Telure Standard 2026.1
The Telure Standard for a pole studio
A versioned, Telure-curated program of checks for a pole studio, written in Telure’s own words and organized by how the facility actually runs: the daily rhythm first, then the recurring program above it. It is a documented reference the facility measures its own work against and records reasons against, not a certification. The basis register below shows what informs it, and at what depth.
ESTA-informed alignment tracker
Inside Telure, this list is an alignment tracker a facility turns on with a checkbox. The recurring program below is its clause list, informed by the ESTA Technical Standards Program's ANSI E1.4-2. The facility matches its own tasks, checklist items and training items to the clauses they cover, marks the clauses that do not apply with a written reason, and its exports state what share of the rest has a check behind it.
This tracker is Telure's own clause list, informed by the organization's published document. It does not replace reading that document yourself and verifying your facility against it, and marking a clause here is a note on your own record, not a statement by that organization. Where equipment is involved, the manufacturer's documentation governs.
The daily rhythm
Opening walk
Walked before the doors open, item by item, each answer attributed to the person who gave it. The starting set for a pole studio:
- Every pole re-tensioned: wrench check, no rotation at the base
- Static/spin mode set and locked for the next class
- Crash mats deployed under every pole in use; no gap at the base
- Ceiling domes seated flush; no drift marks or plate gap
- Pole surfaces cleaned; no grip-aid residue or corrosion spots
- X-joints and extensions tight; no visible movement at the seam
- Fall zones clear; no bags, bottles, or heels near poles
- Mirrors secure; no cracks or loose panels
- Floor dry and clean; no residue slick spots
- First aid kit stocked; emergency contacts posted
During hours
Anything flagged during the day opens a corrective entry on the spot: the item, the finding, and who saw it. Taking equipment or an area out of service is a recorded event with a name attached, and so is returning it. Nothing waits for the end of the shift to become a record.
Closing check
The end-of-day counterpart every facility runs: securing the space and making sure nothing the day surfaced dies overnight.
- Activity areas clear: no members left inside
- Hazards cleared from floors and landing surfaces
- Equipment secured, stowed, or powered down per procedure
- Today's flagged items have maintenance entries opened
- First aid and rescue equipment restocked if used today
- Exits clear; doors, gates and access points secured
The recurring program
The work above the daily walk. Each task surfaces on the day it is due and escalates as it goes overdue. Where a check addresses a published designation, the citation chip names it; a chip is a reference, never a compliance claim.
Weekly
Pole re-tension & wrench check · pole by pole
Wrench-check every pressure-mounted pole beyond the daily hand test: torque at the base adjuster, no rotation under load, dome seated flush. Record which poles took a re-tension. Part of the Telure Standard: the manufacturer's manual governs all equipment intervals.
Crash mat condition & coverage inspection
Check every crash mat: foam rebound, cover tears, zipper and seam state, and that the mat count covers every pole in class use. Part of the Telure Standard: the manufacturer's manual governs all equipment intervals.
Ceiling mount & dome plate inspection
Inspect the ceiling contact point at every pole: dome seated with no drift marks, plate fasteners tight, no cracking or deflection in the ceiling around the mount. Part of the Telure Standard: the manufacturer's manual governs all equipment intervals.
Monthly
X-joint & extension coupling check
Where poles run extensions or x-joints, check each coupling: threads clean, joints tight, no visible seam movement or scoring at the join. Part of the Telure Standard: the manufacturer's manual governs all equipment intervals.
Spin bearing function check · static/spin mode
Cycle each pole between static and spin: mode lock engages positively, bearing runs smooth with no grinding or lateral play. Part of the Telure Standard: the manufacturer's manual governs all equipment intervals.
Quarterly
Emergency action & spotting procedure review
Walk the emergency plan with instructors on shift: spotting standards by level, crash mat rules, and the incident documentation flow. Part of the Telure Standard: the manufacturer's manual governs all equipment intervals.
Every 6 months
Full pole teardown & bearing service
Take each pole down on rotation: clean and service the spin bearing, inspect threads and adjusters, re-install, re-tension, and load-test before class use. Part of the Telure Standard: the manufacturer's manual governs all equipment intervals.
Yearly
Ceiling structure inspection (qualified person)
Have a qualified person inspect the structure above every mount point (joists, blocking, and plate anchorage) and file the report against this task. Part of the Telure Standard: the manufacturer's manual governs all equipment intervals.
The basis register
What informs this pack, at what reference depth, and when each entry was last checked against its source. An entry here means the pack is informed by the document named; it never means the pack, or any facility using it, is certified to or compliant with it.
| Source | Tier | Jurisdiction | Access | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANSI E1.4-2ESTA Technical Standards ProgramEntertainment technology standard for statically suspended rigging systems. | Tier 3Voluntary consensus standard | US | Free to read | Checked 2026-08-31 |
| ANSI E1.47ESTA Technical Standards ProgramEntertainment technology standard for periodic inspection of entertainment rigging. | Tier 3Voluntary consensus standard | US | Free to read | Checked 2026-08-31 |
| ACE Safety Program / Circus Arts Safety NetworkAmerican Circus EducatorsA recognition program for circus arts education spaces, not a published standard. Program participation is paid; descriptive pages are free. | Tier 4Trade association practices | US | Member access | Checked 2026-08-31 |
| Manufacturer documentation for installed equipmentOperator-supplied manuals, bulletins and service documents. Where any pack cadence differs from a manufacturer's documented interval, the manufacturer's interval governs. | Tier 5Manufacturer documentation | n/a | Operator-supplied | Not independently verified |
The manufacturer’s documentation governs
Where a manufacturer's documentation sets an inspection type or an interval for a piece of equipment, that documentation governs. The pack's cadences are a program to build on, not a replacement: when the two differ, Telure shows the difference so it can be seen and documented, and the recorded schedule follows the manufacturer.
Where Telure stands
The Telure Standard is Telure's own curated program. Telure is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or licensed by any standards body or association named here, and adopting the Telure Standard does not make a facility compliant with, approved under, or certified to any standard. Where equipment is involved, the manufacturer's documentation governs inspection types and intervals.