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 A document is offered for public review for a limited period of time after which it is withdrawn for comment resolution and revision.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 | This standard applies to fire safety in the live event industry. Fire safety is the identification and assessment of event-specific fire risks, and the effects that fire and smoke will have to the life safety of all persons who may be affected. It includes those measures required to minimize the likelihood of a fire starting, means of escape (egress), fire safety monitoring, and the methods used to limit the development, spread, and effects of fire. This standard does not address (a) requirements related to certifying fire fighters and their associated training; (b) requirements related to the construction of firefighting equipment; (c) requirements related to the construction, use, and maintenance of motorized fire fighting apparatus; (d) technical requirements of any equipment used for communications, illumination, signs or other hardware; or (e) installation of fixed fire alarm and suppression systems. | Event Safety | November 11, 2025 | December 29, 2025 |
| BSR E1.6-3, Selection and Use of Serially Manufactured Chain Hoists in the Entertainment Industry | This standard establishes minimum safety requirements for the selection and use of serially manufactured electric link-chain hoists in the entertainment industry. This standard is intended to reduce injury and provide for the protection of life, limb and property. This standard does not address the design or maintenance of these hoists. | Rigging | November 14, 2025 | December 29, 2025 |
| BSR E1.37-7, Additional Message Sets for E1.20 (RDM) Gateway and Splitter Configuration | This standard provides additional Get/Set Parameter Messages for use with the E1.20 Remote Device Management protocol [RDM] and ANSI E1.33 RDMnet protocol [RDMnet]. It contains messages relating to configuring managed splitters, proxy devices, and RDMnet Devices. Reviewers are encouraged to perform actual testing in accordance with the standard's requirements while evaluating the document text. | Control Protocols | November 14, 2025 | December 29, 2025 |
| BSR E1.6-1, 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. Welded link chain hoists, and manually powered hoists, including auxiliary drill operation are also excluded from its scope. | Rigging | November 14, 2025 | December 29, 2025 |
| BSR E1.27-2, Entertainment Technology - Recommended Practice for Permanently Installed Control Cables for Use with ANSI E1.11 (DMX512-A) and USITT DMX512/1990 Products | E1.27-2 covers cables permanently installed to carry control messages conforming to ANSI E1.11 and USITT DMX512. | Control Protocols | November 14, 2025 | December 29, 2025 |
| BSR E1.37-8-202x, Entertainment Technology - IPv4 and IPv6 Network Configuration Messages for E1.20 RDM | This standards provides configuration messages for common IPv4/IPv6 and related network settings in devices that use the Remote Device Management suite of communications (ANSI E1.20 RDM and ANSI E1.33 RDMnet). Reviewers are encouraged to perform actual testing in accordance with the document's requirements while evaluating the text. | Control Protocols | November 14, 2025 | December 29, 2025 |
| BSR E1.66, Safety Standard for Followspot Positions Erected for Short-term Use in Entertainment Venues | This standard covers safety requirements for followspot positions in, or on, structures erected for short-term use, and positions not covered by ANSI E1.28. It is applicable to positions located indoors or outdoors. It addresses structural, electrical, and personnel safety requirements associated with non-permanent followspot positions. This is a revision of the current 2020 version that has been updated for clarity and to reflect current versions of externally-referenced documents. | Followspot Position | October 06, 2025 | November 24, 2025 |
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