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Fog and Smoke Working Group

Chairpersons & Publications

Draft Standards & Task Group Projects

Meeting Schedule & Minutes

Glycol, Glycerin, and Oil Fog Reference List


Draft American National Standards

  • BSR E1.29, Product Safety Standard for Theatrical Fog Generators that Create Aerosols of Water, Aqueous Solutions of Glycol or Glycerin, or Aerosols of Highly Refined Alkane Mineral Oil
    E1.29 is intended to provide guidance on determining the electrical and fire safety of theatrical fog generators rated 600 V or less, and intended to be used in accordance with the requirements of ANSI/NFPA 70 and the Rules of the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), Part 1, C22.1, and also guidance on determining the hygiene of the fog produced by the fog generators.

task group projects

  • Commissioned two independent studies of the existing scientific literature dealing with the health aspects of artificial fog by Certified Industrial Hygenists

  • Establishing scientifically-based standards and recommended practices for using atmospheric effects

  • Developing educational materials for the public and the industry on fog-making technology

  • Taking an active leadership role in the entertainment industry on fog and smoke issues