SIST EN 16256-3:2013

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 artThis 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.icles of the generic types defined in EN 16256-1:2012, Clause 3.

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 folgenden generischen Typen fest:
-   Höhenblitze;
-   Bengalflammen;
-   Bengalfeuer;
-   Bengalfackeln;-
-   Zwei-Komponenten Gemische;
-   Carretillas;
-   Kombinationen;
-   Kometen;
-   desensibilisierte pyrotechnische Substanzen;
-   fallende Effekte;
-   Explosionssimulatoren;
-   Feuerbälle;
-   Flammenprojektoren;
-   Fontänen;
-   Jets;
-   Schnurraketen;
-   Feuertöpfe;
-   Bühneneffektwerfer;
-   Römische Lichter;
-   drehende Effekte;
-   Selbstauflösende Effekte;
-   Rauchkörper;
-   Split Tubes;
-   Einschusssimulatoren;
-   Maroons;
-   Theaterfeuer;
-   Theaterblitze;
-   Theaterknalle;
-   Bühnenpfeifen.
Die vorliegende 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.
ANMERKUNG   In der vorliegenden Norm wird der Begriff „pyrotechnische Gegenstände für Bühne und Theater“ durch „Gegenstände“ abgekürzt.

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 suivants :
-   airbursts ;
-   feux de Bengale ;
-   flammes de Bengale ;
-   baguettes Bengale ;
-   mélanges binaires ;
-   carretillas ;
-   combinaisons ;
-   comètes ;
-   substances pyrotechniques désensibilisées ;
-   cascades ;
-   simulateurs d'explosion ;
-   boules de feu ;
-   projecteurs de flammes ;
-   fontaines ;
-   jets ;
-   courentins ;
-   tubes de pot à feu ;
-   lances cotillons (lances serpentins, lances confettis) ;
-   chandelles romaines ;
-   soleils ;
-   articles auto-inflammables ;
-   fumigènes ;
-   rideaux pyrotechniques ;
-   impacts balles ;
-   marrons de scène ;
-   feux de théâtre ;
-   flashs de théâtre ;
-   marrons de théâtre ;
-   sifflets.
La présente norme ne s'applique pas aux articles contenant une composition pyrotechnique comprenant l'une des quelconques substances suivantes :
-   arsenic ou composés de l'arsenic ;
-   polychlorobenzènes ;
-   plomb ou composés du plomb ;
-   composés du mercure ;
-   phosphore blanc ;
-   picrates ou acide picrique.
NOTE   Dans le présent document, les « articles pyrotechniques pour le théâtre » seront désignés par le terme « articles ».

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
• ICS: 71.100.30 - Explosives. Pyrotechnics and fireworks
• ICS: 97.200.10 - Theatre, stage and studio equipment
• 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
• Directive: 2013/29/EU - Directive 2013/29/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 June 2013 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of pyrotechnic articles (recast)
• Mandate: M/416 - Standardization mandate assigned to CEN concerning pyrotechnic articles
• Ref Project: EN 16256-3:2012 - Pyrotechnic articles - Theatrical pyrotechnic articles - Part 3: Requirements for construction and performance

Standards Content (Sample)

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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SIST EN 16256-3:2013



EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
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.
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EN 16256-3:2012 (E) 2 Contents Page Foreword .41 Scope .52 Normative references .53 Terms and definitions .54 Construction .54.1 General requirements (type test and batch test) .54.2 Permitted elements for combinations T1 indoor use (type test) .64.3 Length of uncoated end of Bengal sticks (type test and batch test) .64.4 Materials not permitted for T1 Maroons (type test and batch test) .75 Pyrotechnic composition (type test).76 Means of ignition (type test and batch test) . 106.1 General requirements . 106.2 Initial fuses and electric igniters . 106.3 Friction heads . 106.4 Permitted means of ignition for theatrical pyrotechnic articles T1 . 107 Performance . 127.1 Properties to be checked before functioning tests . 127.1.1 Loose pyrotechnic composition after mechanical conditioning (type test) . 127.1.2 Integrity (type test and batch test) . 127.2 Properties to be checked during functioning tests (type test and batch test) . 127.2.1 Principal effects . 127.2.2 Functioning . 127.2.3 Stability during functioning . 127.2.4 Effect dimensions . 137.2.5 Sound pressure level . 147.2.6 Explosions and other failures . 147.2.7 Burning or incandescent matter . 147.2.8 Extinguishing of flames . 147.2.9 Projected debris . 157.2.10 Burning rate of pyrotechnic composition . 157.3 Integrity to be checked after functioning tests (type test and batch test) . 157.4 Minimum safety distances for theatrical pyrotechnic articles T1 (type test) . 158 Primary pack or selection pack (type test and batch test) . 169 Type testing . 169.1 General . 169.2 Number of items to be tested . 179.3 Additional requirements for primary packs . 179.3.1 Thermal and mechanical conditioning . 179.3.2 Labelling . 179.4 Test report . 1710 Batch testing . 1810.1 General . 1810.2 Sampling plans . 1810.3 Unit of product . 1810.4 Nonconformities . 1910.5 Test report . 2010.6 Acceptance or rejection of a batch . 21SIST EN 16256-3:2013



EN 16256-3:2012 (E) 3 10.6.1 Nonconforming units . 2110.6.2 Critical nonconforming units . 2110.6.3 Major nonconforming units . 2110.6.4 Minor nonconforming units . 2110.6.5 Theatrical pyrotechnic articles supplied in primary packs or selection packs . 21Annex A (informative)
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 16256-3:2012 (E) 4 Foreword This document (EN 16256-3:2012) 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 2013, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by June 2013. 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 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. This European Standard is one of the series of standards as listed below:  EN 16256-1, Pyrotechnic articles — Theatrical pyrotechnic articles — Part 1: Terminology  EN 16256-2, Pyrotechnic articles — Theatrical pyrotechnic articles — Part 2: Categories of theatrical pyrotechnic articles  EN 16256-3, Pyrotechnic articles — Theatrical pyrotechnic articles — Part 3: Requirements for construction and performance
 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



EN 16256-3:2012 (E) 5 1 Scope 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. 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



EN 16256-3:2012 (E) 6 If applicable, the tolerances according to Table 1 for dimensions shall only be used in batch tests (not applicable for calibres): Table 1 — Construction tolerances
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



EN 16256-3:2012 (E) 7 4.4 Materials not permitted for T1 Maroons (type test and batch test) The following casing materials are not permitted for T1 Maroons:  glass;  ceramics;  metal;  wood;  reinforced glass fibre;  any other similar materials producing hard brittle fragments. This requirement shall be verified by visual inspection according to 6.11 of EN 16256-5:2012 during function tests according to EN 16256-5:2012, 6.15 and 6.9. 5 Pyrotechnic composition (type test) When tested in accordance with EN 16256-5:2012, 6.2.3, the net explosive contents (NEC) shall comply with Table 2 and the specifications of the manufacturer. Articles of category T1 that exceed the NEC values listed in Table 2 are articles of category T2. No limits are given for the NEC of category T2 articles in this European Standard. NOTE The NEC has an influence (directly or indirectly) on the minimum safety distances. For category T2 articles it is agreed that no fixed minimum safety distances are defined. The safe use of T2 articles is one of the major responsibilities of the person with specialist knowledge who should determine the minimum safety distance by using the information given in EN 16256-4:2012, Clause 6. SIST EN 16256-3:2013



EN 16256-3:2012 (E) 8 Table 2 — Maximum NEC limits for theatrical pyrotechnic articles T1 (1 of 2) Generic Types Maximum NEC for T1 indoor and outdoor use Maximum NEC for T1 'for outdoor use only' Airburst 15 g 30 g Bengal flame 50 g 2500 g Bengal flare 50 g 2500 g Bengal stick 7,5 g 50 g Binary mixture Not T1. Carretilla Not T1 indoor. 80 g in total. The report unit shall not exceed 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. Combination A combination shall have a total net explosive content of not more than 100 g; single elements shall not exceed the respective NEC limits. For combinations containing simultaneous Theatrical flashes: The combined NEC of the Theatrical flashes shall not exceed 15 g.
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



