Section 32-7-1. – Short title.

§ 32-7-1. Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Rhode Island Recreational Vehicle Parks and Campgrounds Act”. History of Section.P.L. 2001, ch. 275, § 1.

Section 32-7-10. – Water supply standards.

§ 32-7-10. Water supply standards. The following standards shall apply to recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds: (1) Potable water supply and distribution: (i) The supply or supplies of potable water shall comply with the applicable potable water standards of the authority having jurisdiction or, in the absence thereof, shall meet the intent of the Safe […]

Section 32-7-11. – Sanitary conveniences.

§ 32-7-11. Sanitary conveniences. The following standards shall apply to recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds. All sanitary conveniences shall be installed in accordance with this code: (1) Sewage facility approval: Each sewage disposal system material and design layout shall be approved by the authority having jurisdiction. (2) Material and design: Flow rates shall be calculated […]

Section 32-7-12. – Refuse disposal standards.

§ 32-7-12. Refuse disposal standards. Facilities for the storage, collection, and disposal of refuse shall be provided. History of Section.P.L. 2001, ch. 275, § 1.

Section 32-7-13. – Recreational vehicle park and campground operation.

§ 32-7-13. Recreational vehicle park and campground operation. (a) Rules/policies: Any operator of a recreational vehicle park or campground may establish reasonable rules and regulations for the management of the establishment and its guests and employees, and each guest or employee staying or employed in the establishment shall conform to and abide by such rules […]

Section 32-7-14. – Administration and enforcement.

§ 32-7-14. Administration and enforcement. (a) The local permitting authority shall be responsible for enforcing compliance with the standards adopted in this chapter during its review of plans for the recreational vehicle park or campground. The arrangement of each recreational vehicle park and campground shall meet the specific approval of the chief of the fire […]

Section 32-7-15. – Severability.

§ 32-7-15. Severability. If any provisions of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this chapter, that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are declared […]

Section 32-7-2. – Legislative findings.

§ 32-7-2. Legislative findings. It is hereby found and declared that: (1) The freedom to travel is among America’s most cherished liberties and the recreational vehicle and automobile are key modes of travel for those enjoying this freedom. (2) Recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds provide secure places of refuge for recreational vehicle users and campers. […]

Section 32-7-3. – Legislative intent and purpose.

§ 32-7-3. Legislative intent and purpose. The legislative intent and purpose of this chapter are: (1) To provide a safe environment in urban, rural, and wilderness settings that will accommodate the full range of camping units desired by the consumer; (2) To allow the greatest latitude in designing recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds according to […]

Section 32-7-4. – Applicability.

§ 32-7-4. Applicability. This chapter shall apply to all recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds, as defined in § 32-7-7. No person or organization or government entity shall establish and maintain a recreational vehicle park or campground within the state of Rhode Island, except in conformity with this code. Facilities in existing recreational vehicle parks and […]

Section 32-7-5. – Scope and jurisdiction.

§ 32-7-5. Scope and jurisdiction. (a) This chapter is intended to include all elements to be regulated by the state of Rhode Island. The regulations contained in this chapter shall not supercede any applicable zoning ordinance enacted by any municipality pursuant to chapter 24 of title 45. (b) Where differences occur between state and local […]

Section 32-7-6. – Alternative materials, equipment and procedures.

§ 32-7-6. Alternative materials, equipment and procedures. The provisions of this chapter are not intended to prevent the use of any material, method of construction, or installation procedure not specially prescribed by this code; provided that any such alternative is of equal or greater quality and is verified by the authority having jurisdiction. The authority […]

Section 32-7-7. – Definitions.

§ 32-7-7. Definitions. The following definitions are adopted for purposes of this chapter and for use by state and local agencies. In addition to standards established by local codes and other laws of the state of Rhode Island and standards adopted by reference, the following definitions shall apply to recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds. Where […]

Section 32-7-8. – Design and construction standards.

§ 32-7-8. Design and construction standards. (a) Standards set forth in the following documents are adopted by reference in this chapter: ANSI A119.2; ANSI 119.5; NFPA 501D; and HUD Interpretive Bulletin 3282.8. (b) Recreational vehicles must comply with ANSI A119.2 or A119.5 and as further described in HUD Interpretive Bulletin 3282.8 must be primarily designed […]

Section 32-7-9. – Fire safety standards.

§ 32-7-9. Fire safety standards. In addition to standards contained in the Uniform Fire Code and the referenced NFPA standards, the following standards shall apply to recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds: (1) Campfires: Designated outdoor campfire locations, if provided, shall be in safe, convenient areas where they will not constitute fire hazards to vegetation, undergrowth, […]