ESTA Standards Watch May 2017 Volume 21, Number 9 Table of Contents ESTA Publishes Rigging System Inspection Standard ...... 1 Three ESTA Standards in Public Review ...... 2 ESTA Plugfest v14.0 ...... 2 Proposed Revision to the ANSI Essential Requirements ...... 3 Free Photometric Terms and Nomenclature ...... 3 FCC Posts Agenda, Proposes “Light-Touch” Internet Regulation ...... 3 WTO Technical Barrier to Trade Notifications ...... 4 United States of America Notification USA/1287...... 4 Japan Notification JPN/555...... 4 Thailand Notification THA/496...... 5 Uganda Notification UGA/660...... 5 European Union Notification EU/482...... 5 European Union Notification EU/483...... 6 Canada Notification CAN/522...... 6 ANSI Public Review Announcements ...... 7 Due 12 June 2017...... 7 Due 19 June 2017...... 10 Due 27 June 2017...... 10 Due 4 July 2017...... 10 Standards Australia Public Review Announcements ...... 10 Due 15 June 2017...... 10 Due 21 June 2017...... 10 BSI Public Review Announcements ...... 11 Due 31 May 2017...... 11 Due by 19 June 2017...... 11 Due by 21 June 2017...... 11 CSA Public Review Announcements ...... 11 Due 7 June 2017...... 11 New ANS Projects ...... 12 Final Actions on American National Standards ...... 12 Draft IEC & ISO Standards ...... 12 Recently Published IEC & ISO Documents ...... 13 TSP Meeting Schedule ...... 15 TSP Donors Who Have Made Long-Term, Multi-Year Pledges ...... 16 Investors in Innovation, supporters of ESTA's Technical Standards Program ...... 17
ESTA Publishes Rigging System Inspection Standard Rigging system inspections are recommended as a component of theatrical workplace safety programs, but there were no industry-accepted guidelines for inspection frequency, who conducts the inspection, how the inspection is conducted, and what should be included in reports—until now. ANSI E1.47 - 2017, Entertainment
Volume 21, Number 9 Page 1 Technology—Recommended Guidelines for Entertainment Rigging System Inspections, was approved by ANSI's Board of Standards Review on April 28, and is now published. The standard offers guidance on inspecting entertainment rigging systems, including recommended inspector qualifications and responsibilities, scope and frequency of inspections, content of the rigging inspection report, and related information concerning the inspection process.
ANSI E1.47 now can be downloaded for free at http://tsp.esta.org/tsp/documents/published_docs.php, thanks to the sponsorship of ProSight Specialty Insurance. It also will be available for purchase for $40 from ANSI at http://webstore.ansi.org/ and IHS at https://global.ihs.com/.
Three ESTA Standards in Public Review Three ESTA draft standards are in public review at http://tsp.esta.org/tsp/documents/public_review_docs.php. The review end dates and descriptions are below.
BSR E1.14 – 2001 (R201x), Entertainment Technology—Recommendations for Inclusions in Fog Equipment Manuals, applies to the instruction manuals for fog-making equipment manufactured for use in the entertainment industry. In order to use fog safely and effectively, the user must have some general knowledge of the technology, have a clear understanding of how to operate the fog making system, and be aware of the potential hazards related to the use of fog, and particularly the system that he is using. This standard is designed to establish guidelines for manufacturers to provide to the user the necessary information required for the safe and responsible use of fog equipment. Last reaffirmed in 2013, the 2001 version is again being considered for reaffirmation by the Fog & Smoke Working Group. The public review ends at the end of the day on 15 May 2017.
BSR E1.51 - 201x, The Selection, Installation, and Use of Single-Conductor Portable Power Feeder Cable Systems for Use at 600 Volts Nominal or Less for the Distribution of Electrical Energy in the Television, Film, Live Performance and Event Industries in Canada, is intended to offer guidance, in the context of applicable standards and regulations in Canada, on how to select, install, use, and maintain single-conductor portable feeder cables used to supply power for television, film, live performance, and special events in Canada. This review ends at the end of the day on 5 June 2017.
BSR E1.58 – 201X, Electrical Safety Standard for Portable Stage and Studio Equipment Used Outdoors, offers guidance in identifying and ameliorating hazards associated with the outdoor use of portable stage and studio lighting equipment and portable power distribution equipment that is not identified (i.e., “listed”) for outdoor use. NEC clause 520.10 allows portable equipment not identified for outdoor use to be used outdoors if the equipment is “supervised by qualified personnel” but says nothing about what practical supervision might be. This document is being written to help fill that advice vacuum. BSR E1.58 is open for public comment through 19 June 2017.
