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 A document is offered for public review for a limited period of time after which it is withdrawn for comment resolution and revision.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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| E1.27-1 - 2006 (R202x), Entertainment Technology - Standard for Portable Control Cables for Use with ANSI E1.11 (DMX512-A) and USITT DMX512/1990 Products | This standard describes the types of portable cable for the transmission of digital data among products which comply with ANSI E1.11, Entertainment Technology - USITT DMX512-A. It covers recommended cable types, connectors and their internal wiring. It is a reaffirmation of the prior version. The current version is being considered for reaffirmation. | Control Protocols | February 27, 2026 | April 13, 2026 |
| BSR E1.73-1, Next Generation Entertainment Control Model: Uniform Device Representation (UDR) | E1.73‐1 defines essential structures and uses of the data model and structures used in an E1.73 Uniform Device Representation standards suite. The E1.73 suite provides a framework by which manufacturers of entertainment equipment can describe controllable and visualizable devices in a digital format. The framework will enable the provision of descriptive information about devices and their state, including both parameters and physical properties, and the metadata needed to describe them. A standard method will be provided to map controllable parameters to existing control endpoints. This draft is intended to be reviewed along with all other parts 1 through 8, and the review package includes all eight parts, with an additional readme.doc file. | Control Protocols | February 27, 2026 | April 13, 2026 |
| E1.37-2 - 2015 (R202x), Additional Message Sets for ANSI E1.20 (RDM) - Part 2, IPv4 & DNS Configuration Messages | This standard provides additional Get/Set parameter messages (PIDs) for use with the ANSI E1.20 Remote Device Management protocol. Messages in this document are intended for configuring network interfaces, routing information and Domain Name System settings on devices with IPv4 addresses. It is being considered for reaffirmation in this review. | Control Protocols | February 27, 2026 | April 13, 2026 |
| E1.3 - 2001 (R202x), Entertainment Technology -- Lighting Control Systems - 0 to 10 V Analog Control Specification | This standard describes a method of controlling equipment by means of an analog control voltage with the controller being the current source. The 2001 version is again being considered for reaffirmation in this public review. | Control Protocols | February 27, 2026 | April 13, 2026 |
| E1.30-1 - 2010 (R202x), EPI 23, Device Identification Subdevice | This EPI specifies a collection of properties which may be exposed by a DMP device to provide detailed information on the manufacturer, model, serial number, hardware and software revisions and other administrative details of the device. These properties are described in a standard format as a templated DDL (sub)device. The current version is being considered for reaffirmation. | Control Protocols | February 27, 2026 | April 13, 2026 |
| ANSI E1.30-4 - 2010, EPI 26, Device Description Language (DDL) Extensions for DMX512 and E1.31 Devices | This EPI defines protocol specific extensions to Device Description Language for describing DMX512 devices. It is being considered for withdrawal as an American National Standard because its requirements are outdated, no longer useful, and likely to be superseded by newer standards. | Control Protocols | February 27, 2026 | April 13, 2026 |
| BSR E1.73-2, Core Definitions for E1.73‐1 Next Generation Entertainment Control Model: Uniform Device Representation Download the Document Explanation |
E1.73 provides a framework by which manufacturers of entertainment equipment can describe controllable and visualizable devices in a digital format. This part, E1.73‐2, provides core definitions. The E1.73 suite will enable the provision of descriptive information about devices and their state, including both parameters and physical properties, and the metadata needed to describe them. A standard method will be provided to map controllable parameters to existing control endpoints. This draft is intended to be reviewed along with all other parts 1 through 8, and the review package includes all eight parts, with an additional readme.doc file. | Control Protocols | February 27, 2026 | April 13, 2026 |
| BSR E1.73-3, Intensity/Color Definitions for E1.73‐1 Next Generation Entertainment Control Model: Uniform Device Representation Download the Document Explanation |
E1.73 provides a framework by which manufacturers of entertainment equipment can describe controllable and visualizable devices in a digital format. This part, E1.73‐3,provides intensity/color definitions. The E1.73 suite will enable the provision of descriptive information about devices and their state, including both parameters and physical properties, and the metadata needed to describe them. A standard method will be provided to map controllable parameters to existing control endpoints. This draft is intended to be reviewed along with all other parts 1 through 8, and the review package includes all eight parts, with an additional readme.doc file. | Control Protocols | February 27, 2026 | April 13, 2026 |
| BSR E1.73-4, Motion Definitions for E1.73‐1 Next Generation Entertainment Control Model: Uniform Device Representation Download the Document Explanation |
E1.73 provides a framework by which manufacturers of entertainment equipment can describe controllable and visualizable devices in a digital format. This part, E1.73‐4, defines types of motion with lighting equipment. The framework will enable the provision of descriptive information about devices and their state, including both parameters and physical properties, and the metadata needed to describe them. A standard method will be provided to map controllable parameters to existing control endpoints. This draft is intended to be reviewed along with all other parts 1 through 8, and the review package includes all eight parts, with an additional readme.doc file. | Control Protocols | February 27, 2026 | April 13, 2026 |
| BSR E1.73-5, Gobo Definitions Library for E1.73‐1 Next Generation Entertainment Control Model: Uniform Device Representation | Part 5 of the E1.73 suite, this standard defines structures and uses of the data model and structures defined in E1.73-1 Uniform Device Representation related to understanding and manipulating gobo capabilities. These objects are expected to be used by many implementors of the UDR standard to describe entertainment and architectural devices. The definitions provided are intended to describe visual, and audio elements of a production or environment. This draft is intended to be reviewed along with all other parts 1 through 8, and the review package includes all eight parts, with an additional readme.doc file. | Control Protocols | February 27, 2026 | April 13, 2026 |
