EN 16263-2:2015
(Main)Pyrotechnic articles - Other pyrotechnic articles - Part 2: Requirements
Pyrotechnic articles - Other pyrotechnic articles - Part 2: Requirements
This European Standard specifies requirements for the construction and performances of other pyrotechnic articles, except pyrotechnic articles for vehicles, ignition devices and cartridges for powder actuated tools (PAT), of the following generic types:
- flares;
- flash devices;
- gas generators;
- heaters;
- other cartridges;
- pyromechanical devices;
- rockets and rocket motors;
- semi-finished pyrotechnic articles;
- smoke / aerosol generators;
- sound emitters;
- pyrotechnic liquid dispersers.
This European Standard does not apply for articles containing pyrotechnic compositions that include any of the following substances:
- arsenic or arsenic compounds;
- polychlorobenzenes;
- mercury compounds;
- lead compounds (except for those included in ignition devices);
- white phosphorus;
- picrates or picric acid.
This European Standard does not apply to pyrotechnic articles that contain detonative explosives other than black powder and/or flash composition, if these detonative explosives:
- can be easily extracted from the pyrotechnic article, or;
- can initiate secondary explosives, or;
- can function in a detonative manner although the article is not designed to detonate and the article belongs to the category P2.
Pyrotechnische Gegenstände - Sonstige pyrotechnische Gegenstände - Teil 2: Anforderungen
Dieser Teil von EN 16263 legt die Anforderungen an den Bau und die Leistung von sonstigen pyrotechnischen Gegenständen mit Ausnahme von pyrotechnischen Gegenständen für Fahrzeuge, Anzündmittel und Kartuschen für Bolzensetzwerkzeuge für die folgenden Gegenstandstypen fest:
- Fackeln;
- Knallkartuschen;
- Gasgeneratoren;
- Aufheizer;
- andere Kartuschen;
- pyromechanische Geräte;
- Raketen und Raketenmotoren;
- pyrotechnische Halbfertigerzeugnisse;
- Rauch /Nebelgeneratoren;
- Schall /Geräuscherzeuger;
- pyrotechnische Flüssigkeitszerstäuber.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt nicht für pyrotechnische Gegenstände, die Sprengstoffe oder militärische Explosivstoffe mit Ausnahme von Schwarzpulver- und Blitzpulversätzen enthalten.
Articles pyrotechniques - Autres articles pyrotechniques - Partie 2 : Exigences
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences de construction et de performances des autres articles pyrotechniques, à l’exception des articles pyrotechniques destinés aux véhicules, des dispositifs d’allumage et des cartouches pour outils actionnés par poudre, relevant des types génériques suivants :
- torches et flammes ;
- cartouches flash ;
- générateurs de gaz ;
- réchauffeurs/générateurs thermiques ;
- autres cartouches ;
- pyromécanismes ;
- fusées et moteurs fusées ;
- articles pyrotechniques semi-finis ;
- fumigènes/générateurs d’aérosol ;
- émetteurs sonores ;
- disperseurs pyrotechniques de liquide.
La présente Norme européenne ne s’applique pas aux articles contenant des compositions pyrotechniques incluant l’une des substances suivantes :
- arsenic ou composés d’arsenic ;
- polychlorobenzènes ;
- composés de mercure ;
- composés de plomb (excepté ceux inclus dans les dispositifs d’allumage) ;
- phosphore blanc ;
- picrates ou acide picrique.
La présente Norme européenne ne s’applique pas aux articles pyrotechniques contenant des explosifs détonants autres que de la poudre noire et/ou de la composition flash, si ces explosifs détonants :
- peuvent être extraits aisément de l’article pyrotechnique ; ou
- peuvent entraîner l’amorçage d’explosifs secondaires ; ou
- peuvent fonctionner de manière détonante même si l’article n’est pas conçu pour détoner et que l’article appartient à la catégorie P2.
Pirotehnični izdelki - Drugi pirotehnični izdelki - 2. del: Zahteve
Ta evropski standard določa zahteve glede zasnove in zmogljivosti drugih pirotehničnih izdelkov (razen pirotehničnih izdelkov za vozila) za naslednje generične izdelke:
– pirotehnični polizdelki,
– bliskovne kasete,
– druge kasete,
– pirotehnične vžigalice,
– svetlobni signali,
– oddajniki zvoka/hrupa,
– plinski generatorji,
– generatorji dima/megle,
– piromehanske naprave,
– rakete in njihovi motorji,
– grelniki.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 11-Aug-2015
- Withdrawal Date
- 28-Feb-2016
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 212 - Fireworks
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 212/WG 5 - Other pyrotechnic articles, category P1 and P2
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
- Start Date
- 12-Aug-2015
- Due Date
- 02-Aug-2013
- Completion Date
- 12-Aug-2015
Relations
- Effective Date
- 19-Jan-2023
Overview
EN 16263-2:2015 (CEN) - “Pyrotechnic articles - Other pyrotechnic articles - Part 2: Requirements” defines essential construction, safety and performance requirements for a broad range of non-vehicle pyrotechnic articles. Covered product types include flares, flash devices, gas generators, heaters, rockets and rocket motors, smoke/aerosol generators, sound emitters, pyromechanical devices, semi‑finished articles and pyrotechnic liquid dispersers. The standard excludes articles that contain certain toxic or environmentally harmful substances (e.g., arsenic, mercury, white phosphorus, lead compounds except in ignition devices) and excludes some detonative explosives except where limited to black powder and/or flash composition.
Keywords: EN 16263-2:2015, pyrotechnic articles, CEN, requirements, flares, smoke generators, rockets.
Key Topics
- Scope & exclusions - product types covered and substances not permitted in formulations.