The review documentation for all these draft standards—including the draft standards, review forms, review explanations, and review instructions—is available to download from http://tsp.esta.org/tsp/documents/public_review_docs.php. Please download the review forms and fill them in off- line (not in your browser) and then email the completed forms to [email protected].
ESTA Plugfest v14.0 The ESTA Control Protocols Plugfest, the event where manufacturers and developers test their products for interoperability, is scheduled to take place from July 21 to July 25 at the D/FW Marriott Solana in Westlake, Texas. Attendees bring controllers, intelligent lights, control protocol analyzers, and various other network components. At the Plugfest, they have the unique ability to connect their products with those of other manufacturers, in an effort to look for and resolve interoperability challenges. People attend from around the world to pursue improving their products. Everyone is welcome to attend the 14th version of this event. During the last Plugfest, Jason Kyle of DMXking (a first time attendee) noted, “Tapping into the combined knowledge of Plugfest attendees was incredibly valuable. Being able to confirm prototype implementation of a draft standard, test existing equipment against other manufacturers and discuss issues to whatever depth required cements my attendance at future events.”
Volume 21, Number 9 Page 2 The scheduled hours are 4:00 to 1:00 p.m. on Friday; 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday; and 9:00 a.m. to noon on Tuesday. Members of the E1.20 (RDM), E1.31 (sACN), and E1.33 (RDMnet) task groups who wrote the standards will available to answer questions and help explain the protocols. This is a chance to take advantage of the knowledge and experience of the CPWG—one of the Technical Standards Program’s largest working groups. ESTA invites the industry to drop in and experience Plugfest. An event information link, as well as a link for hotel reservations can be accessed at the URLs below.
For additional information, please contact the event organizers at [email protected]. Event Information: http://tsp.esta.org/tsp/news/Plugfest.html Hotel Reservations: http://tsp.esta.org/tsp/meetings/index.php
Proposed Revision to the ANSI Essential Requirements In 2016, new language was added to clause 4.1.1 Criteria for accreditation of the ANSI Essential Requirements: Due process requirements for American National Standards (www.ansi.org/essentialrequirements), clarifying that all applicants for status as an ANSI-Accredited Standards Developer (ASD) must be “incorporated, registered or otherwise recognized as a legal entity”. The proposed revision below seeks to clarify that all currently accredited ASDs, including those that applied for this status prior to approval of the 2016 revision, are required to be “incorporated, registered or otherwise recognized as a legal entity” and to maintain that status, as a condition of continued accreditation by ANSI as a developer of American National Standards (ANS). Please submit comments to [email protected] by 22 May 2017.
4.1.3 Maintenance of accreditation In order to maintain accreditation by ANSI, an ASD shall continue to maintain procedures meeting the requirements of due process and criteria for approval and withdrawal of American National Standards contained herein and continue to maintain its status as an incorporated, registered or otherwise recognized legal entity.
Free Photometric Terms and Nomenclature The Illuminating Engineering Society has posted ANSI/IES RP-16-10, Nomenclature and Definitions for Illuminating Engineering, on the new IES website for free access at https://www.ies.org/standards/ansi-ies-rp- 16-10/. You can search terms by their first letter using the categories listed in the categories window, by the first letter of the term in the alphabetical list below, or by typing the term in the search window.
FCC Posts Agenda, Proposes “Light-Touch” Internet Regulation On April 27 the FCC released a tentative agenda for the May Open Commission Meeting, which includes consideration of a “Restoring Internet Freedom” proposal to change the regulation of broadband Internet access from that of a utility to that of an information service, thus restoring “the Internet to a light-touch regulatory framework,” according to Commission Chairman Ajit Pai. The meeting is to be held Thursday 18 May 2017 at 10:30 in Room TW-C305 of the Federal Communications Commission, 445 12th Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. You may attend, but Open Meetings are steamed live at http://www.fcc.gov/live and can be followed on social media with #OpenMtgFCC. The FCC is publishing the draft text of each item expected to be considered at the next Open Commission Meeting at https://go.usa.gov/xX5Qn. The agenda announcement is available at https://apps.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-344615A1.pdf.
FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn and FTC Commissioner Terrell McSweeny have issued a joint statement “On Leaving Broadband Consumers and Competition Unprotected,” condemning Chairman Pai's plan as handing control of the Internet broadband providers allowing them • to erect barriers or charge tolls to any application, connected device, or website; • to favor their own content over others; • to mine and sell sensitive personal information; and • to limit consumer access to the internet in whatever manner they think will bring them the most profit.
Volume 21, Number 9 Page 3 The statement is available at https://apps.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-344627A1.pdf.
The FCC anticipates significant public engagement and a high volume of filings about the “Restoring Internet Freedom” proposal. The Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau has released a guide to facilitate this public engagement and to make commenting easy. It is available at https://apps.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DOC-344623A1.pdf.
But wait, there's more! On Monday 8 May, the Federal Communications Commission Chief Information Officer Dr. David Bray issued the following statement: “Beginning on Sunday night at midnight, our analysis reveals that the FCC was subject to multiple distributed denial-of-service attacks (DDos). These were deliberate attempts by external actors to bombard the FCC’s comment system with a high amount of traffic to our commercial cloud host. These actors were not attempting to file comments themselves; rather they made it difficult for legitimate commenters to access and file with the FCC. While the comment system remained up and running the entire time, these DDoS events tied up the servers and prevented them from responding to people attempting to submit comments. We have worked with our commercial partners to address this situation and will continue to monitor developments going forward.”
WTO Technical Barrier to Trade Notifications The U.S. Department of Commerce's service, Notify U.S., recently has announced WTO Technical Barrier to Trade notices that may be of interest to Standards Watch readers. If you have a problem with these notices, you can protest through your representative to the WTO. See "Guidance for Comment Submissions by U.S. Industry on TBT Notifications" at http://tsapps.nist.gov/notifyus/data/guidance/guidance.cfm or http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/tbt/ for advice on filing objections. United States of America Notification USA/1287 Date issued: 19 April 2017 Agency responsible: Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ; Food and Drug Administration (FDA) National inquiry point: USA WTO TBT Enquiry Point Products covered: Cosmetics Title: Environmental Defense Fund, Earthjustice, Environmental Working Group, Center for Environmental Health, Healthy Homes Collaborative, Health Justice Project of Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Breast Cancer Fund, Improving Kids' Environment, Consumers Union, Natural Resources Defense Council, Consumer Federation of America, Learning Disabilities Association, Maricel Maffini, and Howard Mielke; Filing of Color Additive Petition (2 pages, in English) Description of content: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing that we have filed a petition, submitted by the Environmental Defense Fund, Earthjustice, Environmental Working Group, Center for Environmental Health, Healthy Homes Collaborative, Health Justice Project of Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Breast Cancer Fund, Improving Kids' Environment, Consumers Union, Natural Resources Defense Council, Consumer Federation of America, Learning Disabilities Association, Maricel Maffini, and Howard Mielke, proposing that FDA repeal the color additive regulation providing for the use of lead acetate in cosmetics intended for coloring hair on the scalp. Objective and rationale: Prevention of deceptive practices and consumer protection; Protection of human health or safety Relevant documents: 82 Federal Register (FR) 16321, 4 April 2017; Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 73. Proposed date of adoption: Not given by country Proposed date of entry into force: Not given by country Final date for comments: 5 June 2017 Full text URL: https://members.wto.org/crnattachments/2017/TBT/USA/17_1936_00_e.pdf Japan Notification JPN/555 Date issued: 24 April 2017 Agency responsible: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
