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ESTA recommends annual inspections of your theatre rigging

Have your theatre rigging inspected by a highly qualified team of inspectors — J.R. Clancy

SCHEDULE NOW to avoid accidents - An annual theatre inspection can help you avoid serious accidents by ensuring that your theatre equipment is in proper working order.

It’s easy! Get on our calendar now and feel safer when the new school year starts!

JR Clancy Train Inspect Maintain

WHY SHOULD YOU GET YOUR THEATRE INSPECTED?

  • ANSI E1.47 - 2017 Recommended Guidelines for Entertainment Rigging Systems Inspections states that Manually Operated Equipment and Motorized Equipment should be inspected ANNUALLY or IMMEDIATELY after equipment or components have been newly installed, altered or repaired. Access the standards here.
  • Protect students, staff and audience
  • Reduce liability risk
  • Extend the life of your theatrical equipment
  • Keep safety top of mind AND provide peace-of-mind

WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE J.R. CLANCY?

  • Our inspectors are ETCP Certified
  • We understand theatre equipment and the potential safety risks
  • We educate you to operate your equipment properly and safely
  • Capability in Middle Schools, High Schools, Universities and Professional Facilities
  • You can trust our 130+ years of experience

WHAT DOES J.R. CLANCY INSPECT?

  • Dead Hung Rigging
  • Counterweight Rigging
  • Fire Curtain
  • Smoke Vents
  • Motorized Rigging
  • Control Systems (we can only maintain and provide training on JR Clancy control systems)
  • Orchestra Shells
  • Risers / Platforms

The Recommended Guidelines for Entertainment Rigging System Inspections was recently published by ESTA, the Entertainment Services and Technology Association. ESTA is accredited by ANSI, the American National Standards Institute; ANSI requires a thorough, fair and balanced standard-development process.

The new rigging inspection standard was authored by the Rigging Working Group (RWG) within ESTA’s Technical Standards Program. RWG consists of a cross-section of entertainment industry professionals representing diverse interests and developing consensus-based standards and recommended practices.

For immediate assistance please contact Marilyn in our Service Department.

Marilyn Larsen

Service Coordinator
315.883.2432
[email protected]

To inquire about an inspection, or request additional information, please fill out the below form.

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The length of inspection ranges with the amount of equipment in your performance space. Most inspections can be completed in one day.