SIST EN 15947-4:2016

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EN 15947-4:2015 (E) 2 Contents Page
European foreword . 4 1 Scope . 5 2 Normative references . 5 3 Terms and definitions . 5 4 Test environment . 5 4.1 General . 5 4.2 Indoor . 6 4.3 Outdoor . 6 4.3.1 General . 6 4.3.2 Category F1 . 6 4.3.3 Category F2 . 6 4.3.4 Category F3 . 6 4.4 Monitoring height . 6 5 Apparatus . 6 6 Methods of tests . 12 6.1 Construction and stability . 12 6.1.1 Length of handle . 12 6.1.2 Attachment of separate handle . 12 6.1.3 Length of item . 13 6.1.4 Length of pull-string or pull-strip . 13 6.1.5 Determination of diameter . 13 6.1.6 Attachment of initial fuse . 13 6.1.7 Attachment of sealing paper, ignition head or friction head . 14 6.1.8 Resistance to ignition by an abrasive surface . 14 6.1.9 Height of initial fuse for mounted wheels in category F3 . 14 6.2 Design – Verification . 14 6.2.1 General . 14 6.2.2 Conformity to drawings and part lists . 14 6.2.3 Pyrotechnic composition
« Determination of net explosive content . 14 6.3 Paper tests . 15 6.3.1 Test for burning or incandescent matter . 15 6.3.2 Test for horizontal projected debris . 16 6.3.3 Test for vertical projected debris . 18 6.4 Angle of ascent and height of effects . 19 6.4.1 Apparatus . 19 6.4.2 Procedure for double bangers . 20 6.4.3 Procedure for items other than double bangers . 20 6.5 Measurement of sound pressure level . 20 6.5.1 General measurement for outdoors . 20 6.5.2 Party poppers for indoors . 21 6.5.3 Christmas crackers and snaps for indoors . 21 6.6 Timing measurement . 22 6.6.1 Apparatus . 22 SIST EN 15947-4:2016



EN 15947-4:2015 (E) 3 6.6.2 Procedure . 23 6.7 Measuring of labelling. 23 6.7.1 Apparatus . 23 6.7.2 Procedure . 23 6.8 Extinguishing of flames . 23 6.8.1 Apparatus . 23 6.8.2 Procedure . 23 6.9 Burning rate of composition . 24 6.9.1 Apparatus . 24 6.9.2 Procedure . 24 6.10 Droop test . 24 6.10.1 Apparatus . 24 6.10.2 Procedure . 24 6.11 Projected debris (outdoor) . 24 6.11.1 Apparatus . 24 6.11.2 Procedure . 24 6.12 Incandescent matter . 24 6.13 Visual and audible examinations . 24 6.14 Mechanical conditioning . 25 6.14.1 Apparatus . 25 6.14.2 Procedure . 25 6.15 Thermal conditioning . 25 6.15.1 Apparatus . 25 6.15.2 Procedure (option 1) . 26 6.15.3 Procedure (option 2) . 26 6.16 Striking surface test . 26 6.16.1 Apparatus . 26 6.16.2 Procedure . 26 6.17 Function test . 26 6.17.1 Apparatus . 26 6.17.2 Procedure . 26 6.18 Determination of tube angle . 27 6.18.1 Apparatus . 27 6.18.2 Procedure . 27 Annex A (informative) Mechanical conditioning (shock apparatus) . 28 Annex B (informative) Determination of silver fulminate . 34 Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2013/29/EU on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of pyrotechnic articles . 36 Bibliography . 37 SIST EN 15947-4:2016



EN 15947-4:2015 (E) 4 European foreword This document (EN 15947-4:2015) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 212 “Pyrotechnic articles”, the secretariat of which is held by NEN. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by June 2016, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by June 2016. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. This document supersedes EN 15947-4:2010. 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 EU Directive(s). For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document. — EN 15947-1, Pyrotechnic articles — Fireworks, Categories F1, F2 and F3 — Part 1: Terminology; — EN 15947-2, Pyrotechnic articles — Fireworks, Categories F1, F2 and F3 — Part 2: Categories and types of firework; — EN 15947-3, Pyrotechnic articles — Fireworks, Categories F1, F2 and F3 — Part 3: Minimum labelling requirements; — EN 15947-4, Pyrotechnic articles — Fireworks, Categories F1, F2 and F3 — Part 4: Test methods; — EN 15947-5, Pyrotechnic articles — Fireworks, Categories F1, F2 and F3 — Part 5: Requirements for construction and performance. According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: 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 the United Kingdom. SIST EN 15947-4:2016