Volume 21, Number 9 Page 4 National inquiry point: Standards Information Service, International Trade Division, Economic Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Products covered: 920 MHz band radio system Title: Partial amendment of Regulations for Enforcement of the Radio Law (5 pages, in English) Description of content: To amend the regulations for the above system. Objective and rationale: The reason for this amendment is to expand the new purpose of 920 MHz band radio system. [The changes affect active and passive RFID systems.] Relevant documents: The basic law is the Radio Law (1950 Law No.131). The amendment will appear in "KAMPO" (Official Government Gazette) when adopted. (available in Japanese). Proposed date of adoption: 1 August 2017 Proposed date of entry into force: 1 August 2017 Final date for comments: 23 June 2017 Full text: https://tsapps.nist.gov/notifyus/docs/wto_country/JPN/full_text/pdf/JPN555(english).pdf Thailand Notification THA/496 Date issued: 26 April 2017 Agency responsible: Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) National inquiry point: Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) Products covered: Electrical wires and cables in general Title: Draft Thai Industrial Standard for Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V (TIS 11) - Part 101 - 25xx: Sheathed cables for general purposes (16 pages, in Thai) Description of content: The Thai Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) has proposed to withdraw TIS 11 - 2553: Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 101: Sheathed cables for general purposes, and replace it with TIS 11: Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 101 - 25xx: Sheathed cables for general purposes. This draft standard specifies types, circuit voltage, material and construction requirements, testing and maximum conductor temperature for sheathed cables including polyvinyl chloride insulated copper cables used in power system installation of rated voltage not exceeding 450/750 V a.c.. Objective and rationale: Protection of human health or safety Relevant documents: TIS 11: Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 v - Part 1: General requirements - Part 2: Test method TIS 2427: Conductors of insulated cables Proposed date of adoption: Not given by country Proposed date of entry into force: Not given by country Final date for comments: 25 June 2017 Full text: https://tsapps.nist.gov/notifyus/docs/wto_country/THA/full_text/pdf/THA496(thai).pdf Uganda Notification UGA/660 Date issued: 27 April 2017 Agency responsible: Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) National inquiry point: Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) Products covered: All products Title: DUS 1747:2017, Standard Practice for Statistical Assessment and Improvement of Expected Agreement Between Two Test Methods that Purport to Measure the Same Property of a Material (20 pages, in English) Description of content: This draft covers statistical methodology for assessing the expected agreement between two standard test methods that purport to measure the same property of a material, and deciding if a simple linear. Objective and rationale: Not applicable Relevant documents: ASTM D6708 - 16b, Standard Practice for Statistical Assessment and Improvement of Expected Agreement Between Two Test Methods that Purport to Measure the Same Property of a Material Proposed date of adoption: 1 June 2017 Proposed date of entry into force: Not given by country Final date for comments: 26 June 2017 European Union Notification EU/482 Date issued: 28 April 2017
Volume 21, Number 9 Page 5 Agency responsible: EU-TBT Enquiry Point National inquiry point: EU-TBT Enquiry Point Products covered: Construction products Title: Draft Commission Delegated Regulation on the conditions for classification, without testing, of cross laminated timber products covered by the harmonised standard EN 16351 and laminated veneer lumber products covered by the harmonised standard EN 14374 with regard to their reaction to fire (5 pages + Annex 3 pages, in English) Description of content: This draft delegated act under the Construction Products Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 lays down the conditions under which cross laminated timber products covered by EN 16351 and laminated veneer lumber products covered by EN 14374 can be classified with regard to their reaction to fire performance, without further testing being required. Objective and rationale: The manufacturers of the construction products concerned are allowed, under the conditions laid down in the draft Commission Delegated Regulation, to classify the reaction to fire performance of their products without further testing being required, since the performance of the products concerned has already been sufficiently demonstrated by stable test results. This simplified procedure aims to serve the objective of avoiding unnecessary administrative burdens and costs. Relevant documents: Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing Council Directive 89/106/EEC. Official Journal of the EU No L 88 of 4.4.2011, page 5: http://eur- lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2011:088:0005:0043:EN:PDF Proposed date of adoption: Not given by country Proposed date of entry into force: Not given by country Final date for comments: 27 June 2017 Full text: https://tsapps.nist.gov/notifyus/docs/wto_country/EU/full_text/pdf/EU482[1](english).pdf and https://tsapps.nist.gov/notifyus/docs/wto_country/EU/full_text/pdf/EU482[2](english).pdf European Union Notification EU/483 Date issued: 28 April 2017 Agency responsible: EU-TBT Enquiry Point National inquiry point: EU-TBT Enquiry Point Products covered: Construction products Title: Draft Commission Delegated Regulation on the conditions for classification, without testing, of cross laminated timber products covered by the harmonised