| BSR E1.73-6, Shape Definitions Library for E1.73‐1 Next Generation Entertainment Control Model: Uniform Device Representation | Part 6 pf the E1.73 suite, this standard defines structures and uses of the data model and structures defined in E1.73-1 Uniform Device Representation related to understanding and manipulating shape capabilities. These objects are expected to be used by many implementors of the UDR standard to describe entertainment and architectural devices. The definitions provided are intended to describe visual, and audio elements of a production or environment. This draft is intended to be reviewed along with all other parts 1 through 8, and the review package includes all eight parts, with an additional readme.doc file. | Control Protocols | February 27, 2026 | April 13, 2026 |
| BSR E1.73-7, Effect Definitions Library for E1.73‐1 Next Generation Entertainment Control Model: Uniform Device Representation | Part 7 of the E1.73 suite, this standard defines structures and uses of the data model and structures defined in E1.73-1 Uniform Device Representation related to understanding and manipulating effect capabilities. These objects are expected to be used by many implementors of the UDR standard to describe entertainment and architectural devices. The definitions provided are intended to describe visual, and audio elements of a production environment. This draft is intended to be reviewed along with all other parts 1 through 8, and the review package includes all eight parts, with an additional readme.doc file. | Control Protocols | February 27, 2026 | April 13, 2026 |
| BSR E1.73-8, Configuration Definitions Library for E1.73‐1 Next Generation Entertainment Control Model: Uniform Device Representation | Part 8 of the E1.73 suite, This standard defines structures and uses of the data model and structures defined in E1.73-1 Uniform Device Representation related to understanding and manipulating configuration. These objects are expected to be used by many implementors of the UDR standard to describe entertainment and architectural devices. The definitions provided are intended to describe visual, and audio elements of a production or environment. This draft is intended to be reviewed along with all other parts 1 through 8, and the review package includes all eight parts, with an additional readme.doc file. | Control Protocols | February 27, 2026 | April 13, 2026 |
| E1.57 - 2016 (R202x), Recommendations to prevent performer and technician falls on or off movable parade floats, movable stages, and similar moving platforms | This standard offers recommendations for steps to be taken to prevent falls by anyone (e.g., performers, technicians, politicians) on parade floats, movable stages, and similar moving platforms. This is a reaffirmation of the current published standard. | Floors | February 27, 2026 | April 13, 2026 |
| E1.16 - 2002 (R202x), Entertainment Technology - Configuration Standard for Metal Halide Ballast Power Cables | This standard describes a standard practice for grounding contact assignment for detachable power cables on 6 kW, 12 kW and 18 kW metal-halide lamp ballasts used in the motion picture and television industries on portable studio luminaires that use a common, three-contact, circular connector. This review is for reaffirmation of the current published version. | Electrical Power | February 27, 2026 | April 13, 2026 |
| E1.19 - 2021 (R202x), Recommended Practice for the Use of Class A Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) Intended for Personnel Protection in the Entertainment Industry | This standard offers guidance, in accordance with existing applicable standards, on how to select, install, use, and maintain ground fault protection devices in the entertainment industry to protect persons from shock and persons and property from fire. This review is for reaffirmation of the current published version of the standard. | Electrical Power | February 27, 2026 | April 13, 2026 |
| E1.24 - 2012 (R202x), Entertainment Technology - Dimensional Requirements for Stage Pin Connectors | This review is for reaffirmation of ANSI E1.24 - 2012, a configuration standard giving the mating requirements for male and female pin connectors, contact set-backs from the front face, and marking requirements. The electrical reliability and flammability requirements for pin connectors are outside the scope of this standard and would be covered by other standards, such as UL 498, Attachment Plugs and Receptacles. | Electrical Power | February 27, 2026 | April 13, 2026 |
| BSR E1.2 - 202x, Entertainment Technology - Design, Manufacture and Use of Aluminum Trusses and Towers | This standard addresses the design, manufacture, and use of aluminum trusses, towers, and associated aluminum structural components, such as head blocks, sleeve blocks, tower bases, and corner blocks, used in the entertainment industry. It is a substantial revision of the current published document version. | Rigging | February 27, 2026 | April 13, 2026 |
| E1.15 - 2006 (R202x), Entertainment Technology--Recommended Practices and Guidelines for the Assembly and Use of Theatrical Boom & Base Assemblies | This standard gives advice on boom and base assemblies, simple ground-support devices for lighting equipment and accessories. If the assembly is tall, not plumb, loaded unevenly, or likely to get run into by stage wagons or performers, there is substantial risk. This document offers advice to lower or eliminate that risk. This review is for reaffirmation of the current published standard. | Rigging | February 27, 2026 | April 13, 2026 |
| E1.67 - 2021 (R202x), Entertainment Technology - Design, Inspection, Maintenance, Selection, and Use of Hand and Lever-Operated Chain Hoists in the Entertainment Industry | This standard covers the design, inspection, maintenance, selection, and use of serially manufactured hand-operated chain and lever hoists used in the entertainment industry. This review is for reaffirmation of the current published standard. | Rigging | February 27, 2026 | April 13, 2026 |
| BSR E1.6-1 - 202x, Entertainment Technology--Powered Hoist Systems | This standard establishes requirements for the design, manufacture, installation, inspection, and maintenance of powered hoist systems for lifting and suspension of loads for performance, presentation, and theatrical production. It does not apply to the structure to which the hoist is attached, to attachment of loads to the load carrying device, or to systems for flying people. It does not apply to welded link chain hoists, or to manually powered hoists, including auxiliary drill operation. | Rigging | February 27, 2026 | April 13, 2026 |
| BSR E1.79 - 202x, Television, Film, Live Performance, and Event Electrical Guidelines for Canada | This set of guidelines deals with 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 | February 27, 2026 | April 13, 2026 |
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