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Originally Posted by KanTC
Al,
The Avalanche OPTIONS list shows:
'Canadian compliance'; RVIA seals; RVIA MEP fee
http://keystone-avalanche.com/index.php?page=options
I'm not familiar with what's required to meet 'Canadian compliance', but the dealer should be - especially since it's shown as an optional item & appears to be an additional cost to the buyer. If there's some type of changes made during construction (to meet compliance), then at the very least, the dealer's order/build sheet should show if this 'option' was included on the trailer you want to purchase.
Hope this helps!
Terri, the co-pilot
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The Canadian regulations on pressure vessels is different then US, and also in Europe. Therefore the pressure vessel must be constructed and tested using the Canadian certification requirements, to enter Canada. That is not to say that there is anything wrong with the US version of a pressure vessel. It is just a way for regionalation and to provide work for Canadians. In the compliance industry.
The Pressure vessel is defined as anything that is pressurized and or containing an explosive gas. As an example, Propane tanks, Accumulators, Fire extinguishers, and Struts.
I had to worry about this all the time when I was designing heavy equipment for either Europe and or Canada. We would offer an optional equipment package that would allow the dealer to order compliance equipment to meet the regional requirements. This kept the cost down in the US and other countries that agreed with the SAE/ASME testing standards.
Jim