Recreational vehicles

Designation Number:

CSA Z240 RV SERIES

Standard Type:

National Standard of Canada - Domestic

Standard Development Activity:

New Edition

ICS code(s):

01.040.43

43.100

Status:

Proceeding to development

SDO Comment Period Start Date:

2022-11-01

SDO Comment Period End Date:

2022-11-23

Posted On:

2022-10-21

Scope:

Z240.0.2-14 - General requirements for recreational vehicles

Scope

1.1

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

1.2

The CSA Z240 RV Series of Standards does not apply to park model trailers.

Note: Park model trailers are covered by the CAN/CSA-Z241 Series of Standards.

1.3

The values given in SI (metric) units are the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.4

In this Standard, shall is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; should is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and may is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.

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Z240.1.2-14 - Vehicular requirements for recreational vehicles

Scope

1.1

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

1.2

This Standard includes performance tests for the following:

a) coupling strength;

b) photometric and mechanical performance of lighting equipment;

c) optical and strength properties of glazing material; and

d) service brake performance.

1.3

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

1.4

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.

1.5

The values given in SI (metric) units are the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

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Z240.3.2-14 - Plumbing requirements for recreational vehicles

Scope

1.1

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

1.2

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.

1.3

The values given in SI (metric) units are the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

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

Scope

1.1

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

Note: CAN/CSA-B149.1 should be consulted for installations not covered in this Standard.

1.2

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.

1.3

The values given in SI (metric) units are the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.4

Alternate materials or constructions may be permitted and would need evaluation to determine their suitability in meeting the requirements of this Standard.

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

Scope

1.1

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

1.2

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

1.3

The requirements of this Standard are based on the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I (see also Clause 4).

1.4

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.

1.5

The values given in SI (metric) units are the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

Project need:

To update the current standard due to user experience/ feedback/ new technology. This proposed New Edition is being developed at the request of the stakeholders. It will provide the industry with developing CSA Z240 allows for the most up to date technical information in the existing standard.

Note: The information provided above was obtained by the Standards Council of Canada (SCC) and is provided as part of a centralized, transparent notification system for new standards development. The system allows SCC-accredited Standards Development Organizations (SDOs), and members of the public, to be informed of new work in Canadian standards development, and allows SCC-accredited SDOs to identify and resolve potential duplication of standards and effort.

Individual SDOs are responsible for the content and accuracy of the information presented here. The text is presented in the language in which it was provided to SCC.