[SML] Standards out for public review

[Bill Sapsis]

Hi all.  Thought you might want to know, the PLASA RWG has the following draft standards out for public review.  

BSR E1.4-1 - 201x, Entertainment Technology Manual Counterweight Rigging Systems
The current ANSI E1.4 – 2009 standard has been opened for revision. The intent is a suite of standards. BSR E1.4-1 applies to permanently installed, manually operated systems of stage rigging hardware for the raising, lowering, and suspension of scenery, lighting, and similar loads. The review runs through 28 September 2015; it is over when 29 September starts.

BSR E1.22-201X, Entertainment Technology – Fire Curtain Safety Systems
BSR E1.22-201x is a revision of the 2009 ANSI standard. It is being updated to better align it with the requirements stated in NFPA 80. The draft standard describes the materials, design, fabrication, installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of fire safety curtains and systems used for theatre proscenium opening protection. The review runs through 28 September 2015; it is over when 29 September starts.

BSR E1.43 - 201X, Entertainment Technology - Performer Flying Systems
This document establishes a minimum level of performance parameters for the design, manufacture, use, and maintenance of performer flying systems used in the production of entertainment events. The purpose of
this guidance is to achieve the adequate strength, reliability, and safety of these systems to ensure safety of the performer under all circumstances. The review runs through 28 September 2015; it is over when 29 September starts. 

You can read them, download them and comment on them here.  <http://tsp.plasa.org/tsp/documents/public_review_docs.php>

Enjoy!

Bill S.

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