EN 16256-3:2012 (E) 9 Table 2 (2 of 2) Generic Types Maximum NEC for T1 indoor and outdoor use Maximum NEC for T1 'for outdoor use only' Projection device 10 g Roman candle Not T1 indoor. Not more than 50 g; each pyrotechnic unit not more than 10 g; shall not contain more than 5 pyrotechnic units containing report composition and each of these pyrotechnic units not more than 10 g of black powder or 4,0 g nitrate/metal-based report composition or 2,0 g of any other composition that produces a report effect. Rotating effect Not more than 50 g per pyrotechnic unit, max 100 g 50 g max per pyrotechnic unit, max 250 g Self consuming article Not T1. Smoke device 50 g 1000 g Split tube 15 g 50 g Squib Not T1. Theatrical fire 1000 g Theatrical flash 15 g 30 g Theatrical report 5,0 g of black powder or 3,0 g of any other composition that produces a report effect. 20 g of black powder or 10 g of any other composition that produces a report effect. Whistle 20 g
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



EN 16256-3:2012 (E) 10 6 Means of ignition (type test and batch test) 6.1 General requirements Articles (T1 and T2) shall:  provide means of ignition which are clearly visible or indicated by labelling or instructions for use. Conformity to this requirement shall be verified by visual examination in accordance with EN 16256-5:2012, 6.11;  be protected against accidental / premature ignition by adequate safety measures; conformity to this requirement shall be verified by visual examination in accordance with EN 16256-5:2012, 6.11;  have a distinct visual/sound indication that ignition has occurred – this may be the effect itself, smoke, sparks or noise etc.; conformity to this requirement shall be verified by visual or aural examination in accordance with EN 16256-5:2012, 6.11 during function test according to EN 16256-5:2012, 6.15;  have no delay before the first effect. This requirement is not applicable for those generic types which actually do not have electric ignition, see also Table 4. In case of smoke generators the delay shall not exceed 3 s; conformity to this requirement shall be verified by timing measurement in accordance with EN 16256-5:2012, 6.5. 6.2 Initial fuses and electric igniters The initial fuse or the electric igniter shall be supplied with the article. Conformity to this requirement shall be verified by visual examination in accordance with EN 16256-5:2012, 6.11. If provided as an integral part of the article, the attachment of the initial fuse shall be secure when tested in accordance with EN 16256-5:2012, 6.1.5. Electric igniters shall be securely attached to the article, when tested according to EN 16256-5:2012, 6.11. 6.3 Friction heads
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 friction head shall not ignite. 6.4 Permitted means of ignition for theatrical pyrotechnic articles T1 For T1 articles the means of ignition shall comply with Table 4. For T2 all forms of ignition are permitted. Conformity to the requirements of Table 4 shall be verified by visual examination in accordance with EN 16256-5:2012, 6.11. SIST EN 16256-3:2013



