prEN 16261-2

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-maj-2021
Pirotehnični izdelki - Ognjemetni izdelki, kategorija F4 - 2. del: Zahteve
Pyrotechnic articles – Fireworks, Category F4 – Part 2: Requirements
Pyrotechnische Gegenstände - Feuerwerkskörper, Kategorie F4 - Teil 2: Anforderungen
Articles pyrotechniques - Artifices de divertissement, Catégorie F4 - Partie 2: Exigences
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 16261-2
ICS:
71.100.30 Eksplozivi. Pirotehnika in Explosives. Pyrotechnics and
ognjemeti fireworks
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
May 2021
ICS 71.100.30 Will supersede EN 16261-2:2013
English Version
Pyrotechnic articles - Fireworks, Category F4 - Part 2:
Requirements
Articles pyrotechniques - Artifices de divertissement, Pyrotechnische Gegenstände - Feuerwerkskörper,
Catégorie F4 - Partie 2: Exigences Kategorie 4 - Teil 2: Anforderungen
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CEN/TC 212.
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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Pyrotechnic composition . 6
5 Construction (type test and batch test) . 6
6 Means of ignition . 6
6.1 Identification (type test and batch test) . 6
6.2 Protection (type test and batch test) . 6
7 Performance . 7
7.1 Properties to be checked before functioning tests . 7
7.1.1 Loose pyrotechnic composition after mechanical conditioning (type test) . 7
7.1.2 Integrity (type test and batch test) . 7
7.2 Properties to be checked during functioning tests . 7
7.2.1 Principal effects (type test and batch test) . 7
7.2.2 Functioning (type test and batch test) . 7
7.2.3 Stability during functioning (type test and batch test) . 7
7.2.4 Performance parameters (type test and batch test) . 8
7.2.5 Sound pressure level (type test and batch test) . 8
7.2.6 Extinguishing of flames (type test) . 8
7.2.7 Projected debris (type test and batch test) . 8
7.2.8 Burning or incandescent matter (type test and batch test) . 8
7.3 Requirements for components (type test and batch test) . 8
7.4 Use of detonative explosives (type test) . 9
8 Protective pack (type test and batch test) . 9
9 Type testing . 9
9.1 General . 9
9.2 Number of items to be tested . 9
9.3 Fireworks supplied in protective packs . 10
9.4 Test report . 10
10 Batch testing . 10
10.1 General . 10
10.2 Sampling plans . 10
10.2.1 General sampling plans. 10
10.2.2 Sample size for small batches (destructive tests) . 11
10.3 Fireworks in protective packs . 11
10.4 Nonconformities . 11
10.4.1 Construction and performances . 11
10.4.2 Labelling . 13
10.5 Test report . 13
10.6 Acceptance or rejection of a batch . 14
10.6.1 Nonconforming units . 14
10.6.2 Critical nonconforming units . 14
10.6.3 Major nonconforming units . 14
10.6.4 Minor nonconforming units . 14
Annex A (normative) Mandatory performance parameters . 15
Annex B (normative) List of nonconformities for Category F4 fireworks regarding safety in
functioning . 18
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the essential
safety requirements of Directive 2013/29/EU aimed to be covered. 20
Bibliography . 22
European foreword
This document (prEN 16261-2:2021) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 212
“Pyrotechnic articles”, the secretariat of which is held by NEN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 16261-2:2013.
In comparison with the previous edition, the following technical modifications have been made:
— a clause has been added on the “Use of detonative explosives (type test)”;
— for fireworks that contain detonative explosives, the number of items to be tested has been added
to Clause 9.2.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of Directive 2013/29/EU on the
harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of
pyrotechnic articles.
For relationship with Directive 2013/29/EU, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
1 Scope
This document specifies requirements for the construction, performance and protective packaging of
Category F4 fireworks, as listed in EN 16261-1:— .
This document does not apply for articles containing pyrotechnic compositions that include any of the
following substances:
— arsenic or arsenic compounds;
— polychlorobenzenes;
— lead or lead compounds;
— mercury compounds;
— white phosphorus;
— picrates or picric acid.
In addition, any European regulation regarding forbidden substances is intended to be taken into
account.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 16261-1:—, Pyrotechnic articles — Fireworks, Category F4 — Part 1: Terminology
EN 16261-3:—, Pyrotechnic articles — Fireworks, Category F4 — Part 3: Test methods
EN 16261-4:—, Pyrotechnic articles — Fireworks, Category F4 — Part 4: Minimum labelling
requirements and instructions for use
ISO 2859-1:1999, Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes — Part 1: Sampling schemes indexed
by acceptance quality limit (AQL) for lot-by-lot inspection

Under preparation. Stage at the time of publication: prEN 16261-1:2021.
Under preparation. Stage at the time of publication: prEN 16261-3:2021.
Under preparation. Stage at the time of publication: prEN 16261-4:2021.
As amended by ISO 2859-1:1999/AMD 1:2011.
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 16261-1:— apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
4 Pyrotechnic composition
No limits are given for the net explosive content (NEC) of Category F4 articles in this document.
5 Construction (type test and batch test)
When tested in accordance with EN 16261-3:— , 6.1 and 6.2 the article dimensions and gross mass
shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s declaration (including tolerances).
The orientation of mortars shall be verified by inspection according to EN 16261-3:— , 6.3 during type
test.
When the orientation of mortars in combinations is not visible, the maximum firing angle shall be
displayed on the label and verified by visual inspection according to EN 16261-3:— , 6.7.
6 Means of ignition
6.1 Identification (type test and batch
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