distribution system hose (SAE J30 or J30R7)
NSF 61) (7) Rollover vent valves (49 CFR 393.67)
(48) Toilets (NSF 24, CSA B45, IAPMO TS 1, IAPMO TS 24, (8) Fuel hose clamps (SAE 1508 Type D)
IAPMO TS 12, IAPMO TS 34m, IAPMO IGC 132) (9) Comfort conditioning equipment (ANSI/UL 1995/CSA
(49) Waste tank flushing systems (IAPMO TS 27) C22.2 No. 236)
(50) Waste tanks (IAPMO TS 2, CSA B45) (10) Fire extinguishers (ANSI/UL 299)
(51) Water heaters (ANSI/CSA 4.1, ANSI Z21.10.3/CSA 4.3, (11) Smoke alarms (ANSI/UL 217)
NSF 61) (12) CO alarms (ANSI/UL 2034/CSA 6.19)
(52) Flexible drainage, waste, and vent connector (IAPMO (13) LP-Gas leak detectors (ANSI/UL 1484)
TS-35)
(53) Potable water plastic piping components (NSF-14)
C.1.2 Propane System. Annex D Informational References
(1) Pipe joint compound (IAPMO PS 36/CAN/ULC-S642)
(2) Flex hose (ANSI/UL 21) D.1 Referenced Publications. The documents or portions
(3) Flex hose assemblies (ANSI/UL 21, ANSI/UL 569) thereof listed in this annex are referenced within the informa-
(4) Propane cylinder (DOT-4BA-240) tional sections of this standard and are not part of the require-
(5) Propane container (ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, ments of this document unless also listed in Chapter 2 for
Section VIII, Division 1) other reasons.
(6) Propane pressure relief valve (ANSI/UL 144) D.1.1 NFPA Publications. (Reserved)
(7) Propane regulator (ANSI/UL 144)
(8) Propane excess flow valve (ANSI/UL 125) D.1.2 Other Publications.
(9) Propane gas piping (ASTM A 53) D.1.2.1 ANSI Publications. American National Standards Insti-
(10) Propane mating connection (ANSI/UL 2061) tute, Inc., 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036.
(11) Propane gas tubing (ASTM B 88 or ASTM B 280)
(12) Propane gas supply connectors (ANSI/UL 569) ANSI SI 10, Standard for Use of the International System of Units
(13) Water heater (ANSI Z21.10.3/CSA 4.3) (SI): The Modern Metric System, 1997.
(14) Furnace (UL 307B/ANSI Z21.47/CSA 2.3) D.1.2.2 UL Publications. Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333
(15) Range top (UL 1075) Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096.
(16) Range (UL 1075/CAN 1-1.1)
ANSI/UL 484, Standard for Room Air Conditioners, 2007, re-
(17) Refrigerator (ANSI 223.1)
vised 2012.
(18) Oil burners (ANSI/UL 296/CSA B140.0-M)
(19) Gas-burning heating appliances for recreational vehicles D.1.2.3 U.S. Government Publications. U.S. Government
(ANSI/UL 307A/CSA B140.10) Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.
(20) Heating and cooling equipment (ANSI/UL 1995/CSA
HUD Interpretive Bulletin A-1-88.
C22.2 No. 236)
(21) Standard for temperature-indicating and -regulating D.2 Informational References. The following documents or
equipment (UL 873/CSA C22.2 No. 24) portions thereof are listed here as informational resources only.
(22) Vented gas fireplace heaters (ANSI Z21.88/CSA 2.33) They are not a part of the requirements of this document.
(23) LP-Gas portable infrared heaters (CAN 1-2.23)
D.2.1 UL Publications. Underwriters Laboratories Inc., 333
(24) Vented gas-fired space-heating appliance (ANSI Z21.86/
Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096.
CSA 2.32)
(25) Oil-fired boiler assemblies (UL 726/TIL No. R-17) ANSI/UL 2034, Standard for Safety Single and Multiple Station
(26) Solid-fuel type room heaters (ANSI/UL 1482) Carbon Monoxide Alarms, 2008, revised 2009.
(27) Safety controls for gas- and oil-fired appliances
D.3 References for Extracts in Informational Sections.
(ANSI/UL 372)
(28) LP-Gas lighting (CAN1-2.15) NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code, 2014 edition.

