New Rigging Standards Introduced
In the continuing goal to establish uniform standards for theatrical equipment and its installation, ESTA has announced the release of a new ANSI standards for fire curtains and manual counterweight rigging. The ANSI standards establish a minimum performance requirement for new equipment installations. The standards also include recommendations for proper use and operation. The full ANSI standard can be purchased through the ESTA website [click here www.estafoundation.org/pubs.
Expected to follow shortly are new standards that will significantly change the hardware and installation requirements for powered rigging systems. Many manufacturers are already implementing the expected standards.
The ESTA Technical Standards Committees are also working on standards for the use of chain motors for both temporary and permanent installations.
This is an important consideration for anyone considering the purchase or installation of any powered rigging equipment.
In the continuing goal to establish uniform standards for theatrical equipment and its installation, ESTA has announced the release of a new ANSI standards for fire curtains and manual counterweight rigging. The ANSI standards establish a minimum performance requirement for new equipment installations. The standards also include recommendations for proper use and operation. The full ANSI standard can be purchased through the ESTA website [click here www.estafoundation.org/pubs.
Expected to follow shortly are new standards that will significantly change the hardware and installation requirements for powered rigging systems. Many manufacturers are already implementing the expected standards.
The ESTA Technical Standards Committees are also working on standards for the use of chain motors for both temporary and permanent installations.
This is an important consideration for anyone considering the purchase or installation of any powered rigging equipment.
