Thread: Trying to go PRO!

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Hi there everyone, home haunter here for a couple years interested in going pro. Last years home hoaunt was just under 2,000 sq foot covered and looking for a commercial site. Anybody got any advice?

RESEARCH!!!!!.....There are so many things to cover when going pro.....How much of that 2000 square foot is up to commercial code?.......That alone could break the bank.....Things like fire retarded materials, exits, sprinkler system are mandatory....Insurance is a must....Don't forget the electrical codes....Going pro totally changes everything.....Knowledge is key.....ZR

Also, remember to have some way that visitors must sign a contract that they are responsible for any injury or damage. You don't want to end up involved in a lawsuit.

Money and patience! ive heard of some people and theyve gtten so frustrated just keeping up codes with the building theyve found! Be patient and take your time!

insurance is expensive but there are haunt specific insurance companies. liability waivers can be printed on teh tickets themselves. Your best bet is to call the fire marshall in your town. tell them what you want to do and what specific regulations there are in your area. You might want to partner with the local fire dept or volunteer fire dept. a portion of the proceeds go to them or a charity of their choice.

the police department also is a good partner.

Originally Posted by Metaluna Mutant

Also, remember to have some way that visitors must sign a contract that they are responsible for any injury or damage. You don't want to end up involved in a lawsuit.

Way too much red tape with that! Even with a waiver, the possibility to end up in a suit is still there as you can be sued for anything. Also, majority of visitors that go to a Haunt are under 18 years of age and legally cannot sign a waiver and right there you loose customers.

My advise, as someone who has been Pro and around Pro haunts, look into insurance and check with your local fire marshal and city hall to see what steps you have to take.

I can assure you that you will have to have insurance. Check online and research local insurance compaines and those that cover Haunted Attractions (I think I saw an add for one in haunted attraction magazine at one point...)

Best of luck to you!