EN 15947-4:2015 (E) 5 1 Scope This European Standard specifies test methods. It is applicable to fireworks in categories F1, F2 and F3 according to EN 15947-2:2015. 2 Normative references The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 15947-1:2015, Pyrotechnic articles — Fireworks, Categories F1, F2 and F3 — Part 1: Terminology EN 15947-3:2015, Pyrotechnic articles — Fireworks, Categories F1, F2 and F3 — Part 3: Minimum labelling requirements EN 15947-5:2015, Pyrotechnic articles — Fireworks, Categories F1, F2 and F3 — Part 5: Requirements for construction and performance EN 61672-1:2013, Electroacoustics — Sound level meters — Part 1: Specifications (IEC 61672-1) EN ISO 845, Cellular plastics and rubbers - Determination of apparent density (ISO 845) EN ISO 868, Plastics and ebonite - Determination of indentation hardness by means of a durometer (Shore hardness) (ISO 868) EN ISO 2439, Flexible cellular polymeric materials - Determination of hardness (indentation technique) (ISO 2439) ISO 13385-1, Geometrical product specifications (GPS) — Dimensional measuring equipment — Part 1: Callipers; Design and metrological characteristics ISO 6344-3, Coated abrasives — Grain size analysis — Part 3: Determination of grain size distribution of microgrits P240 to P2500 ISO 21948, Coated abrasives — Plain sheets 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 15947-1:2015 apply. 4 Test environment 4.1 General The test area shall be a clean, flat, horizontal, non-flammable and sound reflecting surface (for example concrete). The test sample shall be placed in accordance with the instructions on the label in the centre of the test area. SIST EN 15947-4:2016



EN 15947-4:2015 (E) 6 4.2 Indoor The test area shall be indoors. The test area shall be inside a fume cupboard, or similar enclosed space, which is capable of preventing movement of air. 4.3 Outdoor 4.3.1 General The test area shall be an outdoor site. If applicable, provisions shall be made at the centre of the test area for partially burying into the ground. If applicable, insert support pole in the centre of the test area. A means of measuring the wind speed at a height of 1,5 m above the ground shall be provided. No performance testing shall be carried out if the wind speed exceeds 5,0 m/s. 4.3.2 Category F1 A test area meeting the requirements given in 4.1, with a radius of at least 2,0 m and a circle, radius 1,0 m, shall be marked around the centre of the test area. 4.3.3 Category F2 A test area meeting the requirements given in 4.1, with a radius of at least 9,0 m and a circle, radius 8,0 m, shall be marked around the centre of the test area. 4.3.4 Category F3 A test area meeting the requirements given in 4.1, with a radius of at least 16,0 m and a circle, radius 15,0 m, shall be marked around the centre of the test area. 4.4 Monitoring height Two positions for monitoring the height of ascent and angle of flight shall be provided, at a measured distance of at least 50 m from and at an angle of 90° to each other in relation to the testing point. If the monitoring positions are not in the same horizontal plane, appropriate corrections shall be made in the calculation of heights. If necessary the measuring distance and the number of positions may be adapted to the firework. 5 Apparatus NOTE The described apparatuses are only examples, any equivalent apparatus with the same accuracy or better can be used. 5.1 Timing device. 5.1.1 Timing device, capable of being read to the nearest 0,1 s. 5.1.2 Timing device, capable of being read to the nearest 1 min. 5.2 Calliper, flat faced vernier calliper reading to 0,1 mm, conforming to ISO 13385-1. 5.3 Ruler, reading to 1 mm. SIST EN 15947-4:2016