standard EN 16351 and laminated veneer lumber products covered by the harmonised standard EN 14374 with regard to their fire protection ability (5 pages + Annex 3 pages, in English) Description of content: This draft delegated act under the Construction Products Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 lays down the conditions under which cross laminated timber products covered by EN 16351 and laminated veneer lumber products covered by EN 14374 can be classified with regard to their fire protection ability performance, without further testing being required. Objective and rationale: The manufacturers of the construction products concerned are allowed, under the conditions laid down in the draft Commission Delegated Regulation, to classify the fire protection ability performance of their products without further testing being required, since the performance of the products concerned has already been sufficiently demonstrated by stable test results. This simplified procedure aims to serve the objective of avoiding unnecessary administrative burdens and costs. Relevant documents: Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing Council Directive 89/106/EEC. Official Journal of the EU No L 88 of 4.4.2011, page 5. http://eur- lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2011:088:0005:0043:EN:PDF Proposed date of adoption: Not given by country Proposed date of entry into force: Not given by country Final date for comments: 27 June 2017 Full text: https://tsapps.nist.gov/notifyus/docs/wto_country/EU/full_text/pdf/EU483[1](english).pdf and https://tsapps.nist.gov/notifyus/docs/wto_country/EU/full_text/pdf/EU483[2](english).pdf Canada Notification CAN/522 Date issued: 26 April 2017 Agency responsible: Department of Innovation, Sciences and Economic Development
Volume 21, Number 9 Page 6 National inquiry point: Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada Notified under Article: 2.9.2 , 5.6.2 Products covered: Radiocommunications Title: Notice No. SMSE-007-17 - Release of ICES-003, Issue 6 (Amendment 1) (1 page, in English; 1 page, in French) Description of content: Notice is hereby given by the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development that the following gazette has been updated on its website: http://www.ic.gc.ca/spectrum. Interference Causing Equipment Standard ICES-003, Issue 6 (Amendment 1), Information Technology Equipment (Including Digital Apparatus) - Limits and Methods of Measurement. Industry will have until April 30, 2019, to ensure that external thermostats sold, offered for sale, manufactured, imported, distributed, or leased are compliant with ICES-003. [“External thermostats” would include smart thermostats that allow your furnace or air conditioner to be controlled via an app on your mobile device.] Objective and rationale: Protection of the network Relevant documents: Canada Gazette, Part I, 15 April 2017, (available in English and French): http://www.gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2017/2017-04-15/html/notice-avis-eng.ph p Proposed date of adoption: Not given by country Proposed date of entry into force: 4 April2017 Final date for comments: 14 July 2017 Full text: https://tsapps.nist.gov/notifyus/docs/wto_country/CAN/full_text/pdf/CAN522[1](english).pdf and https://tsapps.nist.gov/notifyus/docs/wto_country/CAN/full_text/pdf/CAN522[2](english).pdf
ANSI Public Review Announcements The following documents have been announced for public review by ANSI. Please send your comments before the deadline to the person indicated and to ANSI's Board of Standards Review at [email protected]. Due 12 June 2017 BSR/ASHRAE Addendum bi to BSR/ASHRAE Standard 135-201x, BACnet - A Data Communication Protocol for Building Automation and Control Networks (addenda to ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 135-2016) This addendum adds a new Audit Reporter object type and new audit notification services to report auditable actions. Addendum bi also changes DeviceCommunicationControl Service for Audit Reporting and modifies Logging Objects to allow for Extremely Large Logs. Single copy price: $35.00 Obtain an electronic copy from: http://www.ashrae.org/standards-research--technology/public-review-drafts Send comments to: http://www.ashrae.org/standards-research--technology/public-review-drafts
BSR/ASHRAE Addendum bp to BSR/ASHRAE Standard 135-201x, BACnet - A Data Communication Protocol for Building Automation and Control Networks (addenda to ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 135-2016) This addendum makes rules for POST consistent with rules for PUT; makes “type” consistent at all levels and introduces “effectiveType”; fully specifies the behavior of “includes”; removes the path syntax from the”select” query parameter/the incorrect table for callback formats; resolves conflicting statements about configuring external authorization servers; allows plain texts POSTs for primitive data and extended error numbers; adds new error numbers and a formal definition for JSON equivalent to XML's
