Section 14-137-13 - Safety requirementsAfter January 1, 1973, all motor homes and camper units consisting of a camper module installed on a motor vehicle for use on the highway shall comply with the following structural standards.
(a) The installation of all plumbing, heating and electrical systems shall conform to standards ANSI (American National Standards Institute) A119.2 and NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 501C, copyright 1970, or ANSI A119.1 and NFPA 501B, copyright 1971, whichever is applicable.(b) The glazing in a camper module or motor home shall meet the standards for motor vehicle glazing as provided in section 14-100-1 of the regulations of Connecticut state agencies.(c) Each camper module must be secured to the frame of the motor vehicle on which it is installed by means of structurally sound, suitably designed fastening equipment capable of holding the camper module firmly in place on the motor vehicle under all possible vehicle operating maneuvers.(d) All entrance and exit doors, door latches and strikes shall have sufficient strength and be installed in such a manner that any possible movement of personnel or equipment within the motor home or camper module against the door will not cause the door to open or rupture.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 14-137-13
Effective August 16, 1972