I have found it is sometimes easier to get annual inspections - like so many things (elevators, boilers, etc.). The problem with less frequent is that it is too easy to cut: "well we got along without it last year so lets defer it another year." The ESTA rigging standard could be your friend in that, as it requires annual inspections. Its more about politics and persuasion tan exact science and reason I think.
My experience is different. I find presenting the requirements of an American National Standard and explaining the consequences of ignoring it usually are more effective than the comments of someone who stands to gain financially from following their recommendations. Using both is probably wise.
Wanted to do some research on how often people are currently having their theatre rigging inspected.
Regards,
Ethan
Hmmm... it appears @egilson1 , the thread starter, is/was a voting member of the ESTA Working Group that produced the standard cited.There is an inspection standard published by ANSI. No less than every 5 years. Annual inspections to some degree.
See: http://tsp.esta.org/tsp/documents/docs/ANSI_E1-47_Rig-2014-2003r4-2_secure.pdf
There is an inspection standard published by ANSI. No less than every 5 years. Annual inspections to some degree.
See: http://tsp.esta.org/tsp/documents/docs/ANSI_E1-47_Rig-2014-2003r4-2_secure.pdf
Always have an outside CERTIFIED rigging inspector and make sure they have proper liability insurance 1-5 million dollars. Remember the actors that were killed / injured at Cirque because of a rigging issue. Rigging is a serious and complicated issue, dealing with a lot of math and physical inspections.
1) @BillConnerFASTC , you are correct that ANSI just regulates the process of standard creation.
2) ANSI 1.47 does recommend criteria for the inspector.
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