SIST EN 16256-3:2013
(Main)Pyrotechnic articles - Theatrical pyrotechnic articles - Part 3: Requirements for construction and performance
Pyrotechnic articles - Theatrical pyrotechnic articles - Part 3: Requirements for construction and performance
This European Standard specifies requirements for the construction, performance and primary packaging of theatrical pyrotechnical articles of the generic types defined in EN 16256-1:2012, Clause 3.
NOTE Theatrical pyrotechnic article(s) is abbreviated by article(s) in this European Standard.
This European Standard does not apply for articles containing military explosives or commercial blasting agents except for black powder or flash composition.
This European Standard does not apply for articles containing pyrotechnic composition that include any of the following substances:
- arsenic or arsenic compounds;
- polychlorobenzenes;
- lead or lead compounds;
- mercury compounds;
- white phosphorus;
picrates or picric acid.
Pyrotechnische Gegenstände - Pyrotechnische Gegenstände für Bühne und Theater - Teil 3: Anforderungen an die Konstruktion und Funktion
Diese Europäische Norm legt die Anforderungen an die Konstruktion, Funktion und Ursprungsverpackung von pyrotechnischen Gegenständen für Bühne und Theater der in EN 16256 1:2012, Abschnitt 3, festgelegten Gegenstandstypen fest.
ANMERKUNG In der vorliegenden Europäischen Norm wird der Begriff „pyrotechnische Gegenstände für Bühne und Theater“ durch „Gegenstände“ abgekürzt.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt nicht für Gegenstände, die militärische Explosivstoffe oder handelsübliche Sprengstoffe mit Ausnahme von Schwarzpulver oder Blitzsätzen enthalten.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt nicht für Gegenstände, die einen pyrotechnischen Satz enthalten, in dem einer der nachfolgend genannten Stoffe enthalten ist:
- Arsen oder Arsenverbindungen;
- Polychlorbenzole;
- Blei oder Bleiverbindungen;
- Quecksilberverbindungen;
- weißer Phosphor;
- Pikrate oder Pikrinsäure.
Articles pyrotechniques - Articles pyrotechniques destinés au théâtre - Partie 3: Exigences de construction et de performances
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences pour la fabrication, les performances et l'emballage primaire des articles pyrotechniques pour le théâtre des types génériques définis dans le FprEN 162561:2012, Article 3.
NOTE Dans la présente Norme européenne, les « articles pyrotechniques pour le théâtre » seront désignés par le terme « articles ».
La présente Norme européenne ne s'applique pas aux articles contenant des explosifs militaires ou des agents explosifs commerciaux autres que la poudre noire ou les compositions flashs.
La présente Norme européenne ne s'applique pas aux articles contenant une composition pyrotechnique comprenant l'une des substances suivantes :
- arsenic ou composés de l'arsenic ;
- polychlorobenzènes ;
- plomb ou composés du plomb ;
- composés du mercure ;
- phosphore blanc ;
- picrates ou acide picrique.
Pirotehnični izdelki - Pirotehnični izdelki za gledališče - 3. del: Zahteve za konstrukcijo in delovanje
Ta evropski standard podaja zahteve za konstrukcijo, delovanje in osnovno pakiranje generičnih pirotehničnih izdelkov za gledališče iz točke 3 standarda EN 16256-1:2012. Ta evropski standard ne velja za izdelke, ki vsebujejo vojaški eksploziv ali tržne eksplozivne sestavine, razen črnega smodnika ali bliskovnega praška. Ta standard ne velja za izdelke, ki vsebujejo pirotehnične sestavine, ki vključujejo katero koli od naslednjih snovi: – arzen ali spojine iz arzena; – poliklorobenzene; – svinec ali spojine iz svinca; – spojine iz živega srebra; – beli fosfor; – pikrate ali pikrinsko kislino.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 24-Jun-2011
- Publication Date
- 17-Apr-2013
- Technical Committee
- IEKS - Explosives
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 10-Apr-2013
- Due Date
- 15-Jun-2013
- Completion Date
- 18-Apr-2013
Overview
EN 16256-3:2012 - published by CEN - is the European standard that sets requirements for the construction, performance and primary packaging of theatrical pyrotechnic articles. It applies to the generic types defined in EN 16256-1:2012 and is intended to support safe use, testing and conformity of pyrotechnic effects used in theatre, film and live events. The standard excludes articles containing military explosives or specified hazardous substances (e.g. arsenic compounds, lead compounds, mercury compounds, white phosphorus, picrates/picric acid) and limits certain compositions such as black powder or flash composition.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope & exclusions: Defines which theatrical pyrotechnic articles are covered and lists prohibited substances and explosive classes.
- Construction: Dimensional tolerances for batch testing, minimum handle length for Bengal sticks (75 mm), and forbidden casing materials for T1 Maroons (e.g. glass, ceramics, metal, wood, reinforced glass fibre) to avoid hard brittle fragments.