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-A- -D-
Accessible Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chap. 3
Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.1 Diameter
Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chap. 1 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.15
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 Dispensing
Equivalency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.16
Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.2 Distribution
Retroactivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.17
Scope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1, A.1.1 Drain
Use of International System of Units (SI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6, A.1.6 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.18
Anti-Siphon Trap Vent Device Fixture Drain
Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.2 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.18.1
Appliance Main Drain(s)
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.18.2
Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.3
Drain Hose
Heat-Producing Appliance Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.19
Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.3.2 Drain Outlet
Heating Appliance Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.20
Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.3.1
Approved -E-
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2.1, A.3.2.1 Explanatory Material. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annex A
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2.2, A.3.2.2 -F-
Axle Height
Fire and Life Safety Provisions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chap. 6
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.4, A.3.3.4
Automatic Generator Starting System (AGS) Requirements . . . . 6.5
Fire Detection Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3
-B- Installation of Smoke Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.3
Operational Check Warning Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.4
Backflow
Owner’s Manual Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.5
Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.5
Smoke Alarm Listing Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.2, A.6.3.2
Backflow Preventer Smoke Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.3.1
Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.6 Interior Finish and Textile or Film Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1
Branch Combustibility of Textile or Film Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1.2
Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.7 Glazing Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1.4
Interior Finish Flame Spread Limitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.1.1
-C- Use of Cellular Foam or Foamed Plastic Materials . . . . . . . . . . 6.1.3
Other Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.4
Center Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.4.6
Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.8 Combustion Engine Exhausts and Vehicle
Clearance Line Wall Openings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.4.3
Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.9 Floor Penetrations for Recreational Vehicles Equipped with or
Front Clearance Line Designed for Future Installation of an Internal
Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.9.1 Combustion Engine(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.4.4
Rear Clearance Line Installation of Internal Combustion Engine Generators. . . . 6.4.5
Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.9.2 Liquid Fuel Filler Installation Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.4.2
Combination Compartment Power Bed Activation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.4.11
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.10 Propane Detectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.4.8
Compartment Protruding Component Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.4.9
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.11 Provisions for Portable Fire Extinguishers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.4.1
Connection Slide-Out Room Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.4.10
Cross Connection Special Transportation Provisions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.4.7
Recreational Vehicle Means of Escape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.12.1
Marking of Secondary Means of Escape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.3
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.12
Minimum Means of Escape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.1
Water Service Connection Operation of Means of Escape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.4
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.12.2 Secondary Means of Escape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.2
Construction of Metal Liquid Fuel Size of Means of Escape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.2.5
Tanks — Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9.3.1 Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9.3.2
Container Pressure Fixed Maximum Liquid Level Gauge
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.13 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.21
Continuous Waste Fixtures (Plumbing)
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.14 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.22

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Flexible Drainage Connector Propane Piping Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3

Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.23 Flexible Nonmetallic Tubing and
Flood Level Hose Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3.13
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.24 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3.1
Frame Joints for Propane Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3.5
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.25 Leak Testing the Regulated High-Pressure
Fuel Cell Device Piping Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3.22
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.26 Pipe Joint Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3.7
Fuel Cell System Pressure Testing Regulated High-Pressure
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.27 Piping Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3.21
Fuel System Prohibiting Use of Propane Piping as
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.28 Electrical Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3.17
Fuel Systems and Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chap. 5 Propane and Natural Gas Supply
Circulating Air Systems for Heating (Other Than Connection Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3.10
Automotive Type). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7 Propane and Natural Gas Supply Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3.12
Air Conditioners with Heat Strips or Heat Pumps . . . . . . . . . 5.7.11
Propane Inlet Cap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3.16
Air Duct Joints and Seams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.8
Propane Pipe Sizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3.4
Air Duct Registers, Grilles, and Fittings. . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.10, A.5.7.10
Propane Piping Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3.3
Air Duct Supports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.9
Propane Piping Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3.18
Return-Air Duct Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.5
Return-Air Duct Unclosable Openings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.7 Propane Piping System Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3.2
Return-Air System Air Openings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.4 Propane Shutoff Valves. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3.15
Sizing of Return Air Ducts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.6 Propane Tubing Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3.6
Sizing of Supply Ducts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.2 Quick Disconnect Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3.14
Static Pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.3 Restrictions on Concealing Joints in Propane
Supply System Ducts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.7.1 Piping or Tubing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3.9
Consumer Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.8 Routing and Protection of Tubing and Hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3.8
Required Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.8.1 Special Requirement for Regulated
Required Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.8.2 High-Pressure Piping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3.11
Fuel Cells and Fuel Cell Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.11 Testing Low-Pressure Piping Systems for Propane
Fuel-Burning Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4 Leakage After Appliances Are Connected. . . . . . . . . . 5.3.20
Auxiliary Heating Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4.8 Testing Low-Pressure Piping Systems for Propane Leakage
Basic Venting Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4.2 Before Appliances Are Connected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.3.19
Conversion of Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4.4 Propane Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2
Exterior Appliances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4.7 Appliance Pressure Rating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.21
Installation of Fuel Burning Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4.5 Construction of Propane Containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.2
Listing Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4.1 Discharge from Propane Container Pressure
Propane Appliance Utilization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4.3 Relief Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.19, A.5.2.19
Requirement for Direct Vent System Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4.6 Elimination of Ignition Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.9
Special Requirement for Forced-Air Fastenings for Propane Cylinders in Compartments . . . . . . . . 5.2.8
Heating Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.4.9 Heat Shielding of Propane Containers and Piping. . . . . . . . . . 5.2.5
Gasoline or Diesel Fuel Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9 Location of Propane Containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.3
Fill System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9.4 Location of Remotely Controlled Appurtenances. . . . . . . . . . 5.2.11
Filler Pipe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9.7 Maximum Container Capacities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.1
Fuel Distribution System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9.8 Mounting of Propane Containers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.22
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9.8.1 Overfilling Prevention Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.13
Fuel Tank Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9.2 Propane Container Appurtenances and Location . . . . . . . . . 5.2.10
Fuel Tank Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9.6 Propane Container Pressure Relief Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.17
Fuel-Dispensing Compartments and Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9.10 Propane Regulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.15
Fuel-Dispensing Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9.9 Propane Shutoff Valves, Excess Flow Valves, and Backflow
Future Generator Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9.13
Check Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.16
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9.1
Propane System Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.20
Liquid Fuel Tank Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9.5
Protection of Propane Cylinder’s Shutoff Valves . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.14
Other Fuel-Dispensing System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9.11
Regulator Pressure Relief Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.18
Testing the Fuel Distribution and/or Dispensing
Securing of Propane Containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.4
System for Leakage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9.12
Marking Appliances (Installation and Operation Features) . . . . . 5.6 Securing Propane Cylinder Housings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.7
Accessibility for Service and Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.3 Valves for Multiple Propane Cylinder
Clearances of Heat-Producing Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.6 Assembly System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.12, A.5.2.12
Clearances, Input Ratings, Lighting, and Shutdown . . . . . . . . 5.6.1 Ventilation of Compartments Containing
Clothes Dryers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.7 Propane Containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.6
Closets or Alcoves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.7.7 Propane Vehicle Propulsion Engine Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.10
Electric Clothes Dryers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.7.2 Quality of Design and Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.1
Exhaust Duct Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.7.3 Venting, Ventilation, and Combustion Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5
Fuel-Burning Clothes Dryers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.7.4 Installation of Venting and Combustion Air Systems . . . . . . . . 5.5.1
Future Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.7.5 Location of Combustion Air Inlets and Flue Gas Outlets of
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.7.1 Fuel-Burning Appliances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5.3, A.5.5.3
Wiring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.7.6 Location of Flue Gas Outlets of Fuel-Burning
Doors and Window Treatments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.4 Heating Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5.2
Location of Privacy Curtains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.5 Ventilation of Areas Accommodating Fuel-Burning
Type(s) of Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.6.2 Cooking Appliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5.4

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-G- Plumbing System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1

General Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chap. 4 Assembling of Pipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1.3
Differing Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1 Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1.2
Electrical Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.4 General Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1.1
Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.3 Prohibited Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1.5
U.S. Federal Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.2 Protective Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1.6
Grade Solder Fittings and Joints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.1.4
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.29 Plumbing System Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7
Gross Trailer Area Pressurized System Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7.2
Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.30, A.3.3.30 Tests for Drainage and Vent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7.3
Testing Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7.3.3
Water Piping System Tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.7.1
-H- Vents and Venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.6
Hose Anti-Siphon Trap Vent Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.6.6
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.31 Flush Toilet Venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.6.4
Hose Nozzle Valve General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.6.1
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.32 Horizontal Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.6.5
Other Vent Termination Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.6.8
-I- Roof Vent Terminations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.6.7
Sizing of Vent Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.6.3
Identified (as applied to equipment)
Vent Pipe and Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.6.2
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.33
Waste Holding Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5
Informational References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annex D
Body Waste Holding Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5.3
Interior Finish
Connections Between Holding Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5.4
Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.34, A.3.3.34
Detachable Waste Holding System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5.6
Drain Outlets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5.7
-L- Installation of Waste Holding Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5.1
Labeled Liquid Waste Holding Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5.2
Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2.3 Operation and Location of Fullway Termination Valves . . . . 7.5.5
Listed Water Distribution Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2.4, A.3.2.4 Air-Pressurized Water Storage Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3.13
Low-Pressure Piping Backflow Prevention Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3.10
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.35 Demand Pressure Pump Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3.4
Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3.2
Installation of Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3.5
-M- Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3.1
Main Potable Water Storage Tanks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3.7
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.36 Pressure Relief Valve and Drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3.12
Means of Escape (Recreational Vehicle) Prohibited Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3.3
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.37 Temperature and Pressure Relief Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3.11
Water Outlets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3.9
-O- Water Service Connections, Outlets, and
Overfill Restriction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9.3.7 Backflow Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3.8
Overfilling Prevention Device (OPD) Water Supply Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.3.6
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.38 Plumbing Vent
Common Vent
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.41.1
-P- Continuous Vent
Pipe Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.41.2
Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.39, A.3.3.39 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.41
Horizontal Drainage Pipe Individual Vent
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.39.1 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.41.3
Vertical Pipe Primary Vent
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.39.2 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.41.4
Piping Secondary Vent
Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.40, A.3.3.40 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.41.5
Plumbing Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chap. 7 Wet Vent
Drainage Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.4 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.41.6
Cleanouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.4.8 Potable Water Storage Tank
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.4.3 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.42
Drainage Piping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.4.2 Pressure Relief Valve
Pipe and Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.4.1 Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.43, A.3.3.43
Side-Vented Drainage Systems and Flexible Pressure Resistance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9.3.6
Drain Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.4.7 Product Listing Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annex C
Trap Arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.4.5 Propane (Liquefied Petroleum Gas, LP-Gas, LPG)
Traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.4.4 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.44
Wet-Vented Drainage System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.4.6 Propane Container
Plumbing Fixtures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.2 Cylinder
Fixture Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.2.2 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.45.1
General Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.2.1 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.45
Shower Stalls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.2.4 Tank
Toilets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.2.3 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.45.2

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Propane Pipe Sizing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annex B Trap

Propane Supply Connection Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.57
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.46 Trap Arm
Propane Supply Connector Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.58
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.47 Trap Seal
Protruding Component Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.59
Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.48, A.3.3.48 Tubing
Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.60, A.3.3.60
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Readily Accessible -V-
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.49 Vacuum Breaker
Recreational Vehicle (RV) Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.61
Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.50, A.3.3.50 Valve
Referenced Publications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chap. 2 Backflow Check Valve
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.1 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.62.1
NFPA Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.2 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.62
Other Publications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.3
Fullway Termination Valve
References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.62.2
Regulated High-Pressure Piping
Vapor Resistant
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.51
Rollover Vent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9.3.5 Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.63, A.3.3.63
Vehicular Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chap. 8
Additional Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.6
-S- Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.6.2
Safety Venting System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9.3.4 Tire and Wheel Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.6.1
Shall Coupling Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.1
Definition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.2.5 Couplings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.1.1
Slope Safety Chains or Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.1.3
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.52 Tongues and A-Frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.1.2
System Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.5
Automatic Generator Starting System (AGS) General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.5.1
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.53.1 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.5.2
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.53 Trailer Running Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.4
Drainage System General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.4.1
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.53.2 Truck Campers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.2
Flexible Drain System Lamps and Reflectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.2.2
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.53.3, A.3.3.53.3 Tie-Downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.2.1
Water Distribution System Vehicular Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.3
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.53.4
Color Coding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.3.2
Connections for Electric Brake Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.3.3
-T- Connections for Nonelectric Brake Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.3.4
Tank General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.3.1
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.54 Truck Camper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.3.5
Liquid Fuel Tank Vent System (Waste)
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.54.1 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.64
Side-Mounted Fuel Tank
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.54.2, A.3.3.54.2
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Threads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.9.3.3
Toilet Waste
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.55 Body Waste
Flush Toilet (Water Closet) Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.65.1
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.55.1 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.65
Mechanical Seal Toilet Liquid Waste
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.55.2 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.65.2
Recirculating Chemical Toilet Waste Holding Tank
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.55.3 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.66
Toilet Trap Arm Water Seal Trap
Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.56 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3.67

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