EN 15947-4:2015 (E) 7 5.4 Measuring tape, reading to 10 mm. 5.5 Wind speed meter, capable to measure with accuracy of at least 0,5 m/s. 5.6 Masses with clamping device. 5.6.1 (50 ± 1,0) g mass total. 5.6.2 (100 ± 1,0) g mass total. 5.6.3 (500 ± 1,0) g mass total. 5.7 Balance. 5.7.1 Balance, reading to 100 mg. 5.7.2 Balance, reading to 10 mg. 5.7.3 Balance, reading to 0,1 mg. 5.8 Abrasive sheet, large enough to permit striking of the ignition head, conforming to ISO 21948, grit P240 measured in accordance with ISO 6344-3. 5.9 Temperature chamber. 5.9.1 Up to (+ 130 ± 2,5) °C. 5.9.2 Up to (+ 75 ± 2,5) °C. 5.9.3 Up to (+ 50 ± 2,5) °C. 5.10 Test paper, 700 mm × 750 mm, (80 ± 3,0) g/m2. 5.11 Clamping device. Means of clamping to hold different test sample at different heights and/or angles. 5.12 Plate, non-flammable, with a diameter of (200 ± 5) mm. 5.13 Paper holder. Means of clamping to fix the test paper in a horizontal or vertical plane in different heights. 5.14 Viewing screen. Suitable viewing screens, as shown in Figure 1, shall be provided for monitoring height and angle of flight criteria. SIST EN 15947-4:2016



EN 15947-4:2015 (E) 8 Dimensions in millimetres
Key 1 acryl glass 2 black tape, 10 mm to 20 mm wide 3 solid base 4 stand 5 position of observer Figure 1 — Viewing screen The distance X in Figure 1 is given in metres by the Formula (1): =20m0,6mYX (1) where Y is the distance in metres from the viewing point to the testing point. EXAMPLE Y = 50 m. ⋅⋅===0,6m20m0,6m20m0,24m50mXY
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Key 1 base of firework before firing 2 sighting device 3 position of observer Figure 2 — Use of a viewing screen to monitor a height of 20 m 5.15 Poles, with 3 m height. NOTE A vertical height of 3 m can be identified by the poles placed around the perimeter of the test area and the 8 m height can be estimated using the same poles. 5.16 Rack. Horizontal plate with a central hole of 800 mm diameter, mounted in a height of 3,0 m above the ground in a mobile rack. 5.17 Sound level meter to class 1 of EN 61672-1:2013 with free-field microphone. 5.18 Shock apparatus, shall provide a deceleration of +−10050490m/s2 (when measured at the centre of an unloaded platform) and the mechanical conditioning impulse duration (time elapsed from the starting of the machine's deceleration to the time in which the deceleration reaches its maximum value during each first shock pulse) shall be 2 ms ± 1 ms working at a frequency of 1 Hz ± 0,1 Hz. An example of an apparatus is shown in Annex A. 5.19 Goniometer, read to 1°. SIST EN 15947-4:2016



EN 15947-4:2015 (E) 10 5.20 Frame. The frame shall retain the test sample consistently. To gauge the length of the handles, clearly marked lines shall be marked at distances of 20 mm, 40 mm and 75 mm from the handle end of the frame.
Key 1 frame 2 sparkler Figure 3 — Example for determining length of handles (Batch test) 5.21 Ignition source, capable of producing a small flame or of smouldering. 5.22 Transparent type size sheet. The printing, as required in EN 15947-3:2015, 4.8, shall comply with the sizes shown in the figure below. 2,8 mm: ABC abc XYZ xyz 123 2,1 mm: ABC abc XYZ xyz 123 Figure 4 — Type sizes of print SIST EN 15947-4:2016



EN 15947-4:2015 (E) 11 5.23 Protractor.
Key 1 junction of handle/pyrotechnic composition 2 tip of hand-held sparkler Figure 5 — Measurement of droop 5.24 Striking surface. The primary pack is supplied with a striking surface for safety matches. 5.25 Post, with a height of 0,5 m. Place one or more posts inside the test area (4.3.2) with the related radius. 5.26 Cage, thin-wire cage with a mesh size of 10 mm to 15 mm. The wire shall have a diameter of approximately 1,0 mm. The inner length and width shall be (200 ± 10) mm. The inner height of the cage shall be (100 ± 10) mm. SIST EN 15947-4:2016



