The RV Industry Association (RVIA) Standards Department has scheduled a seminar to present upcoming code and standard changes affecting recreational vehicles and park model units, focusing on multiple national and industry standards scheduled for implementation in 2026.
The seminar will cover the 2026 NFPA 1192 Standard on Recreational Vehicles, the 2025 ANSI/RVIA Park Model Recreational Vehicle Standard, the 2026 National Electrical Code NFPA 70, and the 2025 Standard for DC Voltage Systems in Recreational Vehicles.
The session will also include a structured review of revisions to the 2023 CSA Z240 RV Series, which addresses regulatory and construction requirements for recreational vehicles in Canada.
According to the RVIA Standards Department, these standards are scheduled for adoption on June 1, followed by a mandatory enforcement date of September 1, as referenced in SNB-1825.
The seminar will be held at the Crystal Ballroom, Lerner Theater, in Elkhart, Indiana.
It is scheduled for Thursday, May 21, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time.
There is no cost to attend the seminar. Seating will be limited to 120 participants, and attendees are encouraged to register early due to capacity constraints.
The session is designed to present and explain the upcoming changes across the listed codes and standards, providing an organized overview of the revisions scheduled for adoption and enforcement in 2026.
Serving the RV Industry for 50 years, RVIA operates with offices in the Washington, D.C. area and Elkhart, Indiana, positioning itself as a leading trade voice for the $140 billion recreational vehicle sector.
The association represents more than 500 manufacturers and component and aftermarket suppliers, collectively accounting for 98 percent of all RVs produced in the United States and approximately 60% of global RV production.
The association reports that RVing generated an estimated $140 billion in annual economic impact to the United States economy in 2022. During the same period, the industry contributed $13.6 billion in federal, state, and local tax revenue, underscoring its broader economic footprint across manufacturing, supply chains, and consumer markets tied to outdoor recreation and travel.
Through its core programs, RVIA says it works to unify the industry as a single voice, facilitate business connections, and advance growth and innovation across the outdoor market.
Its activities include conducting unannounced inspections of member manufacturing facilities to monitor compliance with industry-approved standards, tracking industry trends and consumer behavior, engaging with federal and state policymakers to support regulatory conditions.