001.01
Scope and Application: The Scope and Applicability of
these rules and regulations is described in Nebraska Revised Statute §714620.01.
Exemptions for Recreational Vehicles manufactured in
Nebraska for distribution outside the state are described in
71-4606.
Recreational vehicles temporarily displayed in Nebraska by
Nebraska licensed dealers adhering to the following requirements are exempt
from all other sections of these rules and regulations. Recreational vehicles
sold in Nebraska are not eligible for this exemption:
001.01A Dealer making application must be a
licensed dealer as described in Neb. Rev. Stat. §
71-4603.
001.01B The recreational vehicle model will
be currently approved for sale in Nebraska (see Section 004).
001.01C The recreational vehicle is allowed
to be displayed in Nebraska for a maximum of thirty-six (36) hours.
001.01D Dealer applicant will complete a form
as prescribed by the Commission.
001.02
Definitions:
The following definitions apply to these standards. The terms and definitions
in Neb. Rev. Stat. §
71-4603
are hereby incorporated into this chapter. Such terms not specifically
identified in statute are defined below. Where these definitions differ from
those in the Standards adopted in subsection
001.03, these will control.
001.02A Alteration means the replacement,
addition, modification or removal of any equipment or installations which may
affect the construction, design, or plumbing, heating or electrical system or
the functioning thereof in recreational vehicles subject to the State
code;
001.02B Authorized
Representative means any person, firm or corporation, or employee thereof,
designated by the Department to perform inspection services;
001.02C Department means the Nebraska Public
Service Commission, Housing and Recreational Vehicle Department;
001.02D Initial Package means the materials
required for submission to the Department by a manufacturer who plans to sell
recreational vehicles in Nebraska and is applying for seals to put on them,
based on a showing that its use of proposed plans and specifications will
produce recreational vehicles which meet or exceed the applicable standards.
Each initial package will consist of:
001.02D1
Two paper copies or electronically to psc.housing-rv@nebraska.gov of the
quality control manual (refer to subsection
004.02);
001.02D2 Two paper copies or electronically
to psc.housing-rv@nebraska.gov of the plans and specifications for each
recreational vehicle model (refer to subsections
004.03 through
004.08);
001.02D3 A completed paper application form
or electronically to psc.housing-rv@nebraska.gov as prescribed by the
Commission.
001.02D4 A completed
paper seal request form or electronically to psc.housing-rv@nebraska.gov as
prescribed by the Commission.
001.02D5 A check or money order or electronic
payment for applicable fees. The initial package, as well as subsequent models
and revisions, are subject to the yearly renewal process and fees.
001.02E New Model means a specific
floor plan that includes specific plumbing, electric, mechanical equipment, and
components installed and located in accordance with the plans submitted for
approval. Rearrangement of furniture, built in or otherwise, that has no impact
on systems does not constitute a new model.
001.02F Quality Control Manual means the
manual prepared by the manufacturer that lists the production process,
guide-lines and actions necessary to assure individual vehicle compliance with
the standards adopted by the State of Nebraska (refer to subsection
004.02);
001.02G Typical Drawing means a specific
drawing that is common to more than one model.
001.02H Yearly Renewal, provided the standard
remains unchanged, means the annual extension of the initial package and
subsequent models previously approved by the Department beyond the initial
twelve (12) month period.
001.03
Standards:
Standards for all recreational vehicle types, except park trailers, dealing
with body and frame design, and construction, and with the installation of
plumbing, heating, and electrical systems in recreational vehicles approved and
adopted by the National Fire Protection Association and known as the NFPA 1192
STANDARD ON RECREATIONAL VEHICLES 20182021 EDITION, are hereby adopted and
incorporated by reference. (It is available from N.F.P.A., 1 Batterymarch Park,
PO Box 9101, Quincy, MA
02269-9101, Phone
1-800-344-3555).
Standards for park trailers dealing with body and frame
design, and construction, and with the installation of plumbing, heating,
electrical systems and structural elements in park model type of recreational
vehicles approved and adopted by the Recreational Park Trailer Industry
Association and by the American National Standards Institute and known as ANSI
A
119.5 RECREATIONAL PARK TRAILERS,
2020 Edition, are hereby adopted and incorporated by reference. (It is
available from the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), 1896
Preston White Drive, Reston, VA 20191, Phone
703-6206003).
The Standards are also available for viewing (during normal
business hours excluding weekends and holidays) at the office of the Nebraska
Public Service Commission, Housing and Recreational Vehicle Department, 300 The
Atrium, 1200 N Street, Lincoln, NE 68508.
