Preface This publication represents a standard for safe operation, substantial and durable construction, and acceptable performance of recreational vehicle cooking gas appliances. It is the result of years of experience in the manufacture, testing, installation, maintenance, inspection and research on appliances designed for the utilization of gas. There are risks of injury to persons inherent in some appliances that, if completely eliminated, would defeat the utility of the appliance. The provisions in this Standard are intended to reduce such risks while retaining the normal function of the appliance. Scope Details test and examination criteria for recreational vehicle cooking gas appliances for use with liquefied petroleum gases or for use with natural gas convertible for use with liquefied petroleum gases. This standard defines a recreational vehicle cooking gas appliance as an appliance for domestic food preparation, providing at least one function of (1) top or surface cooking, (2) oven cooking or (3) broiling and having design features enabling it to meet the special conditions connected for use in a recreational vehicle.