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ANSI 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 A document is offered for public review for a limited period of time after which it is withdrawn for comment resolution and revision.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.

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Documents currently in Public Review (no documents listed = no current public reviews)

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BSR E1.60, Guidelines for the Use of Raked Stages in Live Performance Environments

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This standard intends to provide guidance for the use of raked stages in live performance environments. The standard intends to define a rake and to offer guidance for production elements to mitigate the risks for the protection of performers, crew members, technicians and all others accessing the raked stage. It is not intended to cover platforms or props that are mobile or flown during a production. This version is a revision of ANSI E1.60 - 2018.   Floors  February 23, 2024  April 08, 2024 
BSR E1.64, Stage Machinery Control Systems

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This standard establishes minimum requirements for the design, manufacture, installation, commissioning, inspection, operation, and maintenance of machinery control equipment in the Entertainment Industry including equipment that is used in production, touring, and temporary or permanent installation. This standard offers guidance in the selection of sensors used to provide feedback of information gathered from the machinery and sent to the control system. It focuses on control equipment, user devices, enclosure assemblies, incoming power, cable assemblies, and the action/reaction of control signals and motive power.  Stage Machinery Working Group  February 23, 2024  April 08, 2024 
BSR ES1.2, Event Safety - Planning and Management

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This standard describes a process for event stakeholders to create and implement event-related plans for health and safety management. This process includes a framework, guidelines, and recommended practices that can be used to reduce risk as much as reasonably practicable and to respond appropriately and reasonably when an incident occurs within the event. It intends to identify and describe the steps necessary to create a reasonable level of safety throughout all phases of an event through the use of effective safety planning, management and incident response.  Event Safety  February 23, 2024  April 08, 2024 
BSR E1.20, RDM Remote Device Management Over DMX512 Networks

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The Remote Device Management Protocol (RDM) permits intelligent bi-directional communication between devices from multiple manufacturers utilizing a modified DMX512 data link. RDM is an EF 1.0 implementation of ANSI E1.11. RDM permits a console or other controlling device to discover and then configure, monitor, and manage intermediate and end-devices connected through a DMX512 network. RDM provides for intelligent control of devices on a DMX512 network, which has not been previously available outside of proprietary networks. This standard specifies: the physical layer and timings, device discovery process and algorithms, message structure and communication.  Control Protocols  February 23, 2024  April 08, 2024 
BSR E1.51, Portable Power Cable Systems in Canada

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This is a revision of ANSI E1.51 - 2018, The Selection, Installation, and Use of Single-Conductor Portable Power Feeder Cable Systems for Use At 600 Volts Nominal or Less for the Distribution of Electrical Energy in the Television, Film, Live Performance and Event Industries in Canada. It is about what the title says it is about: It gives guidance on how to safely use single-conductor portable power feeder cable, a power distribution technique about which the Canadian Electrical Code is largely silent. This revision incorporate new changes made in the CEC.  Electrical Power  February 23, 2024  April 08, 2024 
BSR E1.30-11 - 2019 (202x), EPI 33. ACN Root Layer Protocol Operation on TCP

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ANSI E1.30-11 - 2019 (EPI 33) specifies the operation and formats for the ACN Root Layer Protocol [Arch] operating on [TCP]. This review is for reaffirmation of the 2019 version.   Control Protocols  February 23, 2024  April 08, 2024 
BSR E1.43, Performer Flying Systems

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This document establishes a minimum level of performance requirements for the design, manufacture, use, and maintenance of statically hung, manually driven, mechanized, and automated performer flying systems used in the production of entertainment events. A performer flying system includes the components, personnel, and procedures used to suspend or transport performers through the air, including the attachment to the facility or other supporting structure down to and including the elements to which the performer is connected. Situations covered by this standard pertain to any and all locations of the flight path, including off-stage, over the stage, and over the audience.  Rigging  February 23, 2024  April 08, 2024 
BSR E1.50-1, Requirements for the Structural Support of Temporary LED, Video & Display Systems

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This document will be available for 45-day public review after 25 March 2024    February 27, 2024  March 25, 2024 

 

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