- Pyrotechnic composition and NEC limits: Specifies Net Explosive Content (NEC) limits for category T1 items (Table 2). Examples include Bengal stick (7.5 g for indoor; up to 50 g for outdoor), Bengal flare (50 g / 2 500 g), fireball (50 g with max 15 g lifting charge). Items exceeding T1 NECs are classified as T2 and require specialist handling.
- Means of ignition: Requirements for ignition systems (initial fuses, electric igniters, friction heads) and permitted ignition types for indoor T1 use.
- Performance testing: Functional test criteria - principal effects, functioning, stability, effect dimensions, sound pressure level, projected debris, burning/incandescent matter, extinguishing. Integrity checks before and after functioning tests are specified.
- Type testing and batch testing: Test sample sizes, conditioning, labelling and reporting rules; sampling schemes reference ISO 2859-1. Nonconformity categories and acceptance/rejection procedures are defined.
- Primary packaging and labelling: Requirements for primary or selection packs and minimum labelling/instructions (see EN 16256-4).
Practical applications and users
- Manufacturers of theatrical pyrotechnic articles - to design products that meet European construction, performance and packaging requirements.
- Test laboratories and conformity assessors - to perform type tests, batch tests and report per EN 16256-5 and ISO sampling procedures.
- Event production companies, pyrotechnicians and safety officers - to understand NEC limits, minimum safety distances and authorized combinations for indoor use.
- Regulators and market surveillance - to verify compliance with EU Directive 2007/23/EC and national adoption of the CEN text.
Related standards
- EN 16256-1:2012 (Terminology)
- EN 16256-2:2012 (Categories)
- EN 16256-4:2012 (Labelling & instructions)
- EN 16256-5:2012 (Test methods)
- ISO 2859-1 (Sampling procedures)
Keywords: EN 16256-3:2012, theatrical pyrotechnic articles, construction and performance requirements, net explosive content (NEC), type testing, batch testing, CEN, safety distances, primary packaging.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 16256-3:2013 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Pyrotechnic articles - Theatrical pyrotechnic articles - Part 3: Requirements for construction and performance". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies requirements for the construction, performance and primary packaging of theatrical pyrotechnical articles of the generic types defined in EN 16256-1:2012, Clause 3. NOTE Theatrical pyrotechnic article(s) is abbreviated by article(s) in this European Standard. This European Standard does not apply for articles containing military explosives or commercial blasting agents except for black powder or flash composition. This European Standard does not apply for articles containing pyrotechnic composition that include any of the following substances: - arsenic or arsenic compounds; - polychlorobenzenes; - lead or lead compounds; - mercury compounds; - white phosphorus; picrates or picric acid.
This European Standard specifies requirements for the construction, performance and primary packaging of theatrical pyrotechnical articles of the generic types defined in EN 16256-1:2012, Clause 3. NOTE Theatrical pyrotechnic article(s) is abbreviated by article(s) in this European Standard. This European Standard does not apply for articles containing military explosives or commercial blasting agents except for black powder or flash composition. This European Standard does not apply for articles containing pyrotechnic composition that include any of the following substances: - arsenic or arsenic compounds; - polychlorobenzenes; - lead or lead compounds; - mercury compounds; - white phosphorus; picrates or picric acid.
SIST EN 16256-3:2013 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 71.100.30 - Explosives. Pyrotechnics and fireworks; 97.200.10 - Theatre, stage and studio equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 16256-3:2013 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.Pyrotechnische Gegenstände - Pyrotechnische Gegenstände für Bühne und Theater - Teil 3: Anforderungen an die Konstruktion und FunktionArticles pyrotechniques - Articles pyrotechniques destinés au théâtre - Partie 3: Exigences de construction et de performancesPyrotechnic articles - Theatrical pyrotechnic articles - Part 3: Requirements for construction and performance97.200.10Gledališka, odrska in studijska oprema ter delovne postajeTheatre, stage and studio equipment71.100.30Eksplozivi. PirotehnikaExplosives. PyrotechnicsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16256-3:2012SIST EN 16256-3:2013en,fr,de01-junij-2013SIST EN 16256-3:2013SLOVENSKI
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EN 16256-3
December 2012 ICS 71.100.30 English Version
Pyrotechnic articles - Theatrical pyrotechnic articles - Part 3: Requirements for construction and performance
Articles pyrotechniques - Articles pyrotechniques destinés au théâtre - Partie 3: Exigences de construction et de performances
Pyrotechnische Gegenstände - Pyrotechnische Gegenstände für Bühne und Theater - Teil 3: Anforderungen an die Konstruktion und Funktion This European Standard was approved by CEN on 3 November 2012.
