NEW YORK – Two draft documents have been added for public review on the PLASA website through May 30, 2011. They are ANSI E1.2 – 2006, Entertainment Technology – Design, Manufacture and Use of Aluminum Trusses and Towers, which is being considered for reaffirmation, and BSR E1.24 – 201x, Entertainment Technology – Dimensional Requirements for Stage Pin Connectors, which is a draft of a revision to the existing ANSI E1.24 – 2006. ANSI E1.2 – 2006, Entertainment Technology – Design, Manufacture and Use of Aluminum Trusses and Towers is a standard describing the design, manufacture, and use of aluminum trusses, towers, and associated aluminum structural components, such as head blocks, sleeve blocks, and bases, in the live entertainment industry. It also offers advice on applying and removing coatings and painted finishes. The existing standard is being considered for reaffirmation. It can be purchased from The ESTA Foundation at http://www.estafoundation.org/pubs.htm.
BSR E1.24 – 201x, Entertainment Technology – Dimensional Requirements for Stage Pin Connectors, is a revised version of the existing ANSI E1.24 – 2006. The standard is being revised to clarify its use as a configuration standard giving the mating requirements for male and female pin connectors, contact set-backs from the front face and marking requirements. The electrical reliability and flammability requirements for pin connectors would be covered by other standards, such as UL 498, Attachment Plugs and Receptacles. The E1.24 draft is posted for free download on the PLASA website.
For more information, go to http://tsp.plasa.org/tsp/documents/public_review_docs.php.