BSR/CAAS v3.0-201x, CAAS Standards Version 3.0 (new standard) CAAS Standards Version 3.0 is designed to provide administrative and operational guidelines for the entire EMS/ground ambulance transportation industry. It establishes standardized administrative and operational requirements in the areas of organizational management, inter-agency relations, general management, financial management, community relations, public affairs, human resources, clinical standards, safe operations, managing risk, equipment, vehicles, facilities. and communications center. Single copy price: $30.00
Volume 21, Number 9 Page 7 Obtain an electronic copy from: https://store.caas.org/eweb/shopping/shopping.aspx? site=caas&webcode=shopping&prd_key=212b45c8-877d-4a11-9966-4a299134a40e Send comments to: Marcie McGlynn, [email protected]
BSR/DASMA 303-201x, Performance Criteria for Accessible Communications Entry Systems (new standard) This standard defines general requirements and performance-based criteria for evaluating accessible communications entry systems and is intended to cover accessible communications entry systems generally used for public pedestrian access to controlled-entry buildings for intercom or assistance purposes. This standard is not intended to cover communications entry systems generally used for emergency access. Single copy price: Free Order from: [email protected] Send comments to: [email protected]
BSR/ISA 50.00.01-1975 (R201x), Compatibility of Analog Signals for Electronic Industrial Process Instruments (reaffirmation of ANSI/ISA 50.00.01-1975 (R2012)) This document applies to analog dc signals used in process control and monitoring systems to transmit information between subsystems or separated elements of systems. Its purpose is to provide for compatibility between the several subsystems or separated elements of given systems. This document need not apply to signals entirely used within a subsystem. When signals are to be transmitted to or received from subsystems or elements provided by different suppliers, they shall comply with the specified requirements for transmitters and receivers described in this standard. Single copy price: $40.00 Order from and send comments to: Eliana Brazda, [email protected]
BSR/MEDBIQ EA.10.1-201x, Educational Achievement (new standard) Educational Achievements contains evidence of competence or achievement of a performance level or milestone and judgments as to whether or not a learner has achieved a particular competence or performance level or been entrusted to perform a professional activity. Results of broader assessments are included as well, such as standardized test results. Single copy price: Free Obtain from: https://medbiq.org/sites/default/files/files/EducationalAchievementSpecification.pdf Send comments to: https://medbiq.org/public_review_educational_achievement
BSR/PEARL EERS-201x, Electrical Equipment Reconditioning Standard (new standard) The PEARL Reconditioning Standard pertains to the reconditioning of electrical distribution equipment and accessories. The term “reconditioning” is identified as "the process of returning electrical equipment to safe operating condition as recommended by the manufacturer's instructions or industrial standards, and tested by recognized industrial test standards." Single copy price: $375.00 Obtain an electronic copy from: [email protected] Send comments to: [email protected]
BSR/RVIA EGS-1-201x, Standard for Engine Generator Sets for RV Safety Requirements (revision of ANSI/RVIA EGS-1-2013) This standard sets forth safety requirements and standards for engine generators intended for installation and operation in recreational vehicles and similar mobile applications. It is not intended to apply to emergency or standby generators with integral fuel tanks, welding generators, farm lighting plants, variable-speed generators for railroad car installations, military specification engine generators, marine use, or similar specialized equipment. Included in this standard are recommended safety measures for installations, use, and care. Single copy price: Free Order from and send comments to: Kent Perkins, [email protected]
BSR/UL 60947-5-5-201X, Standard for Safety for Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 5-5: Control circuit devices and switching elements - Electrical emergency stop device with mechanical latching function (identical national adoption of IEC 60947-5-5)
Volume 21, Number 9 Page 8 This section of IEC 60947-5 provides detailed specifications relating to the electrical and mechanical construction of emergency stop devices with mechanical latching function and to their testing. This standard is applicable to electrical control circuit devices and switching elements which are used to initiate an emergency stop signal. Such devices may be either provided with their own enclosure, or installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. An emergency stop device may also be used to provide an emergency switching-off function. Single copy price: Contact comm2000 for pricing and delivery options Order from: comm2000, http://www.comm-2000.com Send comments to: Casey Granata, [email protected]
