BS EN 16261-2:2013
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Pyrotechnic articles. Fireworks, Category 4 – Requirements
| Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
| BSI | 2013 | 24 |
This European Standard specifies requirements for the construction, performance and protective packaging of Category 4 fireworks, as listed in EN 16261-1.
This European Standard does not apply for articles containing pyrotechnic compositions that include any of the following substances:
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arsenic or arsenic compounds;
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polychlorobenzenes;
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lead or lead compounds;
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mercury compounds;
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white phosphorus;
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picrates or picric acid.
This European Standard does not apply for articles containing military explosives or commercial blasting agents except for black powder or flash composition.
In addition, any European regulation regarding forbidden substances should be taken into account.
PDF Catalog
| PDF Pages | PDF Title |
|---|---|
| 6 | Foreword |
| 7 | 1 Scope 2 Normative references 3 Terms and definitions |
| 8 | 4 Pyrotechnic composition 5 Construction (type test and batch test) 6 Means of ignition 6.1 Identification (type test and batch test) 6.2 Protection (type test and batch test) 7 Performance 7.1 Properties to be checked before functioning tests 7.1.1 Loose pyrotechnic composition after mechanical conditioning (type test) |
| 9 | 7.1.2 Integrity (type test and batch test) 7.1.2.1 General requirements 7.1.2.2 Specific requirements 7.2 Properties to be checked during functioning tests 7.2.3 Stability during functioning (type test and batch test) 7.2.4 Performance parameters (type test and batch test) |
| 10 | 7.2.5 Sound pressure level (type test and batch test) 7.3 Requirements for components (type test and batch test) 8 Protective pack (type test and batch test) |
| 11 | 9 Type testing 9.1 General 9.2 Number of items to be tested 9.3 Fireworks supplied in protective packs |
| 12 | 9.4 Test report 10 Batch testing 10.1 General 10.2 Sampling plans 10.2.1 General sampling plans 10.2.2 Sample size for small batches (destructive tests) 10.3 Fireworks in protective packs 10.4 Nonconformities 10.4.1 Construction and performances |
| 14 | 10.4.2 Labelling 10.5 Test report 10.6 Acceptance or rejection of a batch 10.6.1 Nonconforming units |
| 15 | 10.6.2 Critical nonconforming units 10.6.3 Major nonconforming units 10.6.4 Minor nonconforming units |
| 16 | Annex A (normative) Mandatory performance parameters |
| 19 | Annex B (normative) List of nonconformities for Category 4 fireworks regarding safety in functioning |
| 21 | Annex C (informative) Overview of essential safety requirements and corresponding clauses of all parts of this European Standard |
| 22 | Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2007/23/EC on the placing on the market of pyrotechnic articles |
