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MHE/3/13 - Lifting equipment for performance, broadcast and similar applications

Sector: Construction

Categories: Lifting equipment | Structures. Metal | Theatre, stage and studio equipment | Lifting equipment. Other

Overview: Under the direction of MHE/3 is responsible for the standards for lifting equipment for film, broadcasting, theatre, conferences, concerts, public events and similar use. It also establishes code(s) of practice for the safe use of such equipment.

Committee standards activity

In Progress (6)
Reference Standards description
Status ?

The standards development process is divided into chronological stages: Proposal; Drafting; Public comment; Comment resolution; Approval; Published standard.
Draft Dec 08/2023 - Adoption of PWI - EN 17795-3 Entertainment Technology - Codes of Practice - Part 3: Performer Flying operations

Categories: Information management | Standardization. General rules | Commercial and Consumer Goods | Entertainment equipment | Theatre, stage and studio equipment

Proposal begins : 2023-11-28 		Proposal
Draft Dec 03/2024 - Adoption of PWI - WI 00433008 (WG 2) Entertainment Technology – Specifications for design and manufacture of accessories for lifting and holding loads above persons

Categories: Information management | Standardization. General rules

Proposal begins : 2024-01-16 		Proposal
CEN/TC 433 N 250 Entertainment technology — Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for stages and other production areas — Safety requirements and inspections

Categories: Information management | Standardization. General rules | Commercial and Consumer Goods | Entertainment equipment | Theatre, stage and studio equipment

Proposal begins : 2022-05-26 		Proposal
CEN/TC 433 N 213, Entertainment Technology - Machinery, equipment and installations

Categories: Information management | Standardization. General rules | Engineering | Materials handling equipment | Lifting equipment | Lifting equipment. Other | Commercial and Consumer Goods | Entertainment equipment | Entertainment equipment. General | Theatre, stage and studio equipment

Proposal begins : 2020-10-09 		Proposal
BS EN 17206-3 Entertainment technology - Machinery for stages and other production areas. - Part 3: Safety requirements and inspections for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS/Drones)

Categories: Theatre, stage and studio equipment

Approval begins : 		Approval
BS EN 17206-1 Entertainment technology. - Part 1: Machinery for stages and other production areas - Safety requirements and inspections

Categories: Theatre, stage and studio equipment

Public comment begins : 2025-07-24 		Public comment
Published (5)
Reference Standards description
Status ?

The standards development process is divided into chronological stages: Proposal; Drafting; Public comment; Comment resolution; Approval; Published standard.
BS EN 17736:2022 Entertainment technology. Specifications for design and manufacture of aluminium stage decks and frames

Categories: Theatre, stage and studio equipment

Published standard begins : 2022-12-14 		Published standard
BS EN 17206-2:2023 Entertainment technology. Machinery for stages and other production areas. Safety requirements for stands and truss lifts

Categories: Theatre, stage and studio equipment

Published standard begins : 2024-01-03 		Published standard
BS EN 17115:2018 Entertainment technology. Specifications for design and manufacture of aluminium and steel trusses

Categories: Theatre, stage and studio equipment

Published standard begins : 2018-09-05 		Published standard
BS 7906-2:2000 Title Absent

Categories: Lifting equipment. Other | Structures. Metal | Theatre, stage and studio equipment

Published standard begins : 2000-05-23 		Published standard
BS 7905-2:2000 Title Absent

Categories: Lifting equipment. Other | Structures. Metal | Theatre, stage and studio equipment

Published standard begins : 2000-05-23 		Published standard
Withdrawn (4)
Reference Standards description
Status ?

The standards development process is divided into chronological stages: Proposal; Drafting; Public comment; Comment resolution; Approval; Published standard.
BS EN 17795-5:2023 Entertainment technology. Codes of Practice. Lifting and motion operations in the event industry

Categories: Theatre, stage and studio equipment

Withdrawn begins : 2024-01-26 		Withdrawn
BS EN 17206:2020 Entertainment technology. Machinery for stages and other production areas. Safety requirements and inspections

Categories: Theatre, stage and studio equipment

Withdrawn begins : 2021-12-20 		Withdrawn
BS 7906-1:2005 Use of lifting equipment for performance, broadcast and similar applications. Code of practice for installation, use and removal of above stage equipment (excluding trusses and towers)

Categories: Lifting equipment. Other | Structures. Metal | Theatre, stage and studio equipment

Withdrawn begins : 2024-06-12 		Withdrawn
BS 7905-1:2001 Lifting equipment for performance, broadcast and similar applications. Specification for the design and manufacture of above stage equipment (excluding trusses and towers)

Categories: Lifting equipment. Other

Withdrawn begins : 2020-06-18 		Withdrawn