Section 291-14-001 - SCOPE, DEFINITIONS, AND STATE CODE001.01Scope 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.001.02Definitions: 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.001.03Standards: 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.
291 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 14, § 001
Amended effective 3/23/2019Amended effective 4/20/2021