British Standards Institution

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.

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In Progress (6)

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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. - Part 3: Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS/Drones) for stages and other production areas - Safety requirements and inspections Categories: Theatre, stage and studio equipment Public comment begins : 2025-05-08	Public comment
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)

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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 Published standard begins : 2024-01-17	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

Withdrawn (4)

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Reference	Standards description	Status ? The standards development process is divided into chronological stages: Proposal; Drafting; Public comment; Comment resolution; Approval; Published standard.
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 7905-2:2000	Lifting equipment for performance, broadcast and similar applications. Specification for design and manufacture of aluminium and steel trusses and towers Categories: Lifting equipment. Other \| Structures. Metal \| Theatre, stage and studio equipment Withdrawn begins : 2020-10-21	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

Standards Development

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

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