for the US and Canada. There are currently no
consensus standards published in the US and
Canada for megawatt charging configured
electric vehicle couplers. The new standard
covers the new configuration of couplers, which
operate at a higher voltage and current than
any previously certified coupler, and presents
new and increased potential hazards that must
be addressed by requirements that are signifi-
cantly modified compared to what exists today.
This standard covers vehicle connectors and
vehicle inlets designated as, and configured as,
megawatt charging couplers. These devices
are for use in either indoor or outdoor, non-
classified locations in accordance with National
Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA 70.
Ñ INCITS/ISO/IEC 19157-1:2023 [202x],
Geographic information – Data quality – Part
1: General requirements. This is an identical
national adoption of ISO/IEC 19157-1:2023 and
revision of INCITS/ISO 19157:2013 (R2019),
INCITS/ISO 19157:2013/AM1:2018 (2020).
This international standard establishes the prin-
ciples for describing the quality of geographic
data. It defines a well-considered system
of components for describing data quality
defines the process for defining additional,
domain-specific components for describing data
quality specifies components and the content
structure of data quality measures describes
general procedures for evaluating the quality
of geographic data and establishes principles
for reporting data quality. This standard is
applicable to data producers providing quality
information to describe and assess how well a
dataset conforms to its product specification and
to data users attempting to determine whether
specific geographic data are of sufficient quality
for their particular application.
Ñ BSR/IEEE 3456.2-202x, Standard for Testing
Instruments for Deep Foundations – Part 2:
High-Strain Testing Instruments. Due to the lack
of a unified standard, testing instruments for
deep foundations cannot achieve economies
of scale. This new standard will establish
standards for engineering construction safety,
which specify the basic requirements of testing
instruments, including design, manufacturing,
and operational requirements. A pile foundation
is one of the most common forms of foundation
in construction engineering. A pile foundation
is usually composed of piles and platforms
with the characteristics of high bearing capacity,
low settlement, and broad applicability. This
standard specifies general requirements for the
measurement and analysis system of testing
instruments, covering the composition, configu-
rations, working conditions, typical performance,
test methods, and inspection rules for judging
the compressive bearing capacity and integrity
of deep foundations. The standard specifications
include classification, measurement system,
analysis system, and safety requirements.
Ñ BSR/ASSP Z244.1-202x, The Control of
Hazardous Energy – Lockout, Tagout and
Alternative Methods. This is a revision and
redesignation of ANSI/ASSP Z244.1-2016
(R2020). It covers machines, equipment, and
processes in which the unexpected energization
or start-up of the machines or equipment,
release of stored energy, or the actions of
persons could result in harm. This standard
also establishes requirements for the control of
hazardous energy associated with machines,
equipment, or processes that could cause harm
to personnel. It specifies the use of lockout,
tagout, or alternative methods to control
hazardous energy associated with machines,
equipment, or processes that could cause harm
to personnel. This standard applies to activi-
ties such as erecting, installing, constructing,
repairing, adjusting, inspecting, unjamming,
setup, testing, troubleshooting, cleaning,
dismantling, servicing, and maintaining
machines, equipment, or processes.
Ñ BSR/IPC 9716-202x, Requirements for
Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) Process
Control for Printed Board Assemblies. This is a
new standard. Automated inspections are critical
and mandatory process points within electronics
manufacturing flows. Currently there are no
industry standards for AOI process control.
Industry generally relies on either internal
expertise, equipment supplier expertise, or
both. As not all companies have extensive
inspection resources, in many cases inspection
processes and equipment are not sufficiently
identifying defects, resulting in quality escapes.
This new standard provides requirements for
automated inspection systems to define, set up,
establish, and apply process control for manu-
facturing printed board assemblies, including
general and specific process and equipment
conditions. Requirements will include those for
operating and inspection parameters, vision
systems, lighting conditions, calibration, detect-
ability, resolution, threshold limits and process
windows, program setups, measurement
system analysis (MSA), maintenance, and verifi-
cation protocols. Any accept/reject criteria will be
based on existing IPC standards (e.g., IPC-7527,
IPC-A-610). The purpose of this standard is to set
industry-defined requirements for AOI systems
to reduce false calls, improve throughput,
and shorten cycle times to ensure quality and
reliability of printed board assemblies. This
standard will also support electronics manu-
facturers to enable advanced manufacturing
real-time data analytics and control capabilities.
