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1 PLASA Standards News June 2013 Volume 17, Number 12 Table of Contents Final Call on Two PLASA Standards in Public Review...1 Event Safety Guide Still in Public Review but Not Forever...1 No more ANSI TIA 485-A... 2 ANSI Offers Webinar on Standards... 2 OHSA Guidelines for Live Performance Structures Announced for Ontario...2 NFPA Seeks SAF-AXM Committee Members...2 ANSI Public Review Announcements...3 Due 21 July Due 29 July Due 05 August Due 20 August BSI Public Review Announcements... 5 Due 31 July Final Actions on American National Standards...5 New ANS Projects... 6 Draft IEC & ISO Documents... 6 Recently Published IEC & ISO Documents...8 Withdrawn from Consideration... 9 TSP Meeting Schedule... 9 Final Call on Two PLASA Standards in Public Review Two PLASA standards are nearing the end of their public review. The public review materials for the standards are available at Responses are due before the end of day on 7 July 2013; the reviews will have ended when July 8 starts. BSR E1.6-4, Portable Control of Fixed-Speed Electric Chain Hoists in the Entertainment Industry This draft is part of the E1.6 powered entertainment rigging project. This standard covers the minimum requirements for the selection and use of portable electric chain hoist control systems. Permanently installed systems are outside the scope of this standard. Construction or design of controllers is governed by standards such as UL508A and as such are outside the scope of this standard. BSR E1.39, Entertainment Technology Selection and Use of Personal Fall Arrest Systems on Portable Structures Used in the Entertainment Industry This standard establishes minimum requirements for the selection and use of personal fall arrest systems on portable structures in the entertainment industry. It also establishes minimum requirements for manufacturers and owners of these structures being used as work platforms. The purpose of the document is to provide employers and workers methods for protecting workers in the entertainment industry that meet or exceed current standards for industrial fall protection. Event Safety Guide Still in Public Review but Not Forever The Event Safety Guide: A guide to health, safety and welfare at live music and similar events in the United States, is available for public review and comment on the Event Safety Alliance website ( to all registered users of the site. Registration is free and minimal personal information is collected. The deadline for comment is 5 August Volume 17, Number 12 Page 1

2 This U.S. Event Safety Guide is based on the book by the same name published in the UK by the Health and Safety Executive, but it has been rewritten to suit North American events. Of particular note is the inclusion of information from the Federal Emergency Management Agency on emergency preparedness for special events. No more ANSI TIA 485-A The American National Standard that specifies the electrical characteristics of the generators and receivers used in ANSI E1.11, DMX512A, is no more. In the May 24 issue of Standards Action, ANSI had two announcements relevant to TIA 485-A. One was a notice that the Telecommunications Industry Association was abandoning its project to reaffirm ANSI/TIA 485-A-1998 (R2003), Electrical Characteristics of Generators and Receivers for Use in Balanced Digital Multipoint Systems. The second notice was that ANSI/TIA 485-A-1998 (R2003), among others, would be withdrawn as an American National Standard because it had not been reaffirmed or revised within the five-year period following its approval as an ANS. The withdrawal would be effective 30 days after the publication of that notice in the May 24 issue. Time's up. TIA 485-A still exists, but it is now a legacy document, and no longer an American National Standard. These notices were published on page 7 of Standards Action volume 44, number 21. That publication is available in the Standards Action folder at ANSI Offers Webinar on Standards "What is an American National Standard anyway?" is a free 60 to 90 minute webinar to be offered by ANSI on 17 July 2013, at 1:30 pm Eastern Time. If you wish to attend, please register at The purpose is to offer a basic overview of the American National Standards (ANS) process, ANSI s role, the role of 228 ANSI-Accredited Standards Developers ( the ANSI Essential Requirements ( and how stakeholders can participate in this voluntary consensus standards development process. The webinar will include a Q&A opportunity. Questions? Ask psa@ansi.org and all things will be made clear. OHSA Guidelines for Live Performance Structures Announced for Ontario The OHSA applies to all workers (as defined in the OHSA) in the Live Performance Industry in Ontario whether they are employees, independent