- General safety requirements - incompatible substances, safe disposal, protection of ignition means and required safety features (safe/arm devices, pins, delays).
- Ignition devices - requirements for included or subcomponent ignition devices; reference to prEN 16265 for non-CE certified ignition devices (electrical characteristics, ESD resistance, mechanical strength, all‑fire/no‑fire thresholds).
- Toxicity & user information - manufacturer obligations to disclose toxic reaction products and provide exposure-limiting instructions.
- Performance verification - functional testing per EN 16263-4 (firing, timing, effects) including verification after mechanical and thermal conditioning.
- Mechanical & environmental resistance - mechanical impact, moisture, high/low temperature resistance and integrity tests.
- Manufacturing quality control - primary pack requirements, type testing, batch testing, sampling plans (reference to ISO 2859-1) and test reporting.
- Documentation & labelling - mandatory labelling and instructions for safe use, disposal and conformity with EU directives.
Keywords: safety features, ignition devices, mechanical impact, thermal conditioning, labelling, type testing, batch testing.
Applications
Who uses EN 16263-2:2015:
- Manufacturers and product designers - to design compliant articles and safety systems.
- Quality and test laboratories - to perform type and batch testing and produce conformity test reports.
- Conformity assessors and notified bodies - to verify compliance with EU Directives (e.g., 2013/29/EU).
- Importers, distributors and safety engineers - to ensure labeling, instructions for use, safe disposal and environmental compliance.
Practical uses include product development, pre‑market testing, routine batch inspection, and supplier/customer compliance documentation.
Keywords: product compliance, testing labs, conformity assessment, EU Directive.
Related Standards
- EN 16263-1:2015 - Terminology
- EN 16263-3:2015 - Categories and types
- EN 16263-4:2015 - Test methods (referenced for performance/conditioning tests)
- EN 16263-5:2015 - Labelling and instructions for use
- prEN 16265:2013 - Ignition devices requirements
- ISO 2859-1 - Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes
Using EN 16263-2 helps organizations ensure safer, compliant pyrotechnic products and supports regulatory market access across CEN member states.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 16263-2:2015 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Pyrotechnic articles - Other pyrotechnic articles - Part 2: Requirements". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies requirements for the construction and performances of other pyrotechnic articles, except pyrotechnic articles for vehicles, ignition devices and cartridges for powder actuated tools (PAT), of the following generic types: - flares; - flash devices; - gas generators; - heaters; - other cartridges; - pyromechanical devices; - rockets and rocket motors; - semi-finished pyrotechnic articles; - smoke / aerosol generators; - sound emitters; - pyrotechnic liquid dispersers. This European Standard does not apply for articles containing pyrotechnic compositions that include any of the following substances: - arsenic or arsenic compounds; - polychlorobenzenes; - mercury compounds; - lead compounds (except for those included in ignition devices); - white phosphorus; - picrates or picric acid. This European Standard does not apply to pyrotechnic articles that contain detonative explosives other than black powder and/or flash composition, if these detonative explosives: - can be easily extracted from the pyrotechnic article, or; - can initiate secondary explosives, or; - can function in a detonative manner although the article is not designed to detonate and the article belongs to the category P2.
This European Standard specifies requirements for the construction and performances of other pyrotechnic articles, except pyrotechnic articles for vehicles, ignition devices and cartridges for powder actuated tools (PAT), of the following generic types: - flares; - flash devices; - gas generators; - heaters; - other cartridges; - pyromechanical devices; - rockets and rocket motors; - semi-finished pyrotechnic articles; - smoke / aerosol generators; - sound emitters; - pyrotechnic liquid dispersers. This European Standard does not apply for articles containing pyrotechnic compositions that include any of the following substances: - arsenic or arsenic compounds; - polychlorobenzenes; - mercury compounds; - lead compounds (except for those included in ignition devices); - white phosphorus; - picrates or picric acid. This European Standard does not apply to pyrotechnic articles that contain detonative explosives other than black powder and/or flash composition, if these detonative explosives: - can be easily extracted from the pyrotechnic article, or; - can initiate secondary explosives, or; - can function in a detonative manner although the article is not designed to detonate and the article belongs to the category P2.
EN 16263-2:2015 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 71.100.30 - Explosives. Pyrotechnics and fireworks. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 16263-2:2015 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to prEN 16263-2. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 16263-2:2015 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2007/23/EC, 2013/29/EU; Standardization Mandates: M/416. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.YHPyrotechnische Gegenstände - Sonstige pyrotechnische Gegenstände - Teil 2: AnforderungenArticles pyrotechniques - Autres articles pyrotechniques - Partie 2: ExigencesPyrotechnic articles - Other pyrotechnic articles - Part 2: Requirements71.100.30Eksplozivi. PirotehnikaExplosives. PyrotechnicsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16263-2:2015SIST EN 16263-2:2015en,fr,de01-oktober-2015SIST EN 16263-2:2015SLOVENSKI
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EN 16263-2
August 2015 ICS 71.100.30 English Version
Pyrotechnic articles - Other pyrotechnic articles - Part 2: Requirements
Articles pyrotechniques - Autres articles pyrotechniques - Partie 2 : Exigences
Pyrotechnische Gegenstände - Sonstige pyrotechnische Gegenstände - Teil 2: Anforderungen This European Standard was approved by CEN on 6 February 2015.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and United Kingdom.
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B-1000 Brussels © 2015 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members. Ref. No. EN 16263-2:2015 ESIST EN 16263-2:2015
Overview of essential safety requirements and corresponding clauses of all parts of EN 16263 . 15 SIST EN 16263-2:2015
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2007/23/EC on the placing on the market of pyrotechnic articles . 16 Annex ZB (informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2013/29/EU on the placing on the market of pyrotechnic articles . 17 Bibliography . 18
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