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 A document is offered for public review for a limited period of time after which it is withdrawn for comment resolution and revision.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 E1.57- 2016(R202x), Recommendations to prevent falls on or off movable parade floats, movable stages, and similar moving platforms | E1.57 document establishes minimum levels and measures needed to reduce the risk for performers and technicians in various positions on movable parade floats, movable stages, and similar moving platforms. The document provides guidance on mitigation methods. The existing American National Standard is being considered for reaffirmation. The document is available on our publications page. | Floors | February 05, 2021 | April 06, 2021 |
| BSR E1.28-2011(R202x), Guidance on planning followspot positions in places of public assembly | E1.28 offers guidance on the planning of permanent followspot positions, including recommendations on the locations of the followspot positions within the venue, the power likely to be needed, the waste heat generated, the amount of space likely to be needed, and the fall protection and egress issues to be considered for the followspot operator's safety. The existing American National Standard is being considered for reaffirmation. | Followspot Position | February 05, 2021 | April 06, 2021 |
| BSR E1.3, Entertainment Technology - Lighting Control Systems - 0 to 10V Analog Control Specification (reaffirmation of ANSI E1.3 - 2001(R2016) | The standard describes a method of controlling devices and equipment by means of an analog control voltage in the nominal range from zero to 10 volts positive. It is primarily intended for theatrical lighting controllers and controlled devices (e.g., dimmers), but any device could use this control method. E1.3 controllers are current-source devices. The working group proposes to reaffirm the existing standard, which was previously reaffirmed in 2016. | Control Protocols | February 17, 2021 | April 20, 2021 |
| BSR E1.27-1 - 2006 (R201x) 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. The working group proposes to reaffirm the existing standard, which was previously reaffirmed in 2016. | Control Protocols | February 18, 2021 | April 20, 2021 |
| BSR E1.30-1 - 2010 (R201x), EPI 23. Device Identification Subdevice | This document is part of the E1.30, Application level equipment interoperability for control of commonly encountered entertainment technology devices using ANSI E1.17, project. It specifies a templated device for device identification as typically used for remote hardware and software devices. The working group is proposing to reaffirm the 2016 version. | Control Protocols | February 18, 2021 | April 20, 2021 |
| BSR E1.30-4-2010 (R201x), EPI 26. Device Description Language (DDL) Extensions for DMX512 and E1.31 Devices | This document is part of the E1.30, Application level equipment interoperability for control of commonly encountered entertainment technology devices using ANSI E1.17, project. This part defines protocol-specific extensions to ANSI E1.17's Device Description Language for describing DMX512-type devices. The working group is proposing to reaffirm the 2015 version. | Control Protocols | February 18, 2021 | April 20, 2021 |
| BSR E1.19, Recommended Practice for the Use of Class A Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) Intended for Personnel Protection in the Entertainment Industry | E1.19 is intended to offer guidance, in accordance with existing applicable standards, on how to select, install, use and maintain Class A ground fault protection devices with nominal 5 mA trip settings in the entertainment industry. | Electrical Power | February 18, 2021 | April 20, 2021 |
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