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 A document is offered for public review for a limited period of time after which it is withdrawn for comment resolution and revision.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 ES1.4, Event Fire Safety Requirements | The goal of this standard is to identify and describe the steps necessary to establish a reasonable level of life safety and property protection from the hazards of fire, explosion, and dangerous conditions at a live event. This includes looking at measures to avoid fire risks, effective response should an incident occur, planning escape routes, and basic firefighting measures. Further details must be obtained from the local fire and building officials with jurisdiction over the venue. | Event Safety | November 18, 2020 | January 12, 2021 |
| BSR E1.67, Entertainment Technology -- Design, Inspection, Maintenance, Selection, and Use of Hand and Lever Chain Hoists in the Entertainment Industry | This draft standard covers the design, inspection, maintenance, selection, and use of serially-manufactured, hand-operated chain- and lever hoists, having capacity of 2 tons or less and used in the entertainment industry. This standard does not cover attachment to the load or to the overhead structure. | Rigging | October 22, 2020 | December 15, 2020 |
| ANSI E1.15 - 2006 (R2016) Entertainment Technology - Recommended Practices and Guidelines for the Assembly and Use of Theatrical Boom & Base Assemblies | The existing ANSI E1.15 is being considered for reaffirmation, with no changes. Access it at https://tsp.esta.org/tsp/documents/docs/E1-15_2006_R2016.pdf. | Rigging | October 22, 2020 | December 15, 2020 |
| BSR E1.39, Entertainment Technology - Selection and Use of Personal Fall Arrest Systems on Portable Structures Used in the Entertainment Industry | This standard establishes minimum requirements for the selection and use of personal fall arrest systems (PFAS) on portable structures in the entertainment industry. The standard also establishes minimum requirements for products and portable structures used in the service of PFAS. The requirements for other methods used to protect workers from fall hazards, such as safety nets, guard rails, and rope access techniques, are not included in this standard | Rigging | October 22, 2020 | December 15, 2020 |
| BSR E1.2, Entertainment Technology - Design, Manufacture and Use of Aluminum Trusses and Towers | This standard applies to the design manufacture and use of aluminum trusses and towers used in the entertainment industry. | Rigging | October 22, 2020 | December 15, 2020 |
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