I was asked about the below point, so I will clarify.
moisheh wrote:
I would add that in Ontario ( and maybe other provinces) a RVIA sticker is equivalent to a CSA sticker.
Moisheh
The RVIA put out a press release saying that Alberta had agreed that they would accept either the RVIA certification or the CSA certification on RV's being imported into Alberta.
However, if you actually READ the press release it says;
"Manufacturers shipping recreational vehicle products into Alberta, Canada now have the option of affixing either a CSA Z240 or the RVIA NFPA 1192 standard seal.Alberta Province is the first to change its Traffic Safety Act and motor vehicle regulations to recognize both CSA Z240 and NFPA 1192."
Take note of the words "Traffic Safety Act and motor vehicle regulations".
It does NOT say, or affect LIFE SAFETY regulations.
While the US and Canadian RV industry has been working on bringing the US standards up to meet Canadian standards, it has not happeneded yet.
The same is true of other Provinces, Ontario and BC for instance speak of allowing RVIA certification, however, again, this ONLY applies to Motor Vehicle reg's, NOT life safety stuff. In fact the issue became enough of a problem that BC issued a circular to clarify the issue. See below.
BC Information CircularThe language is clear, "When recreational vehicles, including mobile homes, are parked or used as living quarters, they must comply with CSA standards as required by other statutes, including the Electrical Safety Regulation under the Safety Standards Act. These standards apply to the electrical, propane, plumbing, fire escape and other residential safety standards which fall under the authority of other Ministries."
The bottom line is that just because its legal to import it and drive it down the road does NOT mean it's legal as living quarters.
