ANSI E1.23-2010 pdf download ANSI E1 .23 – 201 0 (R201 5) Entertainment Technology—Design and Execution of Theatrical Fog Effects
2 Personnel
2.1 Effect Designer
2.1.1 The fog effect covered by this Standard shall have a person who is designated as the Effect Designer and who is responsible for selecting the appropriate fog technology and equipment and for designing its installation and use to meet the theatrical production or event’s fog requirements. The Effect Designer shall be responsible for creating the documentation of the fog effect, as described in Clause 5.
2.1.2 The Effect Designer shall be qualified in evaluating the health and safety effects of the selected fog technology, and shall specify the location and operational aspects of the fog equipment used to insure the safety of workers and the public.
2.1.3 The Effect Designer shall be responsible for the satisfaction of the requirements of this Standard.
2.1.4 The Effect Designer shall be of such age as to be legally responsible.
2.1.5 The Effect Designer shall be permitted to delegate tasks to assistants under his or her direction, but shall maintain responsibility for their proper execution. The assistants shall be competent.
2.2 Effect Operator
2.2.1 There shall be a person (or persons) designated as the Effect Operator (or Effect Operators). The Effect Designer shall be permitted to be the Effect Operator.
2.2.2 The Effect Operator shall be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the effect system as designed by the Effect Designer.
2.2.3 The Effect Operator shall be trained and experienced in the use of theatrical fog effects and shall be a competent person.
2.2.4 The Effect Operator may have assistants under his or her direction. The assistants shall be competent.
3 Design and planning of the fog effect and equipment use
3.1 Selection of appropriate technology The Effect Designer shall specify the appropriate fog effect equipment, and shall specify its installation and operation to achieve the following:
3.1.1 Visual effect desired The fog effect materials and devices chosen shall be appropriate to achieve the effect desired by the Director of the event.