EN 15947-4:2015 (E) 12 6 Methods of tests NOTE These methods are only examples. Any equivalent method with the same sensitivity and the same accuracy or better can be used. 6.1 Construction and stability 6.1.1 Length of handle 6.1.1.1 Apparatus — Calliper (5.2); — ruler (5.3); — frame (5.20). 6.1.1.2 Procedure 6.1.1.2.1 Fireworks with visible handles For type test measure and record the length of the uncoated end using the calliper (5.2) if the length of the handle is smaller than or equal to 100 mm or using the ruler (5.3) if the length exceeds 100 mm. For batch test measure the length of the uncoated end by using the calliper (5.2), the ruler (5.3) or the frame (5.20) to determine the length of the uncoated end and record if the length of uncoated end is within the requirements. If using the frame (5.20), place the fireworks with the handles in accordance with Figure 3 and record whether and if so, for how many items, the uncoated end is less than the required length. 6.1.1.2.2 Hand-held fountains without a separate handle Carry out the type test using the fireworks that are used for determination of the net explosive content. Cut open the marked end of the firework case. Using calliper (5.2), measure and record the length of the firework case which is not filled with pyrotechnic composition to the nearest 1,0 mm. 6.1.2 Attachment of separate handle 6.1.2.1 Apparatus — Timing device (5.1.1); — weight (5.6.3). 6.1.2.2 Procedure Clamp the sample by means of a clamping device in a position such that the handle of the sample is pointing vertically downwards. Securely attach the 500 g weight (5.6.3) to the handle. Using the timing device (5.1.1) determine and record the time until the handle of the sample becomes detached. If this time is longer than 10 s, stop the test and record as “longer than 10 s”. SIST EN 15947-4:2016



EN 15947-4:2015 (E) 13 6.1.3 Length of item 6.1.3.1 Apparatus — Ruler (5.3). 6.1.3.2 Procedure Use the ruler to measure and record the total length of the test item to the nearest 1 mm. 6.1.4 Length of pull-string or pull-strip 6.1.4.1 Apparatus — Ruler (5.3). 6.1.4.2 Procedure Carefully extend the pull-string or pull-strip to its full length without firing the test item. Using the ruler (5.3), measure the total exposed length of the pull-string or pull-strip. Record the length. 6.1.5 Determination of diameter 6.1.5.1 Apparatus — Calliper (5.2). 6.1.5.2 Procedure Using the calliper (5.2), measure the inside diameter of the tube at least three times at different positions to the nearest 1,0 mm. Using the calliper (5.2), measure the outer diameter of the propellant tube of the mini rocket at least three times at different positions to the nearest 0,5 mm. Record the individual diameters and calculate the mean diameter. 6.1.6 Attachment of initial fuse 6.1.6.1 Apparatus — 50 g mass with clamping device (5.6.1); — 100 g mass with clamping device (5.6.2); — timing device (5.1.1); — clamping device (5.11). 6.1.6.2 Procedure Clamp the firework by means of a clamping device (5.11) in such a position that the initial fuse is pointing vertically downwards. If testing a category F1 firework or a category F2 mini rocket, securely attach the 50 g mass with clamping device (5.6.1) to the initial fuse. If testing a category F2 firework other than a mini rocket or a category F3 firework, securely attach the 100 g mass with clamping device (5.6.2) to the initial fuse. SIST EN 15947-4:2016



EN 15947-4:2015 (E) 14 Using the timing device (5.1.1), determine and record the time until the initial fuse becomes detached. If this time is longer than 10 s stop the test and record as “longer than 10 s”. 6.1.7 Attachment of sealing paper, ignition head or friction head See mechanical conditioning (6.14). 6.1.8 Resistance to ignition by an abrasive surface 6.1.8.1 Apparatus — Abrasive sheet (5.8). 6.1.8.2 Procedure Strike the friction head of the test sample in the test area (4.2 or 4.3) on the rough surface of the abrasive sheet (5.8). Record whether the friction head ignites. 6.1.9 Height of initial fuse for mounted wheels in category F3 6.1.9.1 Apparatus — Measuring tape (5.4). 6.1.9.2 Procedure Mount the wheel in accordance with the instructions on the label. Extend the protruding fuse vertically downwards and
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