contractors, self-employed, on contract or on honorarium, and whether they are from inside or outside the province or country. Beyond their obligations under the OHSA, as a best practice, workplace parties should protect visitors and volunteers with the same health and safety policies that have been established for workers. The failure of any temporary performance/event structure, no matter how large or small, can have devastating results. Factors in these failures may include severe weather, overloading of the structure, improper design, unstable ground conditions, component failure, inadequately trained workers, improper installation, or any combination of these factors. Particular attention should be given to these factors when designing the structure and throughout its erection, use and dismantling. Download the guidelines at NFPA Seeks SAF-AXM Committee Members The NFPA Committee on Safety to Life Assembly Occupancies is seeking members in the interest classifications of Installer/Maintainer, Applied Research/Testing Laboratory, Insurance, Consumer, Labor, Manufacturer and Special Expert. If you are interested, please visit review what would be required from you, and submit an application. The committee is responsible for chapters 12 and 13 of Volume 17, Number 12 Page 2

3 NFPA 101, the Life Safety Code, and NFPA 102, Standard for Grandstands, Folding and Telescopic Seating, Tents, and Membrane Structures. ANSI Public Review Announcements The following recent ANSI public review announcements are likely to be of interest to Standards News readers. Please send your comments, before the deadline, to the person indicated and to the Board of Standards Review at the American National Standards Institute at Due 21 July 2013 BSR/UL X, Standard for Safety for Portable Electric Luminaires (revision of ANSI/UL a) The following changes in requirements to the Standard for Portable Electric Luminaires, UL 153, are being proposed: Add exception to 123C.5.2 for through-cord fittings on hand lights. Send comments to Heather Sakellariou, BSR/UL x, Standard for Safety for Seasonal and Holiday Decorative Products (revision of ANSI/UL ) This standard covers miscellaneous revisions to requirements for consistency with the wattage marking; and revision to requirements for lighting strings with nonstandard multi-pin connectors. Send comments to Megan Sepper, Due 29 July 2013 BSR/AWS B2.1/B2.1M-201X, Specification for Welding Procedure and Performance Qualification (revision of ANSI/AWS B2.1/B2.1M-2008) This specification provides the requirements for qualification of welding procedure specifications, welders, and welding operators for manual, semiautomatic, mechanized, and automatic welding. The welding processes included are electrogas welding, electron beam welding, electroslag welding, flux-cored arc welding, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, laser-beam welding, oxyfuel gas welding, plasma arc welding, shielded metal arc welding, stud arc welding, and submerged arc welding. Base metals, filler metals, qualification variables, welding designs, and testing requirements are also included. Single copy price: $ Order from and send comments to Andrew Davis, BSR/EIA 575-B-200x, Thick Film Resistor Specification (revision and redesignation of ANSI/EIA 575- A-2005) This standard covers thick-film general-purpose rectangular leadless discrete fixed resistors with temperature coefficients of Plus or minus 350 PPM/degrees C (ranging from plus or minus 50 PPM/degrees C to plus or minus 350 PPM/degrees C) and greater and resistance tolerances of plus or minus 5% (ranging from plus or minus 0.5% to plus or minus 5%) and greater for use in surface-mounting applications using soldering techniques. Single copy price: $80.00 Order from: Global Engineering Documents, Send comments to Edward Mikoski, emikoski@eciaonline.org BSR Z x, Standard for Safe Use of Lasers (revision of ANSI Z ) This standard provides recommendations for the safe use of lasers and laser systems that operate at wavelengths between 180 nm and 1 mm. Single copy price: $30.00 Order from and send comments to Barbara Sams, bsams@lia.org BSR/NECA (R201x), Standard for Installing Aluminum Rigid Metal Conduits (reaffirmation of ANSI/NECA ) This standard describes installation procedures for aluminum rigid metal conduit, including aluminum RMC with a supplementary PVC coating. Single copy price: $20.00 Order from and send comments to Diana Brioso at diana.brioso@necanet.org Volume 17, Number 12 Page 3

