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 A document is offered for public review for a limited period of time after which it is withdrawn for comment resolution and revision.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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| E1.26 - 2006 (R20xx) Entertainment Technology -- Recommended Testing Methods and Values for Shock Absorption of Floors Used in Live Performance Venues | This document sets out the energy absorption requirements for floors in venues used for live performances, and the methods for testing them. This document is to be used in conjunction with all applicable local building codes and requirements. The existing American National Standard is being considered for reaffirmation. | Floors | January 18, 2022 | March 22, 2022 |
| E1.36 - 2007 (R20xx), Model Procedure for Permitting the Use of Tungsten-Halogen Incandescent Lamps and Stage and Studio Luminaires in Vendor Exhibit Booths in Convention and Trade Show Exhibition Halls | E1.36 is a model set of procedures that can be used by convention center and trade show exhibition hall staff to mitigate the risks perceived to be associated with the use of tungsten-halogen lamps and stage and studio luminaires. The standard gives guidance to allow T-H lamps and luminaires to be used in a safe manner in convention centers and trade show exhibition halls. The existing American National Standard is being considered for reaffirmation. | Photometrics | January 20, 2022 | March 22, 2022 |
| BSR ES1.18 - 202x, Event Safety - Rigging | This document addresses the roles, responsibilities, and general requirements for design, planning, installation, set-up, removal, and operation of rigging activities for special events. It does not address system, hardware or component requirements. | Event Safety | January 24, 2022 | March 22, 2022 |
| BSR E1.4-1 - 202x, Manual Counterweight Rigging Systems | This standard addresses the requirements for manually operated counterweight rigging systems used in entertainment. Its scope covers design, manufacture, installation, and use of these systems. It does not address building structural requirements. The updates in this version maintain consistency with changing technology and with changes in accepted industry practice. | Rigging | January 24, 2022 | March 22, 2022 |
| BSR E1.6-4 - 202x, Design, Inspection, and Maintenance of Portable Fixed Speed Electric Chain Hoist Control Systems in the Entertainment Industry | This document partitions ANSI E1.6-4 into two separate but related standards, because some functions of the standard are deemed to require different or higher levels of expertise than other functions of the standard. This part addresses design, inspection, and maintenance aspects, which focus more on the roles and responsibilities of the equipment designer and manufacturer. | Rigging | January 24, 2022 | March 22, 2022 |
| BSR E1.6-5 - 202x, Selection and Use of Portable Chain Hoist Controls in the Entertainment Industry | This document partitions ANSI E1.6-4 into two separate but related standards, because some functions of the standard are deemed to require different or higher levels of expertise. This part addresses selection and use, pertaining more to the user's responsibilities and requirements. | Rigging | January 24, 2022 | March 21, 2022 |
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