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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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
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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SIST EN 16263-2:2015は、その他の花火用品に関する基準として、構造や性能に関する具体的な要件を定めています。この標準は、車両用花火用品や点火装置および粉末作動工具(PAT)用のカートリッジを除く、さまざまな一般的なタイプの花火用品に適用されます。具体的には、フレア、フラッシュデバイス、ガスジェネレーター、ヒーター、その他のカートリッジ、ピロメカニカルデバイス、ロケットおよびロケットモーター、半製品の花火用品、煙/エアロゾル発生器、音響発生器、花火液体散布器が含まれます。 この標準の強みは、広範囲にわたる花火用品の具体的な要件を明確に定義している点です。また、有害物質や特定の爆薬成分を含む花火用品については、適用外であることを明記しており、安全性を確保するための指針を提供しています。特に、アルセニック、ポリクロロベンゼン、水銀化合物、鉛化合物、白リン、ピクリン酸やその塩などの物質を含む品目は、この基準の対象外とされ、消費者の安全に寄与しています。 さらに、爆発性のある花火用品に関しても、分解可能な物質や二次爆薬を引き起こす可能性のある製品は、明確に除外されるべきであると規定されています。これにより、使用者は安全に花火用品を取り扱うことができ、その信頼性と安全性が確保されています。 この欧州標準は、特に花火の製造・販売に携わる業界において、製品の安全性と品質を保証するための重要な基準となっています。結果として、SIST EN 16263-2:2015は、花火用品に関する規制や指導を強化するための重要な役割を果たしており、その関連性は高いと言えます。
표준 EN 16263-2:2015는 다양한 종류의 피어텍닉 제품에 대한 요구 사항을 상세히 규정하고 있습니다. 이 표준의 주요 범위는 차량용 피어텍닉 제품, 점화 장치 및 분말 작동 도구용 카트리지를 제외한 기타 피어텍닉 제품에 대한 요구사항을 포함합니다. 주요 제품군으로는 조명탄, 플래시 장치, 가스 발생기, 히터, 기타 카트리지, 피로 메카니컬 장치, 로켓 및 로켓 모터, 반제품 피어텍닉 제품, 연기/에어로졸 발생기, 음향 발생기, 피어텍닉 액체 분배기가 포함되어 있습니다. 이 표준의 강점은 다양한 피어텍닉 장치에 대한 명확하고 구체적인 요구 사항을 제공함으로써 제품의 안전성과 성능을 보장하는 것입니다. 특히, 자원 고갈과 환경 오염의 위험을 줄이기 위해 아르센, 수은 화합물, 납 화합물과 같은 유해 물질을 포함하지 않도록 규정하고 있습니다. 이는 산업 전반에 걸쳐 안전한 피어텍닉 제품의 개발과 사용을 촉진하는 데 기여합니다. EN 16263-2:2015는 또한 간접 폭발물이나 쉽게 추출할 수 있는 폭발물이 포함된 피어텍닉 제품에 대하여도 적용되지 않음을 명시하고 있습니다. 이는 제품의 안정성과 신뢰성을 더욱 강화하는 요소로 작용합니다. 이와 같은 포괄적인 기준을 통해, 표준은 다양한 피어텍닉 기사에 대해 일관성 있는 품질 기준을 유지하며, 소비자 안전과 환경 보호에 대한 헌신을 나타냅니다. 결론적으로, EN 16263-2:2015 표준은 피어텍닉 제품의 광범위한 요구 사항을 명시하여 제조업체와 사용자에게 중요한 가이드라인을 제공합니다. 안전성과 환경 보호에 대한 강력한 초점은 이 표준의 현대 산업 및 생활에 있어 그 relevance를 더욱 높입니다.
The EN 16263-2:2015 standard provides comprehensive guidelines for the construction and performance of various pyrotechnic articles, specifically addressing the requirements necessary for ensuring their safety and reliability. This standard is particularly relevant for manufacturers and regulatory bodies involved in the production and oversight of pyrotechnics, as it delineates the strict criteria that must be adhered to for a wide range of generic types, including flares, flash devices, gas generators, heaters, and rockets. One of the key strengths of EN 16263-2:2015 is its thorough classification of pyrotechnic articles, ensuring that products like semi-finished pyrotechnic articles and sound emitters meet the established performance benchmarks. By focusing on articles excluded from the scope, such as those for vehicles or containing certain hazardous substances, the standard effectively narrows its applicability while enhancing safety protocols in the industry. The standard's explicit regulations on prohibited materials further bolster its importance, as it aims to mitigate environmental and health risks associated with the use of certain toxic substances like arsenic, mercury, and lead compounds. This attention to hazardous components significantly contributes to the standard's relevance, especially in a market that increasingly prioritizes safety and environmental concerns. Moreover, the clarity with which EN 16263-2:2015 addresses the limitations regarding detonative explosives enhances its usability for practitioners in the field, ensuring that manufacturers understand the exceptions and specific performance criteria that apply. This careful delineation aids in preventing incidents that could arise from misinterpretation of the standard's requirements. Overall, EN 16263-2:2015 stands as a crucial document in the pyrotechnic industry, offering essential requirements that not only foster innovation but also prioritize the safety and efficiency of pyrotechnic articles. Its relevance is underscored by the ongoing need for stringent regulations in a field that poses inherent risks.