4 BSR C x, For Roadway and Area Lighting - Concrete Lighting Poles (revision and redesignation of ANSI C136.36B-2008) This standard applies to concrete lighting poles used in roadway and area lighting equipment and includes nomenclature, performance criteria, marking and recordkeeping requirements, and certain minimal material needs. It does not cover concrete poles manufactured with any modified concrete mix incorporating the use of polymers or other modifiers. Single copy price: $47.00 Order from and send comments to Megan Hayes at mailto:megan.hayes@nema.org BSR/EIA 748-C-201x, Earned Value Management Systems (revision and redesignation of ANSI/GEIA 748-B- 007) The earned value management system guidelines incorporate best business practices to provide strong benefits for program or enterprise planning and control. The processes include integration of program scope, schedule, and cost objectives, establishment of a baseline plan for accomplishment of program objectives, and use of earned value techniques for performance measurement during the execution of a program. Single copy price: $72.00 Obtain an electronic copy from: Send comments to standards@techamerica.org BSR/UL X, Standard for Safety for Attachment Plugs and Receptacles (revision of ANSI/UL ) Revision of Supplement SF to address receptacles with integral Class 2 power supply and separable Class 2 wire lead assembly. Contact comm2000 for pricing and delivery options at Send comments to Patricia Sena at patricia.a.sena@ul.com Due 05 August 2013 BSR/AWS B x, Welding Procedure Specification for Naval Applications (SWPS-N): Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (S-1), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, MIL-7018-M, As- Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Plate and Structural Naval Applications (new standard) This standard contains the essential welding variables for carbon steel in the thickness range of 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch, using manual shielded metal arc welding. It cites the base metals and operating conditions necessary to make the weldment, the filler metal specifications, and joint designs for fillet welds, partial penetration groove welds, full penetration groove welds with backing, and full penetration welds that are welded from both sides. This SWPS-N was developed primarily for naval applications that require performance to NAVSEA Technical Publication S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248, Requirements for Welding and Brazing Procedure and Performance Qualification. Single copy price: $9.00 Order from Alexander Diaz, Adiaz@aws.org Send comments to Andrew Davis at adavis@aws.org BSR/AWS B x, Welding Procedure Specification for Naval Applications (SWPS-N): Shielded Metal Arc Welding of Carbon Steel (S-1), 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch Thick, MIL-7018-M, As- Welded or PWHT Condition, Primarily Pipe for Naval Applications (new standard) This standard contains the essential welding variables for carbon steel in the thickness range of 1/8 through 1-1/2 inch, using manual shielded metal arc welding. It cites the base metals and operating conditions necessary to make the weldment, the filler metal specifications, and joint designs for fillet welds, full penetration groove welds with backing, and joints welded from both sides. This SWPS-N was developed primarily for naval applications that require performance to NAVSEA Technical Publication S9074-AQ-GIB -010/248, Requirements for Welding and Brazing Procedure and Performance Qualification. Single copy price: $9.00 Order from Alexander Diaz, Adiaz@aws.org Send comments to Andrew Davis at adavis@aws.org Due 20 August 2013 BSR/UL x, Standard for Safety for Flexible Cords and Cables (Proposals Dated 6/21/13) (revision of ANSI/UL a) This standard specifies the requirements for flexible cords, elevator cables, electric vehicle cables, and hoistway cables rated 600 V maximum and intended for use in accordance with CSA C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), Part I and CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 0, General Requirements - Canadian Electrical Code, Volume 17, Number 12 Page 4

5 Part II, in Canada; NOM-001-SEDE, La Norma de Instalaciones Electricas (Mexican Electrical Code [MEC]), in Mexico; and NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC), in the United States. Contact comm2000 for pricing or to order a copy at Send comments to Linda Phinney, Linda.L.Phinney@ul.com BSI Public Review Announcements BSI Standards has announced a draft document for public review that might be of interest to Standards News readers. The document may be commented on at Due 31 July 2013 EN Hearing protectors. Recommendations for selection, use, care and maintenance. Guidance document This document gives recommendations for the selection, use, care and maintenance of hearing protectors. Final Actions on American National Standards The standards actions listed below have been approved by the ANSI Board of Standards Review (BSR) or by an ANSI-Audited Designator, as applicable. ANSI/ASME B (R2013), Class 5 Interference - Fit Thread (reaffirmation of ANSI/ASME B (R2008)): 12 June 2013 ANSI/AWS D1.2/D1.2M-2013, Structural Welding Code - Aluminum (revision of ANSI/AWS D1.2/D1.2M:2008): 11 June 2013 ANSI/NFPA 51B-2013, Standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting, and Other Hot Work (revision of ANSI/NFPA 51B-2009): 17 June 2013 ANSI/NFPA , Recommended Practice on Static Electricity (revision of ANSI/NFPA ): 17 June 2013 ANSI/NFPA , Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems (revision of ANSI/NFPA ): 17 June 2013 ANSI/NFPA , Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications (revision of ANSI/NFPA ): 17 June 2013 ANSI/NFPA , Standard for Incident Management Personnel Professional Qualifications (revision of ANSI/NFPA ): 17 June 2013 ANSI/NFPA , Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner (revision of ANSI/NFPA ): 17 June 2013 ANSI/UL 498A-2013, Standard for Safety for Current Taps and Adapters (revision of ANSI/UL 498A-2012): 11 June 2013 ANSI/UL 498A-2013A, Standard for Safety for Current Taps and Adapters (revision of ANSI/UL 498A-2012): 11 June 2013 ANSI/SCTE , Test Method for Connector/Cable Twist (revision of ANSI/SCTE ): 12 June 2013 ANSI/TIA E-1[E]-2006, Wireless Radio Telecommunications Intersystems - Introduction to TIA-41 (withdrawal of ANSI/TIA E-1[E]-2006): 14 June 2013 Volume 17, Number 12 Page 5

6 New ANS Projects ANSI has announced the following new projects that might materially affect Standards News readers or at least be interesting to them. You may contact the developer if you object to the project and wish it to be abandoned, or if you would like to point out that it's scope is covered by an existing standard, thereby possibly making the project redundant or conflicting. Directly and materially affected readers wishing to receive more information or to submit comments are requested to contact the standards developer listed by the date listed, which is the required 30 days from ANSI's publication. BSR/ASTM WK x, New Test Method for Thermal Endurance of Coating Powders Used for Integral Bus Bar Insulation Systems (new standard) This test method provides a procedure for evaluating thermal endurance of coating powders by determining the length of aging time at selected elevated temperatures required to achieve dielectric breakdown at room temperature at a pre-determined proof voltage. For more information please visit Barr Harbor Drive or contact Jeff Richardson at accreditation@astm.org. BSR/ASTM WK x, New Test Method for Thermal Endurance of Coating Powders Used for Powder Coating Insulation Systems (new standard) This test method provides a procedure for evaluating thermal endurance of coating powders by determining the length of aging time at selected elevated temperatures required to achieve dielectric breakdown at room temperature at a pre-determined proof voltage. For more information please visit or contact Jeff Richardson at accreditation@astm.org. BSR/EIA A-201x, Environmental Test Methodology for Assessing the Performance of Electrical Connectors and Sockets Used in Controlled Environment Applications (revision and redesignation of ANSI/EIA ) This document is intended for use in all electronic components, supplies, and equipment applications. This standard is recommended for use by authorized distributors purchasing and selling of electronic components, supplies, and equipment. The requirements of this standard are generic and intended to be applied to organizations that procure electronic components, supplies, and equipment. For more information please contact Laura Donohoe at ldonohoe@eciaonline.org. BSR/ISEA Z x, Minimum Requirements for Workplace First Aid Kits and Supplies (revision of ANSI/ISEA Z ) This standard establishes minimum performance requirements for firstaid kits and their supplies that are intended for use in various work environments and includes labeling criteria for such kits. Classification of first-aid kits is based on characteristics such as portability, ability to be mounted, and resistance to water and corrosion. Further distinction is made whereby the assortment of items and quantity of each item is specified based on the anticipated number of users intended to be served by each first-aid kit. For more information please contact Cristine Fargo at cfargo@safetyequipment.org. BSR C x, Roadway and Area Lighting - Mercury Lamps - Guide for Selection (revision of ANSI C (R2009)) This standard covers the selection of mercury vapor lamps recommended for use in roadway and area lighting equipment. For more information please contact Megan Hayes at megan.hayes@nema.org. BSR E x, DMX512 Extensions for Architectural Lighting (new standard) DMX512 Extensions