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BS 7906-1:2005

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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)
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

20-12-2021

Language(s)

English

Published date

24-01-2005

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Committees responsible
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Structural integrity
5 Safety
6 Planning and installation
7 Attachment of loads
8 Operation and use of equipment
9 Flying of performers
10 Technician lifting for access purposes
Annex A (informative) Recommended safety factors and relevant
        rigging data
Bibliography

Provides recommendations for the safe use of lifting equipment used to lift and traverse equipment and personnel for the following applications: a) film; b) television; c) theatre and similar entertainment events; d) conference and exhibition.

This British Standard gives recommendations for the safe use of lifting equipment used to lift and traverse equipment and personnel for the following applications:

  • film;

  • television;

  • theatre and similar entertainment events;

  • conference and exhibition.

The recommendations cover the supply, installation, use, maintenance and removal of components and systems, documentation and periodic inspection and thorough examination.

Additional requirements might apply to installations in cruise ships.

Lifts and elevators are not covered by this standard.

Committee
MHE/3/13
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 03/316262 DC. (02/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, May 2012. (04/2012)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
84
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

BS 7906-2:2000 Lifting equipment for performance, broadcast and similar applications Code of practice for use of aluminium and steel trusses and towers

DIN 56925:1997-06 THEATRE ENGINEERING, STAGE MACHINERY - SCENERY HOIST - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND TESTING
DIN 1142:1982-01 WIRE ROPE GRIPS FOR ROPE TERMINATIONS TO MEET SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
BS EN 39:2001 Loose steel tubes for tube and coupler scaffolds. Technical delivery conditions
ISO 7592:1983 Calibrated round steel link lifting chains Guidelines to proper use and maintenance
BS EN 698:1995 Fibre ropes for general service. Manila and sisal
BS EN 13411-5 : 2003 TERMINATIONS FOR STEEL WIRE ROPES - SAFETY - PART 5: U-BOLT WIRE ROPE GRIPS
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)
BS EN ISO 898-1:2013 Mechanical properties of fasteners made of carbon steel and alloy steel Bolts, screws and studs with specified property classes. Coarse thread and fine pitch thread
BS EN 818-7 : 2002 SHORT LINK CHAIN FOR LIFTING PURPOSES - SAFETY - PART 7: FINE TOLERANCE HOIST CHAIN, GRADE T (TYPES T, DAT AND DT)
BS 7671(2001) : 2001 AMD 14905 REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
BS EN 12385-4 : 2002 STEEL WIRE ROPES - SAFETY - PART 4: STRANDED ROPES FOR GENERAL LIFTING APPLICATIONS
BS EN 13411-3 : 2004 TERMINATIONS FOR STEEL WIRE ROPES - SAFETY - PART 3: FERRULES AND FERRULE-SECURING
ISO 3076:2012 Round steel short link chains for general lifting purposes — Medium tolerance sling chains for chain slings — Grade 8
BS 1139-1.2:1990 Metal scaffolding. Tubes Specification for aluminium tube
ISO 1835:1980 Short link chain for lifting purposes Grade M (4), non-calibrated, for chain slings etc.
DIN 15315:1999-12 LIFT - CABLE JOINTS
BS 6521:1984 Guide for proper use and maintenance of calibrated round steel link lifting chains
BS EN 818-3 : 1999 SHORT LINK CHAIN FOR LIFTING PURPOSES - SAFETY - PART 3: MEDIUM TOLERANCE CHAIN FOR CHAIN SLINGS - GRADE 4
BS MA 29:1982 Specification for steel wire rope and strand for yachts
BS EN 697:1995 Fibre ropes for general service. Polyester
BS 6570:1986 Code of practice for the selection, care and maintenance of steel wire ropes
ISO 3075:1980 Short link chain for lifting purposes — Grade S (6) non calibrated, for chain slings etc.
BS EN 1261:1995 Fibre ropes for general service. Hemp
BS 7905-2:2000 Lifting equipment for performance, broadcast and similar applications Specification for design and manufacture of aluminium and steel trusses and towers
BS EN 13411-6 : 2004 TERMINATIONS FOR STEEL WIRE ROPES - SAFETY - PART 6: ASYMMETRIC WEDGE SOCKET
BS 462:1983 Specification for wire rope grips
BS 7906-2:2000 Lifting equipment for performance, broadcast and similar applications Code of practice for use of aluminium and steel trusses and towers
BS EN 13411-4:2011 Terminations for steel wire ropes. Safety Metal and resin socketing

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