More than 70 recreational vehicle industry professionals attended an RV Industry Association (RVIA) safety standards seminar last week in Elkhart, Indiana, where the organization’s Standards department outlined key regulatory updates and changes affecting RV manufacturers and related businesses.
Held at the Lerner Theatre, the in-person event focused on revisions and new additions to safety standards adopted by the RV industry.
The seminar provided attendees with updates on several major codes and standards that govern RV construction, electrical systems and park model RVs.
Among the topics covered were the reorganization and changes included in the 2026 edition of NFPA 1192, the standard governing recreational vehicles.
Participants also received information on new items incorporated into NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code, along with significant updates to the ANSI/RVIA DC Voltage Systems in RVs standard.
The program also included a review of the ANSI/RVIA Park Model RV Standard and CSA Z240 RV Series 23, providing attendees with information intended to help manufacturers and industry stakeholders understand evolving compliance requirements.
Bryan Ritchie, vice president of standards for the RVIA, said the event attracted strong participation from companies working to meet industry safety requirements.
“Overall, we had great participation from our industry members involved in ensuring their companies are prepared to meet these rigorous safety standards,” Ritchie said in a News and Insights report of RVIA. “Our commitment to self-regulation and continuous improvement is the foundation of our industry’s growth and the safety of the RVing public.”
The association said additional educational resources related to the seminar will be made available in the coming weeks.
A Standards News Bulletin containing seminar materials and a question-and-answer summary from the event is scheduled for publication.
The organization is also planning a follow-up webinar for industry members who were unable to attend the seminar in person.
The seminar is part of the association’s broader standards and compliance efforts. According to the association, its Standards Department employs a team of full-time inspectors who monitor adherence to standards adopted by the organization’s Board of Directors for the construction of RVs and park model RVs.
The department conducts more than 2,000 unannounced inspections annually at member company manufacturing facilities. In addition to inspections, the team provides educational resources and hands-on training designed to help manufacturers comply with adopted industry codes and standards.