for Architectural Lighting is a project in response to the increased use of ANSI E1.11 in architectural applications, sometimes with proprietary Alternate START Code messages to make it more suitable for these applications. Of particular interest is providing direct control of luminaires. The project is expected to build on ANSI E1.11's physical layer, but investigation will consider if EIA 485-A is indeed the best networking technology for direct luminaire control. For more information please contact Karl Ruling at karl.ruling@plasa.org. Draft IEC & ISO Documents The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) are considering the following documents for approval. The document are available from your nation's Volume 17, Number 12 Page 6

7 representative organization to the IEC and ISO. Comments should be sent via your representative before the deadline date shown. Comments from citizens of the United States of America on IEC drafts should be sent to Charles T. Zegers at and comments on ISO drafts should be sent to Rachel Howenstine at The final date for offering comments is listed. ISO 5175/DAmd1, Equipment used in gas welding, cutting and allied processes - Safety devices for fuel gases and oxygen or compressed air - General specifications, requirements and tests - Amendment 1-09 September /1702/CDV, IEC A1 Ed.3: Amendment 1 to IEC Ed.3: Rotating electrical machines - Part 8: Terminal markings and direction of rotation, 13 September C/1866/CDV, IEC and -6183, Graphical symbols for installation expertise, 13 September C/1053/CD, IEC Ed.1: AC and/or DC-supplied electronic controlgear for discharge lamps (excluding fluorescent lamps) - Performance requirements for low frequency squarewave operation, 13 September /1400/CD, IEC /Ed4: Specifications for particular types of winding wires - Part 4: Solderable polyurethane enamelled round copper wire, class 130, 13 September /1402/CD, IEC /Ed2: Specifications for particular types of winding wires - Part 39: Glass-fibre braided resin or varnish impregnated, bare or enamelled rectangular copper wire, temperature index 180, 13 September /1404/CD, IEC /Ed2: Specifications for particular types of winding wires - Part 40: Glass-fibre braided resin or varnish impregnated, bare or enamelled rectangular copper wire, temperature index 200, 13 September C/221/CD, IEC : Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-24: Testing and measurement techniques - Test methods for protective devices for HEMP conducted disturbance, 13 September C/1050/CD, IEC A1 Ed.2: Lamp control gear - Part 2-3: Particular requirements for a.c. and/or d.c. supplied electronic control gear for fluorescent lamps, 06 September D/1093/CDV, IEC Ed.1: Luminaire performance - Part 2-1: Particular requirements for LED luminaires, 06 September /2227/CDV, IEC Ed.1: Lithium ion capacitors for use in electric and electronic equipment - Test methods for electrical characteristics, 06 September /403/CD, IEC Ed.3: Safety of transformers, reactors, power supply units and combinations thereof - EMC requirements, 06 September /465/CDV, IEC Ed. 2: Organic light emitting diode displays - Part 1-2: Terminology and letter symbols, 06 September 2013 CIS/A/1031/CDV, Amendment 2 to CISPR (f2): Requirements when using an external preamplifier with a measuring receiver, 06 September /1546/FDIS, IEC /Ed.1: Electricity metering data exchange - The DLMS/COSEM suite - Part 3-1: Use of local area networks on twisted pair with carrier signalling, 26 July B/2339B/CDV, IEC /Ed2: Connectors for electronic equipment - Product requirements - Part 2-104: Circular connectors - Detail specification for circular connectors with M8 screw-locking or snaplocking, 16 August D/541A/CD, IEC Ed1.0: Mechanical structures for electronic equipment - Dimensions of mechanical structures of the 482,6 mm (19 in) series - Part-3-108: Dimensions of subracks Rtype and plug-in units, 09 August 2013 Volume 17, Number 12 Page 7

8 48D/542/FDIS, IEC /Ed1: Mechanical structures for electronic equipment - Thermal management for cabinets in accordance with IEC and IEC series - Part 4: Cooling performance tests for water supplied heat exchangers in electronic cabinets, 26 July B/873/FDIS, IEC /Ed.3:Thermocouples- Part 1 Ed 3.0: EMF specifications and tolerances, 26 July /474/FDIS, IEC Ed.1: Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) displays - Part 5-3: Measuring methods of image sticking and lifetime, 26 July /465/DTS, IEC/TS Ed 3: Metallic Communication Cable Test Methods - Part 4-1: Introduction to Electromagnetic (EMC) Test Methods, 13 September B/1703/CD, IEC f63 Ed.3: Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety - Part 1: Lamp caps; Part 2: Lampholders - Proposal for a new fit PGJX36, 16 August C/222/CD, IEC : Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-36: Testing and measurement techniques - IEMI Immunity Test Methods for Equipment and Systems, 20 September B/688/CD, IEC : Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-31: Testing and measurement techniques - AC mains ports broadband conducted disturbance immunity test, 20 September A/815/CDV, IEC : Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-19: Testing and measurement techniques - Test for immunity to conducted, differential mode disturbances and signalling in the frequency range 2 khz to 150 khz at a.c. power ports, 20 September /812/FDIS, IEC : Electroacoustics - Sound level meters - Part 1: Specifications, 16 August /813/FDIS, IEC : Electroacoustics - Sound level meters - Part 2: Pattern evaluation tests, 16 August /814/FDIS, IEC : Electroacoustics - Sound level meters - Part 3: Periodic tests, 16 August /815/DC, Additional amendment of IEC :2010: Electroacoustics - Audio-frequency induction loop systems for assisted hearing - Part 1: Methods of measuring and specifying the performance of system components, 26 July 2013 Recently Published IEC & ISO Documents Listed here are documents recently approved by the International Electrotechnical Commission and the International Organization for Standardization. Most are available at the ANSI Electronic Standards Store (ESS) at ISO 6847:2013, Welding consumables - Deposition of a weld metal pad for chemical analysis, $53.00 ISO 12932:2013, Welding - Laser-arc hybrid welding of steels, nickel and nickel alloys - Quality levels for imperfections, $ ISO :2013, Specification and qualification of welding procedures for metallic materials - Welding procedure test - Part 14: Laser-arc hybrid welding of steels, nickel and nickel alloys, $ IEC/TS Ed. 4.0 b cor.2:2013, Corrigendum 2 - Effects of current on human beings and livestock - Part 1: General aspects, FREE Volume 17, Number 12 Page 8

9 Withdrawn from Consideration The following projects have been withdrawn: BSR/ASTM D x, Test Methods for DC Resistance or Conductance of Insulating Materials (revision of ANSI/ASTM D ) BSR/ASTM D x, Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation (revision of ANSI/ASTM D a) BSR/ASTM D x, Test Methods for Electrical Performance Properties of Insulations and Jackets for Telecommunications Wire and Cable (revision of ANSI/ASTM D ) TSP Meeting Schedule The Stage Lifts Working Group normally meets by Webex on the second Monday of each month. For more information, contact Kurt Pragman at The meetings shown below are scheduled to be held at the Marriott Solana in Westlake, Texas. A link to the hotel room reservation form is available at Control Protocols Plugfest 16:00-21:00 Friday 2 August :00-21:00 Saturday 3 August :00-21:00 Sunday 4 August :00 - noon Monday 5 August 2013 Control Protocols Working Group 09:00-13:00 Saturday 3 August 2013 Control Protocols BSR E1.49 Task Group 13:00-19:00 Friday 2 August 2013 Electrical Power Working Group 08:00 - noon Friday 2 August 2013 Floors Working Group 14:30-18:00 Friday 2 August 2013 Fog & Smoke Working Group 20:00-22:00 Friday 2 August 2013 Rigging Working Group 13:00-18:00 Thursday 1 August 2013 Rigging BSR E1.21 Outdoor Structures TG 08:00 - noon Thursday 1 August 2013 Rigging Fire Safety Curtain Task Group 19:00-23:00 Thursday 1 August 2013 Rigging BSR E1.43 Performer Flying TG Rigging BSR E1.47 Inspections Task Group 09:00-18:00 Friday 2 August :00-18:00 Saturday 3 August :00 -noon Thursday 1 August :00 -noon Friday 2 August 2013 Technical Standards Council 09:00-13:00 Sunday 4 August 2013 The following meetings will be held at the Las Vegas Hotel in conjunction with the LDI trade show. Control Protocols Working Group 09:00-13:00 Thursday 21 November 2013 Electrical Power Working Group 19:00-23:00 Friday 22 November 2013 Floors Working Group 14:00-17:00 Thursday 21 November 2013 Fog & Smoke Working Group 09:00-11:00 Wednesday 20 November 2013 Photometrics Working Group 08:00-10:00 Friday 22 November 2013 Rigging Working Group 19:00-23:00 Wednesday 20 November 2013 Technical Standards Council 13:00-17:00 Wednesday 20 November 2013 Volume 17, Number 12 Page 9

10 PLASA Standards News is distributed as a benefit to PLASA members and as a project news medium for PLASA's Technical Standards Program. Editors: Karl G. Ruling, Technical Standards Manager PLASA North American office 630 Ninth Avenue, Suite 609 New York, NY USA karl.ruling@plasa.org Fax Erin Grabe, Asst. Technical Standards Manager PLASA North American office 630 Ninth Avenue, Suite 609 New York, NY USA erin.grabe@plasa.org Fax Some material in PLASA Standards News is compiled from ANSI's Standards Action and other listings of standards development activities. Original material in Standards News is copyright PLASA. Volume 17, Number 12 Page 10