Fog & Haze

Ensure that the area around the fogger is cleared, particularly if it is a water based fogger.
The Toland Theatre hazer is mineral based, meaning that the fluid is compressed, and the fogger is water based, meaning that the fluid is heated.
Make sure that there are notices posted at the front of house to notify patrons that there will be fog or haze used in the production.
When using fog or haze in a production, it must be determined as to whether it is capable of triggering the fire alarm or suppression system and if that should be disabled.
Fog and haze in a show can trigger two different sets of sensors
- If the sensors are in the basement and must be turned off or covered, this requires the lighting and sound supervisor to make the request and a crew member to patrol the area to ensure that no undetected fire has broken out.
- If the sensors are in the audience space, this requires that a member of facilities or UWL Police are in attendance during that time. This must be planned well ahead of time, as the the department will be responsible for paying the personnel for the overtime hours.