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 A document is offered for public review for a limited period of time after which it is withdrawn for comment resolution and revision.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 ES1.7-202x, Event Safety - Weather Preparedness | This standard covers the consideration, development and use of event planning strategies that mitigate weather-related risks associated with live events, and with their associated temporary special event structures. Its scope includes both indoor and outdoor events, because each have considerations for the event participants. Its scope includes only public-access events, and private events where jurisdictional permits are required. | Event Safety | August 02, 2020 | September 21, 2020 |
| BSR E1.4-2 - 202x, Entertainment Technology - Statically Suspended Rigging Systems | This document addresses statically suspended rigging systems permanently installed in performances spaces, places of assembly, and other areas used for entertainment purposes where not covered by other ANSI Entertainment Technology standards. This standard intends to establish minimum performance criteria, recommendations and guidelines that can be used for installation, use, maintenance and inspection purposes. | Rigging | August 02, 2020 | September 21, 2020 |
| BSR E1.59-202x, Entertainment Technology - Object Transform Protocol (OTP) | This standard describes a mechanism to transfer object transform information such as position, rotation and velocity over an IP network. It covers data format, data protocol, data addressing, and network management. It does not require real-world location or any association between multiple objects represented in the same message. Data transmitted is intended to coordinate visual and audio elements of a production and should not be used for safety critical applications. | Control Protocols | August 13, 2020 | October 13, 2020 |
| BSR E1.62, Minimum specifications for mass-produced portable platforms, ramps, stairs, and choral risers for live performance events | The standard is a product specification covering serially manufactured, portable platforms, stair units and ramps used with those platforms, and choral risers. It also would cover railings provided as fall protection accessories for these units. It would give minimum payload and sideways force handling specifications. It would not cover custom platforms or complete stage systems. | Floors | July 21, 2020 | September 22, 2020 |
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