The recently published update to the Canadian CSA Z240 RV Series:23 standard is now available through the CSA Group. The release of this updated standard is anticipated to stimulate substantial interest and enthusiasm within the recreational vehicle industry. Stakeholders are urged to promptly secure their copies through the CSA Online Store to stay abreast of the latest industry standards.

This is the fifth consolidated edition of the CSA Z240 RV Series of Standards, Recreation Vehicles. It supersedes the previous editions published in 2014, 2008, 1999, and 1986.

The majority of changes in this edition are due to the continuing efforts to synchronize the requirements for Recreational Vehicles in Canada and the United States of America.

Significant changes since the previous edition include the following:

a) In CSA Z240.0.2, General requirements for recreational vehicles (previously published under the title Definitions and general safety requirements for recreational vehicles):

i) the definition of recreational vehicle has been changed;

ii) the minimum rating of portable fire extinguishers has been updated;

iii) references have been updated;

iv) a warning label has been synchronized with NFPA 1192;

v) the requirements for Clause 5.1.6 have been updated;

vi) a new requirement has been added for lofts and ladders; and

vii) definitions for recreational vehicles have been updated with reference pictures.

b) In CSA Z240.1.2, Vehicular requirements for recreational vehicles, axle tire and wheel assemblies for towable RVs have been added.

c) In CSA Z240.3.2, Plumbing requirements for recreational vehicles, references have been updated.

d) In CSA Z240.4.2, Installation requirements for propane appliances and equipment in recreational vehicles:

i) requirements for maximum container capacities have been updated;

ii) references have been updated; and

iii) gas supply connections have been updated.

e) In CSA Z240.6.2/C22.2 No. 148, Electrical requirements for recreational vehicles:

i) requirements for vented batteries have been updated, a new requirement for non-vented batteries has been added;

ii) new warning labels for non-vented battery installations have been added;

iii) an alternative to the dielectric strength test has been added; and

iv) references have been updated.

Free public view-access on CSA Group’s website at “CSA Communities” is sponsored by the Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association.

Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association of Canada