On July 18, 2023, SAC/TC114 (Road Vehicles) issued the draft of the national voluntary standard Leisure accommodation vehicle—Requirements for liquefied petroleum gas system (project no. 20214645-T-339, hereinafter referred to as “the Standard Draft”) to call for public comments. The public-opinion-seeking period will end on September 16, 2023.

The key takeaways of the Standard Draft include:

·   It specified the technical requirements for the liquefied petroleum gas system installed on leisure accommodation vehicles and is not fit for other energy sources except liquefied petroleum gas. It also does not apply to portable liquefied petroleum devices or the gas supply of such devices. 

·   The definition of “leisure accommodation vehicle” should refer to China’s standard GB/T 22552-2023 Leisure accommodation vehicles—Terminology, and GB/T 3730.1 Terms and definitions of motor vehicles，trailers, and combination vehicle— Part 1：Types.

·   A total of 11 chapters elaborates on requirements for a cylinder storage room for liquefied petroleum gas, pressure reducing valve and working pressure, components of liquefied petroleum gas system, installing design, liquefied petroleum gas device, ventilation system, and product manual.

·   The standard was formulated regarding DIN EN 1949 Specification for the installation of LPG systems for habitation purposes in leisure accommodation vehicles and accommodation purposes in other vehicles, and NFPA_1192_2018_XLH Leisure accommodation vehicles - Heating Systems. However, it is not a direct adoption of the above standards or any other international standards or laws.  

 Foreign manufacturers of relevant products are advised to review the draft and provide feedback if necessary.

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