Title 32, Title 32 and Recreational Areas

(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 …

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 t…

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…

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 p…

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 th…

(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 o…

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 j…

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…

(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 Bul…

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 …