Public Review DocumentsANSI procedures require that a standard be submitted to public review so that all parties materially affected have an opportunity to participate in its development. This ensures the standard reflects the consensus of opinion in the industry. A document is offered for public review for a limited period of time after which it is withdrawn for comment resolution and revision. If substantive changes are made to the document it will be offered for a subsequent public review. If no substantive changes are made and the working group is satisfied with the document, the standard will be put forth for acceptance as an American National Standard. The draft documents are produced by members of the working groups in the Technical Standards Program. Membership in the working groups is open to all who are materially affected by the work of the group; membership in ESTA or any other association is not a requirement. Voting members are required to attend meetings, but observer members are not, although they are welcome to attend and to speak on issues if they choose. More information about working groups and an application to join are available under the working groups link. Each public review packet includes the draft document and a response form. There may also be an explanatory document that gives the purpose or background of the document, but this is optional. Please submit comments by the due date noted on the response form, which is the day before the "Submit Before This Date" listed in the table here. The review has ended when that date starts. Below is a list of documents currently under public review. To participate in the review of these documents, please download the necessary forms and documents by using the links provided below. After you submit your comments, you should receive a confimation within one week.
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| E1.55 - 2016 (R202x), Standard for Theatrical Makeup Mirror Lighting | This standard addresses the lighting systems used with makeup mirrors and makeup stations in theatres and other performance venues. It describes the topology of the makeup mirror lighting system, the quantity of light, the distribution of light from those sources, apparent source size, brightness, color rendering, and correlated color temperature. This edition of the standard uses the Fidelity Index (Rf) rating per IES TM-30-15, IES Method for Evaluating Light Source Color Rendition, as an acceptable rating to meet the requirements for color rendering. This review is for reaffirmation of ANSI E1.55 - 2016. | Photometrics | July 24, 2026 | September 08, 2026 |
| BSR E1.70, Selection and Use of Ground Supported Winch Stands and Towers in the Entertainment Industry | This is the second public review for a draft standard addressing the selection, assembly, and use of ground-supported, variable-height stands and towers containing manually operated winches to effect the lifting, lowering, and supporting of entertainment technology equipment. It also establishes design and inspection criteria for those devices when used in the entertainment industry. | Rigging | July 24, 2026 | September 08, 2026 |
| BSR E1.79, Television, Film, Live Performance, and Event Electrical Guidelines for Canada | This is the third public review for a guideline addressing the installation of electrical equipment in the entertainment industry using any source of power, including generator sets, in Canada. Its scope is events of a temporary nature whether held indoors, outdoors, or in tents, such as film, television, live performance, and other events. The project is to make a recommended practices document for all of Canada based on "Electrical Safety Authority Spec 003," which was written by the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) in cooperation with the Entertainment Electrical Safety Committee of Ontario. | Electrical Power | July 24, 2026 | September 08, 2026 |
| BSR E1.81, Rigging System Signage Requirements | This is the second public review for a draft standard that applies to general, warning, caution, operational, instructional, and miscellaneous signage to be provided for entertainment rigging systems: Statically suspended, Rope and sandbag, Manual counterweight, Powered hoists, Manual Hoists, Fire safety curtains. Signage requirements for live performer flying is not included. | Rigging | July 24, 2026 | September 08, 2026 |
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