Die EN 16263-2:2015 ist ein wesentliches Dokument, das spezielle Anforderungen für die Konstruktion und Leistung anderer pyrotechnischer Artikel festlegt. Die Norm umfasst verschiedene generische Typen wie Notsignale, Blitzgeräte, Gasgeneratoren, Heizgeräte, sowie Raketen und pyromechanische Geräte. Insbesondere stellt die Norm klar, dass sie nicht für pyrotechnische Artikel gilt, die gefährliche Substanzen wie Arsen oder Quecksilber enthalten, was deren Sicherheit und Umweltverträglichkeit unterstreicht. Ein herausragender Stärke der EN 16263-2:2015 ist die klare Abgrenzung der rechtlichen Anforderungen an pyrotechnische Artikel. Durch diese Standardisierung wird sichergestellt, dass Produkte, die für den Markt bestimmt sind, strengen sicherheitstechnischen und leistungsbezogenen Kriterien entsprechen. Dies schafft Vertrauen bei den Verbrauchern und erhöht die Verantwortung der Hersteller. Die Relevanz dieser Norm ist besonders hoch in Branchen, in denen pyrotechnische Artikel häufig verwendet werden, beispielsweise im Freizeitbereich oder in der Notfalltechnik. Die klare Definition von Kategorien und Ausschlüssen hilft dabei, potenzielle Gefahren durch gefährliche chemische Komponenten und explosive Materialien zu minimieren. Die Berücksichtigung sicherheitsrelevanter Aspekte sowie die Fokussierung auf leistungsstarke Produkte machen die EN 16263-2:2015 zu einem unverzichtbaren Leitfaden für Hersteller und Gewerbetreibende im Bereich der pyrotechnischen Artikel. Insgesamt bietet die EN 16263-2:2015 eine umfassende Grundlage für die Entwicklung, Herstellung und den Vertrieb sicherer pyrotechnischer Artikel, was sowohl den Herstellern als auch den Verbrauchern zugutekommt.
La norme EN 16263-2:2015, intitulée "Articles pyrotechniques - Autres articles pyrotechniques - Partie 2 : Exigences", présente un cadre réglementaire essentiel pour la construction et les performances d'une gamme variée d'articles pyrotechniques. Son étendue couvre des dispositifs tels que les fusées éclairantes, les dispositifs à éclat, les générateurs de gaz, les chauffages, les cartouches, les dispositifs pyromécaniques, les roquettes et moteurs de roquettes, les articles pyrotechniques semi-finis, ainsi que les générateurs de fumée/aérosol et les émetteurs sonores. Un des points forts de cette norme est son approche exhaustive qui exclut clairement certains produits, garantissant ainsi une sécurité accrue. Par exemple, elle ne s'applique pas aux articles contenant des compositions pyrotechniques comprenant des substances dangereuses telles que l'arsenic, les composés de mercure ou le phosphore blanc. Cette exclusion témoigne d'une volonté de protéger la santé humaine et l'environnement, tout en maintenant des normes de qualité élevées pour les articles autorisés. La pertinence de cette norme réside également dans sa capacité à encadrer des dispositifs variés, allant des générateurs de gaz aux émetteurs sonores, en veillant à ce qu'ils répondent aux exigences de sécurité et de performance. Cela contribue non seulement à la sécurité des utilisateurs, mais aussi à la fiabilité des produits sur le marché. En définissant des critères clairs, la norme EN 16263-2:2015 assure une cohérence dans la fabrication et l'évaluation des articles pyrotechniques. Ainsi, cette norme est un outil essentiel pour les fabricants et distributeurs d'articles pyrotechniques, garantissant que leurs produits respectent des exigences strictes, tout en favorisant l'innovation dans un secteur où la sécurité doit primer.
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