EN 16256-3:2012 (E) 11 Table 4 — Permitted means of ignition for theatrical pyrotechnic articles T1 Generic Types Means of electrical ignition including electric igniters Initial fuses Friction heads Others Airburst +    Bengal flame + +  + Bengal flare + + + + Bengal stick + + + + Binary mixture Not T1. Carretilla + +   Combination + a  b Comet +    Desensitised pyrotechnic composition + + + + Dropping effect +    Explosion simulator +    Fireball +    Flame projector +    Fountain + c c
c Jet +    Line rocket +    Maroon +    Mine +    Projection device +   + Roman candle +    Rotating effects +    Self consuming article Not T1. Smoke device + + + + Split tube +    Squib Not T1. Theatrical fire + +  + Theatrical flash +    Theatrical report +    Whistle +    a Only permitted if the initial fuse ignition is permitted for the initial generic type
b Only permitted if other ignition types are permitted for the initial generic type.
c Except fountains containing at least 80 % nitrocellulose material by mass and fountains specifically designed to be held in hand.
+ permitted; - not permitted
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EN 16256-3:2012 (E) 12 7 Performance 7.1 Properties to be checked before functioning tests 7.1.1 Loose pyrotechnic composition after mechanical conditioning (type test) When tested in accordance with EN 16256-5:2012, 6.12, the mass of loose pyrotechnic composition shall not exceed 100 mg for each tested item. 7.1.2 Integrity (type test and batch test) 7.1.2.1 General requirements  There shall be no holes, splits, dents or bulges in the body of the article case, except those technically necessary for the correct functioning of the article. There shall be no holes or splits in the end closures unless otherwise specified in the technical documents. If the end closures are separate components, they shall be in place. Conformity to the above requirements shall be verified by visual examination in accordance with EN 16256-5:2012, 6.11.  For articles with a separate component (e.g. base or handle): these components shall be securely in place; if the handle is an integral part of the body, it shall be clearly identified. Conformity to the above requirement shall be verified in accordance with EN 16256-5:2012, 6.1.2. 7.1.2.2 Specific requirements  For combinations: each individual element shall be fixed in place, other than by the transmitting fuse(s) alone. Conformity to the above requirement shall be verified by visual examination in accordance with EN 16256-5:2012, 6.11. 7.2 Properties to be checked during functioning tests (type test and batch test) 7.2.1 Principal effects When tested in accordance with EN 16256-5:2012, 6.15, the principal effects of each article shall conform to the effects described in EN 16256-1 and in the manufacturer’s declaration. This is to be tested according to EN 16256-5:2012, 6.11. 7.2.2 Functioning When tested in accordance with EN 16256-5:2012, 6.15, all pyrotechnic articles shall function completely according to the manufacturers declaration and shall be in accordance with the instruction for use.
For combinations T1 indoor use: When tested in accordance with EN 16256-5:2012, 6.5, there shall be no visual or aural delay of such a duration that it can be confused with the end of functioning of the combination. 7.2.3 Stability during functioning When tested in accordance with EN 16256-5:2012, 6.15, all free standing articles shall remain upright or in the intended position whilst functioning. For articles where the manufacturer has supplied or prescribed ancillary equipment which is intended for use to aid stability during functioning, this shall be used during testing. SIST EN 16256-3:2013



EN 16256-3:2012 (E) 13 7.2.4 Effect dimensions When tested in accordance with EN 16256-5:2012, 6.3, the effect dimensions shall comply with Table 5. Articles with effect dimensions exceeding the limits for category T1 (see Table 5) default to category T2. During type tests, all test results shall be within a tolerance of ± 20 % of the measured average. The measured average value shall be given in the instructions for use or on the label. This value may be rounded. During batch tests, all test results shall be within a tolerance of ± 20 % from the value which is displayed in the instructions for use or on the label. The maximum effect dimensions given in Table 5 for T1 articles shall not be exceeded. Table 5 — Maximum effect dimensions for theatrical pyrotechnic articles T1 (1 of 2) Generic Types T1 indoor and outdoor useT1 'for outdoor use only' radial effect distance effect distance
radial effect distance Airburst 2 m 8 m downwards. 4 m Bengal flame 0,25 m 0,5 m 0,5 m Bengal flare 0,25 m 0,5 m 0,5 m Bengal stick 0,25 m 0,25 m 0,5 m Binary mixture Not T1. Carretilla Not T1 indoor. 2 m Combination As per individual element. As per individual element. As per individual element. Comet 2 m 8 m Not restricted. Desensitised pyrotechnic composition Not restricted. Dropping effect 3 m 8 m 3 m Explosion simulator Not T1 indoor. Not restricted. Fireball 2 m 5 m 3 m Flame projector 1 m 5 m 3 m Fountain 3 m 8 m 3 m Jet 3 m 8 m 3 m Line rocket 1 m functioning length ≤ 30 m 3 m Maroon See 7.2.5. Mine 3 m 8 m Not restricted. Projection device Not restricted. Roman candle Not T1 indoor. Not restricted. Rotating effect 2 m Not applicable. 3 m Self consuming article Not T1. SIST EN 16256-3:2013



EN 16256-3:2012 (E) 14 Table 5 (2 of 2) Generic Types T1 indoor and outdoor useT1 'for outdoor use only' radial effect distance effect distance radial effect distance Smoke device Not restricted. Split tube 3 m 8 m 4 m Squib Not T1. Theatrical fire 0,25 m 0,5 m 0,5 m Theatrical Flash
2 m 5 m flashes, 8 m sparks. 3 m Theatrical report
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