Ñ BSR SAIA A92.10B-202x, Safe Use
and Establishing Training Content and
Administrative Requirements for Mast Climbing
Transport Platforms (MCTPs). This is a revision
and partition of ANSI SAIA A92.10-2023, which
partitions the current ANS into two ANS: Design
and Safe Use/Training. It specifies requirements
for application, installation, dismantling,
inspection, training, maintenance, repair, and
safe operation of MCTPs. This standard also
provides methods and guidelines to prepare
MCTP training materials, defines administrative
criteria, and delivers elements required for
proper training and familiarization. It applies
to all types and sizes of MCTPs, as specified
in ANSI/SAIA A92.10A, Design, Calculations,
Safety Requirements and Test Methods, that are
primarily used as a tool of the trade to verti-
cally transport authorized persons, along with
materials and necessary tools, to various access
levels on a building or structure for construction,
renovation, maintenance, or other types of work.
Ñ BSR SAIA A92.9B-202x, Safe Use and
Establishing Training Content and
Administrative Requirements for Mast Climbing
Work Platforms (MCWPs). This is a revision and
partition of ANSI SAIA A92.9-2023. It specifies
requirements for application, installation,
dismantling, inspection, training, maintenance,
repair, and safe operation of MCWPs. This
standard also provides methods and guide-
lines to prepare MCWP training materials,
defines administrative criteria, and delivers
elements required for proper training and
familiarization. It applies to all types and sizes
of MCWPs, as specified in ANSI/SAIA A92.9A,
Design, Calculations, Safety Requirements and
Test Methods, that are intended to position
personnel along with their necessary tools and
materials at work locations.
Ñ BSR/ICC 1700-202x, Professional Qualifications
Standard for Hydrogen Systems in the Built
Environment. This is a new standard. The current
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workforce is inadequately prepared to meet
the industry’s demands for implementing
hydrogen energy and technologies. Globally, it
is anticipated that over US$500 billion will be
invested in the hydrogen industry by the early
2030s. Despite existing codes and standards
addressing installation requirements for
hydrogen systems, there is a significant lack
of specific qualifications for professionals in
this field. Consequently, many approvals rely
on alternative design methods or compliance
measures, resulting in increased costs and
project delays. Furthermore, while hydrogen
has been utilized for nearly a century, its use
as a fuel is relatively new to many individuals,
leading to a growing need for skilled workers
and regulators who can ensure its safe and
efficient implementation. To bridge this gap,
a new Hydrogen Professional Qualifications
Standard Series is under development. This
series aims to offer specialized training and
certifications for individuals involved in
designing, engineering, installing, operating,
inspecting, auditing, and instructing on
hydrogen systems in the built environment. By
establishing precise requirements for training
and certification, jurisdictions can confidently
approve the design, installation, operation,
and maintenance of these intricate systems,
guaranteeing that personnel possess a compre-
hensive understanding of relevant terminology,
standards, and codes.
Ñ BSR/ASTM WK90161-202x, New Practice
for Quality Control of Routine Testing in a
Laboratory. This is a new standard applicable
when a control sample material is routinely run
with samples for the purpose of monitoring
test method performance. Guidance is given for
quality control of test method performance char-
acteristics such as test method bias, stability, and
laboratory precision (long-term single facility
intermediate precision) using a control sample
program. It includes selection and maintenance
of the control sample, control chart methods
for use, out-of-control action plans, and mainte-
nance of the program over time.
Ñ BSR/EOS ESD SP17.1-202X, ESD Association
Standard Practice for the Protection of
Electrostatic Discharge Susceptible Items
– Process Assessment Techniques. This is a
revision of ANSI/ESD SP17.1-2020. This revision
establishes a set of methodologies, techniques,
and instruments to characterize a process where
ESD sensitive (ESDS) items are handled. Process
assessment covers risks by charged personnel,
ungrounded conductors, charged ESDS items,
and ESDS items in an electrostatic field. This
standard applies to activities that manufacture,
process, assemble, install, package, label,
service, test, inspect, transport, or otherwise
handle electrical or electronic parts, assemblies,
and equipment susceptible to damage by
electrostatic discharges. It does not apply to
electrically initiated explosive items, flammable
gases and liquids, or powders.
