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 A document is offered for public review for a limited period of time after which it is withdrawn for comment resolution and revision.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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| E1.53 - 2019, Overhead mounting of luminaires, lighting accessories, and other portable devices: specification and practice | This standard covers specifications for the primary and secondary mounting devices for portable stage and studio luminaires and accessories, and for similarly fastened special effects machines. The standard offers guidance on how to properly affix these mounting devices. It's being considered for reaffirmation. | Electrical Power | April 17, 2024 | June 03, 2024 |
| BSR E1.80, Pinout Configuration Types for Special-Purpose Multicircuit Cable Systems | This standard addresses the pinout assignments for 19‐pin Socapex‐style connectors used for various types of power distribution systems in the entertainment industry. It will establish standardized pinout assignments and type designations in order to reduce connection incompatibilities, thereby reducing the risk of shock and electrocution hazards, and the potential for equipment damage. | Electrical Power | April 17, 2024 | June 03, 2024 |
| ANSI E1.30-3 - 2009 (R2019), EPI 25 Time Reference in ACN Systems Using SNTP and NTP | ANSI E1.30-3, EPI 25, Time Reference in ACN Systems Using SNTP and NTP, is another recipe in the E1.30 cookbook for ACN. It offers ways of providing a time reference so that events can be synchronized. It's being considered for withdrawal because its requirements are outdated and no longer useful. | Control Protocols | April 17, 2024 | June 03, 2024 |
| BSR ES1.6, Event Safety - Communications | This standard applies to communications in the live event industry and describes requirements for internal communication and public information for live events and related activities. It provides guidelines and good practices for effective communication within internal event production staff and with external groups, such as the audience and general public. This document addresses communicating with law enforcement, medical support, and AHJs, this standard does not address any communications within AHJs or within military operations. | Event Safety | April 18, 2024 | June 03, 2024 |
| E1.44-2014 (R2019) Common Show File Exchange Format for Entertainment Industry Automation Control Systems - Stage Machinery | This is a reaffirmation of ANSI E1.44-2014 (R2019) | Stage Machinery Working Group | March 23, 2024 | May 20, 2024 |
| BSR E1.50-1, Requirements for the Structural Support of Temporary LED, Video & Display Systems | This draft is a revision of ANSI E1.50-1-2017. It provides updated guidance for lateral design loads, and for situations where technicians must climb on the structure at any time during installation, use, and dismantle. | Rigging | March 25, 2024 | May 20, 2024 |
| BSR E1.31, Lightweight streaming protocol for transport of DMX using ACN | This standard describes a mechanism to transfer DMX512A packets over a TCP/IP network using a subset of the ACN protocol suite. It covers data format, data protocol, data addressing, and network management, including support for both IPv4 and IPv6. It also outlines a synchronization method to help ensure that multiple sinks can process this data concurrently when supervised by the same controller. Revision is necessary to correct internal reference errors within the currently published version, ANSI E1.31-2018 | Control Protocols | March 29, 2024 | May 13, 2024 |
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