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 A document is offered for public review for a limited period of time after which it is withdrawn for comment resolution and revision.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 E1.68, Recommended Practice for Compliance and Interoperability in DMX512-A Systems | The draft standard is a recommended practice for evaluating DMX512-A (ANSI E1.11) equipment interoperability, to help minimize problems in the field associated with violations of critical elements of the standard. The recommended practice does not attempt to assure 100% compliance with all requirements in the ANSI E1.11 standard; it will focus on those that have been proven to make interoperability unlikely or unreliable. | Control Protocols | March 27, 2022 | May 24, 2022 |
| BSR E1.76, Wire Rope Tension Grids | This draft standard for wire rope tension grids covers design and application criteria including the loading, self-weight considerations, transitions between levels, and suspension from structure. It provides deflection criteria for structural elements and the woven mesh. The standard offers guidance on openings, including trap doors and bays similar to loft-wells. It provides requirements for hand rails and step units, and considerations for other accessories. | Floors | March 27, 2022 | May 24, 2022 |
| E1.32, Guide for the Inspection of Entertainment Industry Incandescent Lamp Luminaires | This document provides guidance in the inspection of stage and studio luminaires that use incandescent sources and that are used in the entertainment industry. The inspection is to evaluate their safety and any needed maintenance. The information contained in this document is intended to supplement the information contained in manufacturer's maintenance instructions. | Electrical Power | March 28, 2022 | May 24, 2022 |
| E1.37-1, Additional Message Sets for ANSI E1.20 (RDM) -- Part 1, Dimmer Message Sets | E1.37-1, Additional Message Sets for ANSI E1.20 (RDM) -- Part 1, is part of the E1.37 project, and provides additional get/set parameter messages (PIDs). Most of the messages in this document are intended for use with entertainment lighting dimming systems. These additional messages allow access to configuration parameters commonly found in many theatrical dimming systems. | Control Protocols | March 28, 2022 | May 24, 2022 |
| E1.58, Electrical Safety Standard for Portable Stage and Studio Equipment Used Outdoors | This standard identifies hazards associated with the outdoor use of portable stage and studio lighting equipment and portable power distribution equipment that is not identified (listed) for outdoor use. It recommends practices for qualified personnel to use to mitigate the identified hazards at outdoor entertainment events and media production sites in the United States. The existing standard is being considered for reaffirmation. | Electrical Power | March 28, 2022 | May 24, 2022 |
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