Ñ BSR/FM 1330-202x, Fire Pump Monitoring
and Automated Testing. This is a new standard.
Fire-pump monitoring and automated testing
systems are intended to enhance fire pump
reliability and reduce the amount of personnel
time needed to inspect and test them. The auto-
mation and system technology these systems
use allow for significantly improved real-time
pump health information, thereby improving
reliability. In all cases, these new systems are
subordinate to the pump control, such that
they do not influence the normal starting and
operation of the pump in the event of a fire.
CALL FOR COMMENT
ON PROPOSALS LISTED
The public comment period has passed for the
following draft American National Standards,
which are currently in review.
Ñ BSR/AISC N690-202x, Specification for Safety-
Related Steel Structures for Nuclear Facilities.
This is a revision of ANSI/AISC N690-2018. This
standard applies to the design of safety-related
steel structures and steel elements in nuclear
facilities. Structures and structural elements
subject to this standard are those steel struc-
tures that are part of a safety-related system or
that support, house, or protect safety-related
systems or components, the failure of which
would impair the safety-related functions of
these systems or components.
Ñ BSR/ASME A112.4.1-2014 (R202x), Water
Heater Relief Valve Drain Tubes. This is a
reaffirmation of ANSI/ASME A112.4.1-2014
(R2019). This standard establishes performance
requirements and test methods applicable to
water heater relief valve drain (or runoff) tubes
for use with relief valves having a steam rating
of 105 000 Btu/hr or less.
Ñ BSR/ASSP Z359.15-202x, Safety Requirements
for Single Anchor Lifelines and Fall Arresters for
Personal Fall Arrest Systems. This is a revision
and redesignation of ANSI ASSE Z359.15-2014.
This standard establishes requirements for the
design criteria, qualification testing (perfor-
mance requirements), marking and instructions,
user inspections, maintenance, and storage and
removal from service of single-anchor lifelines
and fall arresters for users within the capacity
range of 110 to 310 lb (50 to 140 kg).
Ñ BSR/AWS D14.6/D14.6M-202x, Specification
for Welding of Rotating Elements of Equipment.
This is a new standard establishing material
and workmanship standards for manufacturers,
fabricators, repair organizations, purchasers, and
owner/operators of rotating equipment that
are fabricated or repaired by welding. Included
are sections defining process qualifications,
operator qualifications, quality control, inspec-
tion requirements, and repair requirements.
Ñ BSR/ASME B20.1-202x, Safety Standard for
Conveyors and Related Equipment. This is
a revision of ANSI/ASME B20.1-2021. This
standard applies to the design, construction,
installation, maintenance, inspection, and
operation of conveyors and conveying systems
in relation to hazards.
Ñ BSR/ASME B31.1-202x, Power Piping. This
is a revision of ANSI/ASME B31.1-2022. This
standard prescribes minimum requirements
for the design, materials, fabrication, erection,
testing, examination, inspection, operation, and
maintenance of piping systems typically found
in electric power generating stations, industrial
and institutional plants, geothermal heating
systems, and central and district heating and
cooling systems. It also covers boiler-external
piping for power boilers and high-temperature,
high-pressure water boilers in which steam or
vapor is generated at a pressure of more than
15 psig (100 kPa [gage]) and high-temperature
water is generated at pressures exceeding
160 psig (1103 kPa [gage]) and/or tempera-
tures exceeding 250 °F (120 °C).
Ñ BSR/AWS C2.21M/C2.21-202x, Specification
for Thermal Spray Equipment Performance
Verification. This is a revision of ANSI/AWS
C2.21M/C2.21-2015 (R2024). This revision
provides members of the thermal spray
industry guidelines for ensuring thermal
spray equipment and systems are operating
according to the manufacturer’s specifications. It
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