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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Overview of essential safety requirements and corresponding clauses of all parts of this European Standard . 22Annex 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 . 23Bibliography . 25 SIST EN 16256-3:2013
EN 16256-4, Pyrotechnic articles — Theatrical pyrotechnic articles — Part 4: Minimum labelling requirements and instructions for use EN 16256-5, Pyrotechnic articles — Theatrical pyrotechnic articles — Part 5: Test methods CEN/TC 212 has also developed European Standards for: Pyrotechnic articles —Fireworks Categories 1, 2 and 3 Pyrotechnic articles — Fireworks, Category 4 Pyrotechnic articles — Pyrotechnic articles for vehicles
Pyrotechnic articles — Other pyrotechnic articles According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations 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 16256-3:2013
This European Standard does not apply for articles containing pyrotechnic composition that include any of the following substances: arsenic or arsenic compounds; polychlorobenzenes; lead or lead compounds; mercury compounds; white phosphorus; picrates or picric acid. 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 16256-1:2012, Pyrotechnic articles — Theatrical pyrotechnic articles — Part 1: Terminology EN 16256-4:2012, Pyrotechnic articles — Theatrical pyrotechnic articles — Part 4: Minimum labelling requirements and instructions for use EN 16256-5:2012, Pyrotechnic articles — Theatrical pyrotechnic articles — Part 5: Test methods ISO 2859-1, Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes — Part 1: Sampling schemes indexed by acceptance quality limit (AQL) for lot-by-lot inspection 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 16256-1:2012 apply. 4 Construction
4.1 General requirements (type test and batch test) When tested in accordance with EN 16256-5:2012, 6.2.2, the article dimensions shall be in accordance with the manufacturers declaration. SIST EN 16256-3:2013
Dimensions in mm Construction tolerances in % ≤ 30 ± 15 > 30 ± 10
NOTE These tolerances would not be applicable for articles contained in flexible material, such as a plastic bag. For calibres, tolerances of ± 5 % and for (tube) angles ± 3 ° shall only be used in batch tests in accordance with EN 16256-5:2012, 6.1.4 and 6.16. 4.2 Permitted elements for combinations T1 indoor use (type test) The following elements may be used in combinations T1 for indoor use: a) Bengal flares, b) Fountains, c) Theatrical flashes, d) Jets, e) Dropping effects, f) Projection devices, g) Flame projectors, h) Fireballs, i) Rotating effects, j) Desensitised pyrotechnic compositions, k) Whistles, l) Split tubes. Conformity to above requirements shall be verified by visual examination in accordance with EN 16256-5:2012, 6.11 during function tests according to EN 16256-5:2012, 6.15. 4.3 Length of uncoated end of Bengal sticks (type test and batch test) The uncoated end of Bengal sticks (handle) shall have a minimum length of 75 mm, when tested in accordance with 6.1.1 of EN 16256-5:2012. SIST EN 16256-3:2013
A combination, except a combination containing fountains, waterfalls, jets or rotating effects, shall have a NEC of not more than 500 g. The NEC of a combination containing fountains, waterfalls, jets or rotating effects shall have a NEC of not more than 600 g, of which not more than 500 g shall be contained in elements other than fountains, waterfalls, jets or rotating effects. Single elements shall not exceed the respective NEC limits of the single elements. Combinations shall have a total NEC of not more than 100 g report composition. Comet Not more than 10 g total NEC, shall only contain a pyrotechnic star as effect.
Not more than 25 g total NEC, mass of any report and/or bursting charge in the pyrotechnic unit: not more than 10 g of black powder or 4,0 g of nitrate/metal-based report composition or 2,0 g of any other composition that produces a report and/or bursting effect. Desensitised pyrotechnic composition 50 g Dropping effect 50 g 250 g Explosion simulator Not T1 indoor. 50 g Fireball 50 g of which a maximum of 15 g may be lifting charge 60 g of which a maximum of 20 g may be lifting charge Flame projector 200 g 300 g Fountain 100 g 250 g Jet 15 g 30 g Line rocket 15 g 30 g Maroon 5,0 g of black powder or 2,0 g of nitrate/metal-based composition or 1,0 g of any other composition that produces a report effect. 10,0 g of black powder or 4,0 g nitrate/metal-based composition or 2,0 g of any other composition that produces a report effect. Mine For mines where the propellant and the stars are physically separated such that they do not mix, not more than 10 g; otherwise 50 g. Mines shall only contain pyrotechnic stars as effect. Not more than 50 g; shall not contain more than 5 pyrotechnic units containing report composition and none of these pyrotechnic units shall contain more than 5,0 g of black powder or 2,0 g of nitrate/metal-based report composition or 1,0 g of any other composition that produces a report and/or bursting effect. SIST EN 16256-3:2013
For the total NEC (m) of a given article, the tolerances according to Table 3 apply. Table 3 — Tolerances for the total NEC Masses (m) Tolerances m ≤ 1 g ± 50 % 1 g < m ≤ 5 g ± 40 % 5 g < m ≤ 15 g ± 30 % m > 15 g ± 20 %.
The NEC limits given in Table 2 for T1 articles shall not be exceeded. SIST EN 16256-3:2013
For articles of category T1, when tested in accordance with EN 16256-5:2012, 6.5.2.2, the delay time shall be as specified by the manufacturer with a tolerance of ± 1 s. When tested in accordance with EN 16256-5:2012, 6.1.6, the fri
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