Are you wondering what the big deal is about the RVIA Certification Seal? You’re not alone! We get lots of questions about it so hopefully this email will help you understand it better!
In this article we attempt to help you understand 2 things:
- Exactly what the RVIA Certification Seal is
- Whether it’s something you want to make sure the Park Model Cabins you purchase have it.
The RVIA (Recreational Vehicle Industry Association) Seal communicates that the manufacturer has complied with the standards adopted by the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association.
To become licensed, a manufacturer must be open to random inspections, adhere to over 500 safety codes and inspect each of its Tiny House RVs to affirm adherence to these codes. These codes cover electric, plumbing, brake lights, heating and fire safety and include safety features. One would expect these safety features to be standard but are often eliminated to save costs by non-certified builders. Some other aspects that are checked are proper fire egress and road worthiness.
As a Park Model RV, the RV Industry (RVIA) inspects each unit to make sure they meet the ANSI A110. ANSI stands for American National Standards Institute.Their mission is “To enhance the global competitiveness of U.S. business and the U.S. quality of life by promoting and facilitating voluntary consensus standards and conformity assessment systems, and safeguarding their integrity.”
It can be a great peace of mind to know that each Park Model you buy has been inspected and meets all necessary requirements!
As an individual looking to buy a Park Model Cabin, both financing & insurance are often easier to get if the RVIA seal is there.
Most public and private campgrounds require PMRVs to have an affixed RVIA seal.
And here’s a cool fact! Because each one has a VIN and is technically classified as Park Model RV, in most cases you don’t need permits and aren’t required to pay property taxes on the cabin itself.
