Florida § 320.8231 - Establishment of uniform standards for recreational vehicle-type units and park trailers.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 320.8231 — Establishment of uniform standards for recreational vehicle-type units and park trailers., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 320.8231. Establishment of uniform standards for recreational vehicle-type units and park trailers.
(1) Each recreational vehicle-type unit, as defined in s. 320.01(1)(b), manufactured in this state or manufactured outside this state but sold or offered for sale in this state shall meet the Uniform Standards Code ANSI book A-119.2 or A-119.5, as applicable, approved by the American National Standards Institute. Such standards shall include, but are not limited to, standards for the installation of plumbing, heating, and electrical systems and fire and life safety in recreational vehicle-type units and park trailers. However, those park trailers exceeding 400 square feet shall meet the Federal Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards and shall have a United States Department of Housing and Urban Development label. (2) Trailer hitches or other trailer connecting devices manufactured, sold, or offered for sale in this state for use with any trailer governed by this section or for use in towing boats must conform to the certification standards in Vehicle Equipment Safety Commission Regulation V-5.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Florida Statutes § 320.8231 cover?
Section 320.8231 ("Establishment of uniform standards for recreational vehicle-type units and park trailers.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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