The RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) Plumbing, Heating, Fire & Life Safety, and Electrical Standards Subcommittees convened for their first semiannual meeting of 2026 in Tempe, Arizona, bringing together 80 industry participants to review and update technical codes governing RV safety and systems.
The two-day meeting serves as a central forum for aligning industry practices with evolving safety requirements, directly influencing inspection protocols and manufacturing compliance across the sector.
The subcommittees play a key role in establishing enforcement positions used by RVIA inspectors, affecting how standards are applied in production and certification processes.
According to a News and Insights report of RVIA on April 14, attendees included representatives from manufacturers, suppliers, testing agencies, and other association members.
The groups meet twice annually, in the spring and fall, to evaluate and refine standards related to RV construction and safety systems.
The meeting agenda included updates on the National Fire Protection Association’s revision cycles for the 1192 Standard for RVs and the National Electrical Code, as well as state-level code updates in Washington and Nebraska.
Participants also reviewed proposed changes to ground monitoring interrupter evaluation standards and discussed corporate goals related to standards development and member engagement.
Committee members also examined handbook proposals and conducted a review and vote on proposed changes to the NFPA 1192 code, a key framework governing fire and life safety requirements in recreational vehicles.
Each subcommittee maintains a defined scope of responsibility. The Electrical Technical Subcommittee oversees matters related to RV electrical systems and equipment.
The Fire & Life Safety Technical Subcommittee addresses consumer safety concerns, including fire prevention, emergency egress, and warning devices.
The Heating Technical Subcommittee focuses on propane and LP gas systems, including tanks, valves, and heating equipment. The Plumbing Technical Subcommittee manages standards for fresh water systems, sewage drainage, and storage infrastructure.