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FRVCA Webinar to Cover GMI and Electrical Issues

11.08.2026 11:27 1 min 1 source РУС
Woodall's Campground Magazine - Daily News & Information for... ENG
FRVCA Webinar to Cover GMI and Electrical Issues
Original source: Woodall's Campground Magazine - Daily News & Information for the Outdoor Hospitality Industry

The Florida and Alabama RV Park and Campground Association (FRVCA) will host a free webinar on August 13 at 10 a.m. focusing on Grounding Monitor Interrupter (GMI) and RV electrical issues. Mike Sokol of RVelectricity will explain GMI requirements for campgrounds and RV parks. The GMI requirement takes effect January 1, with mandatory enforcement starting with Model Year 2028, requiring all new RVs to have GMI installed.

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