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 A document is offered for public review for a limited period of time after which it is withdrawn for comment resolution and revision.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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| BSR E1.88, Framework for Entertainment Network Cybersecurity & Efficiency (FENCE) | This standard provides the methodology for exchange of network security keys and tokens to facilitate authentication, authorization, and the encrypted transfer of data by other ESTA standards. It is anticipated that future versions of existing Entertainment Network Control standards will reference this standard. The intent is to reference established cybersecurity methods where possible. The focus is on low-burden, interoperable practices that help users and designers create secure, defensible systems.
Reviewers are asked to download the document explanation, which identifies critical aspects of the review. |
Control Protocols | April 17, 2026 | June 01, 2026 |
| BSR E1.4-3, Manually Operated Hoists | This standard applies to permanently installed, manually operated hoists used as part of rigging systems for raising, lowering, and suspension of scenery, properties, lighting, and similar loads. This standard establishes requirements for the design, manufacture, installation, inspection, and maintenance of manually operated hoist systems for lifting and suspension of loads for performance, presentation, and theatrical production. | Rigging | April 17, 2026 | June 01, 2026 |
| BSR E1.47, Recommended Guidelines for Entertainment Rigging System Inspections | This standard covers guidance on inspecting entertainment rigging systems, which are systems used to lift and support scenery, luminaires, and other equipment overhead in entertainment venues, such as theatres, video/film studios, amphitheatres, and arenas used for live performances or special events | Rigging | April 17, 2026 | June 01, 2026 |
| BSR E1.70, Selection and Use of Ground Supported Winch Stands and Towers in the Entertainment Industry | This document addresses 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 | April 17, 2026 | June 01, 2026 |
| BSR E1.78, Prop Weapons Safety | This is a guidance document for the safe use of weapons or weapon-like properties (props) in entertainment event productions. It covers prop weapons such as those that look like firearms (whether capable of firing cartridges or not), edged weapons (e.g., swords and knives), and projectiles (e.g. arrows and darts). The standard only covers weapons and weapon-like props used on stages, in motion picture studios, or on motion picture locations in the production of a staged or filmed event. It does not cover weapons used by security forces or carried by audience members or staff for personal protection. It also does not cover weapons used in sporting events such as bullseye pistol or fencing competitions. Its goal is to help eliminate injuries and deaths from weapons or weapon-like props used in entertainment productions. | Weapons Safety | April 17, 2026 | June 01, 2026 |
| BSR ES1.7, Event Safety - Weather Preparedness | The scope of this standard covers the consideration, development, and use of event planning strategies that mitigate weather-related risks associated with live events, and with their associated temporary special event structures. Its scope includes both indoor and outdoor events, because each have considerations for the event participants. Its scope includes only public-access events, and private events where jurisdictional permits are required. This version has been revised for clarity and adds new guidance for temperature-related hazards. | Event Safety | April 17, 2026 | June 01, 2026 |
| BSR E1.81, Rigging System Signage Requirements | This standard 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 | April 17, 2026 | June 01, 2026 |
| BSR ES1.43, Event Safety - Material Handling | This standard addresses provision, availability and use of safe material handling procedures, equipment, training, and planning at special events. It will help identify and assess specific material handling hazards specific to the event environment, and help the reader to understand how lack of planning, appropriate equipment, and training can negatively impact life safety at an event. | Event Safety | April 17, 2026 | June 01, 2026 |
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