BSR/UL 1472-201x, Standard for Safety for Solid-State Dimming Controls (revision of ANSI/UL 1472-2015) This proposal for UL 1472 covers the following topics: (1) Addition of 347 VAC synthetic load characteristics to represent electronic ballasts and selfballasted lamps; (2) Addition of requirements for CFL and LED - recovery time; (3) Editorial correction of clause 5.10.2 to correct figure number reference and renaming of figure 4; (4) Clarification of lamp compatibility information provided in clause 7.1.8; and (5) Addition of abbreviation “EFL” denoting “Electronic Fluorescent Ballast” light load to table 15. Single copy price: Contact comm2000 for pricing and delivery options Order from: comm2000, http://www.comm-2000.com Send comments to: Derrick Martin, [email protected]
BSR/UL 1598-201X, Standard for Safety for Luminaires (revision of ANSI/UL 1598-2012) The following changes in requirements to the Standard for Luminaires, UL 1598, are being proposed: (1) Revise requirements for combination HID/incandescent lamp replacement marking for remote ballasted HID luminaires; (2) Revise requirements for Rain and Sprinkler Test Methods; (3) Add requirements for luminaires for use in clothes closets in clause 12.7 (USA); (4) Revise requirements for self-threading screw torque; (5) Add paragraph 1.3 to reference UL 8750 for requirements for LED components and subassemblies; (6) Add standard references to clause 2; (7) Revise polymeric material requirements for LED optics; (8) Clarify requirements for luminaires using lampholders having cellulosic fiber husks; (9) Clarify requirements for the use of flexible cord and attachment plugs for connecting luminaires to the branch circuit; (10) Add requirements for recessed luminaires for installation in air-handling spaces; (11) Add supplementary requirements for LED luminaires; (12) Revise electrical spacings to include USA requirement for printed wiring board; (13) Revise enclosure requirements; (14) Add standard references to Annex A; (15) Add requirements for LED Type Non-IC inherently protected recessed luminaires; (16) Revise requirements for thermal protection for LED recessed luminaires; (17) Add requirements for mechanical joints and fastenings; (18) Revise existing definitions and add new definitions; (19) Revise flammability requirements for an LED lens and diffuser; (20) Add spacings options for UL 1598 using requirements from UL 840; (21) Add requirements for luminaires for use in clothes closets in clause 12.8 (CAN); (22) Add new section 11.1.5 (CAN) for polymeric light diffusers and lenses compliance with the National Building Code of Canada; (23) Revise font size requirements for product labels; (24) Revise definition of User Maintenance; (25) Revise requirement in part (c) of clause 10.6.9 (CAN) to include wallmounted luminaires; and (26) Revise requirements for factory production-line tests and dielectric voltage withstand testing (DVWT). Single copy price: Contact comm2000 for pricing and delivery options Order from: comm2000, http://www.comm-2000.com Send comments to: Heather Sakellariou, [email protected]
Volume 21, Number 9 Page 9 Due 19 June 2017 BSR/AWS C7.4/C7.4M-201X, Process Specification and Operator Qualification for Laser Beam Welding (revision of ANSI/AWS C7.4/C7.4M-2008) This specification covers the preparation, processing, and quality control requirements for laser beam welding. Welding equipment includes Gas Lasers (CO2) and SolidState Lasers (Nd:YAG, Yb:YAG, Nd:Glass, Diode, Ruby, Disk, and Fiber) in both pulsed, continuous power (CW) and quasicontinuous (QCW) output as defined in AWS A3.0/A3.0, Standard Welding Terms and Definitions. Tutorial information regarding techniques of welding or details of equipment setup or operation is beyond the scope of this specification. Single copy price: $68.00 Order from and send comments to: Peter Portela, [email protected] Due 27 June 2017 BSR/UL 62-201X, Standard for Safety for Flexible Cords and Cables (Proposals Dated 4/28/17) (revision of ANSI/UL 62-2014) The standard specifies the requirements for flexible cords, elevator cables, hoistway cables rated 600 V maximum, electric vehicle cables rated 1000 V maximum, and intended for use in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part I and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 0, General Requirements - Canadian Electrical Code, Part II, in Canada, NOM-001-SEDE, La Norma de Instalaciones Electricas, in Mexico, and NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC), in the United States. Products included: Service cords; elevator cables; hoistway cables; heater cords; range and dryer cords; cords for decorative lighting; tinsel and lamp cords; special-use cords; and electric vehicle cables. Single copy price: Contact comm2000 for pricing and delivery options Order from: comm2000, http://www.comm-2000.com Send comments to: Linda Phinney, [email protected] Due 4 July 2017 BSR/ASME B30.16-201x, Overhead Underhung and Stationary Hoists (revision of ANSI/ASME B30.16-2012) Volume B30.16 includes provisions that apply to the construction, installation, operation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of overhead underhung and stationary hoists including hand chain-operated, electricpowered and air-powered chain and wire rope hoists used for, but not limited to, vertical lifting and lowering of freely suspended, unguided loads that consist of equipment and materials. (See Figs. 16-0.1-1 throu