EN 15947-5:2015
(Main)Pyrotechnic articles - Fireworks, Categories F1, F2, and F3 - Part 5: Requirements for construction and performance
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies requirements for construction, performance and primary or selection packaging of fireworks. It is applicable to fireworks in categories F1, F2 and F3 according to EN 15947 2:2015.
This European Standard does not apply for articles containing detonative explosives except for black powder or flash composition.
This European Standard does not apply for articles containing pyrotechnic composition that includes any of the following substances:
- arsenic or arsenic compounds;
- hexachlorobenzene;
- mixtures containing a mass fraction of chlorates greater than 80 %;
- mixtures of chlorates with metals;
- mixtures of chlorates with red phosphorus (except when used in Christmas crackers, party poppers or snaps);
- mixtures of chlorates with potassium hexacyanoferrate(II);
- mixtures of chlorates with sulfur (these mixtures are allowed for friction heads only);
- mixtures of chlorates with sulfides;
- lead or lead compounds;
- mercury compounds;
- white phosphorus;
- picrates or picric acid;
- potassium chlorate with a mass fraction of bromates greater than 0,15 %;
- sulfur with an acidity, expressed in mass fraction of sulphuric acid, greater than 0,002 %;
- zirconium with a particle size of less than 40 µm.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 08-Dec-2015
- Withdrawal Date
- 22-Sep-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 212 - Fireworks
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 212/WG 1 - Classification and terminology
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 05-Oct-2022
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2026
- Directive
- Not Harmonized2007/23/EC - Pyrotechnic articles directive
Relations
- Effective Date
- 16-Dec-2015
- Effective Date
- 21-Nov-2017
- Effective Date
- 25-Aug-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Refers
EN 15947-1:2015 - Pyrotechnic articles - Fireworks, Categories F1, F2 and F3 - Part 1: Terminology - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Refers
EN 15947-4:2015 - Pyrotechnic articles - Fireworks, Categories F1, F2 and F3 - Part 4: Test methods - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 15947-5:2015 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Pyrotechnic articles - Fireworks, Categories F1, F2, and F3 - Part 5: Requirements for construction and performance". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies requirements for construction, performance and primary or selection packaging of fireworks. It is applicable to fireworks in categories F1, F2 and F3 according to EN 15947 2:2015. This European Standard does not apply for articles containing detonative explosives except for black powder or flash composition. This European Standard does not apply for articles containing pyrotechnic composition that includes any of the following substances: - arsenic or arsenic compounds; - hexachlorobenzene; - mixtures containing a mass fraction of chlorates greater than 80 %; - mixtures of chlorates with metals; - mixtures of chlorates with red phosphorus (except when used in Christmas crackers, party poppers or snaps); - mixtures of chlorates with potassium hexacyanoferrate(II); - mixtures of chlorates with sulfur (these mixtures are allowed for friction heads only); - mixtures of chlorates with sulfides; - lead or lead compounds; - mercury compounds; - white phosphorus; - picrates or picric acid; - potassium chlorate with a mass fraction of bromates greater than 0,15 %; - sulfur with an acidity, expressed in mass fraction of sulphuric acid, greater than 0,002 %; - zirconium with a particle size of less than 40 µm.
This European Standard specifies requirements for construction, performance and primary or selection packaging of fireworks. It is applicable to fireworks in categories F1, F2 and F3 according to EN 15947 2:2015. This European Standard does not apply for articles containing detonative explosives except for black powder or flash composition. This European Standard does not apply for articles containing pyrotechnic composition that includes any of the following substances: - arsenic or arsenic compounds; - hexachlorobenzene; - mixtures containing a mass fraction of chlorates greater than 80 %; - mixtures of chlorates with metals; - mixtures of chlorates with red phosphorus (except when used in Christmas crackers, party poppers or snaps); - mixtures of chlorates with potassium hexacyanoferrate(II); - mixtures of chlorates with sulfur (these mixtures are allowed for friction heads only); - mixtures of chlorates with sulfides; - lead or lead compounds; - mercury compounds; - white phosphorus; - picrates or picric acid; - potassium chlorate with a mass fraction of bromates greater than 0,15 %; - sulfur with an acidity, expressed in mass fraction of sulphuric acid, greater than 0,002 %; - zirconium with a particle size of less than 40 µm.
EN 15947-5:2015 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 15947-5:2015 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 15947-5:2010, EN 15947-5:2022, ISO 2859-1:1999, EN 15947-3:2015, EN 15947-1:2015, EN 15947-4:2015, EN 196-1:1994, EN 16265:2015, EN 15947-2:2015, EN 4129:2009, EN 4071:2009, EN 4128:2016, EN 3052:2009, EN 4127:2009, EN 4128:2009. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 15947-5:2015 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2007/23/EC, 2013/29/EU; Standardization Mandates: M/504. 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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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Pyrotechnische Gegenstände - Feuerwerkskörper, Kategorien 1, 2 und 3 - Teil 5: Anforderungen an Konstruktion und FunktionArticles pyrotechniques - Artifices de divertissement, Catégories 1, 2, et 3 - Partie 5 : Exigences de construction et de performancesPyrotechnic articles - Fireworks, Categories 1, 2, and 3 - Part 5: Requirements for construction and performance71.100.30Eksplozivi. PirotehnikaExplosives. PyrotechnicsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 15947-5:2015SIST EN 15947-5:2016en,fr,de01-februar-2016SIST EN 15947-5:2016SLOVENSKI
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European foreword . 4 1 Scope . 5 2 Normative references . 5 3 Terms and definitions . 6 4 Construction . 6 4.1 Construction materials (type test and batch test). 6 4.1.1 General requirements . 6 4.1.2 Specific requirements . 6 4.2 Length of handle (type test and batch test) . 7 4.3 Permitted elements in batteries, batteries requiring external support, combinations and combinations requiring external support (type test and batch test) . 8 4.4 Dimensions for mini rockets (type test and batch test) . 8 4.5 Specific requirements for compound firework (type and batch test) . 8 5 Pyrotechnic composition (type test) . 9 6 Means of ignition . 11 6.1 Permitted means of ignition (type test and batch test) . 11 6.2 Protection of initial fuse (type test and batch test) . 13 6.3 Attachment of means of ignition (type test and batch test) . 13 6.4 Fuse requirements (type test and batch test) . 14 6.4.1 General requirements . 14 6.4.2 Specific requirements . 14 7 Performance . 14 7.1 Properties to be checked before functioning tests . 14 7.1.1 Loose pyrotechnic composition after mechanical conditioning (type test) . 14 7.1.2 Integrity (type test and batch test) . 14 7.1.3 Stabilization of flight (type test and batch test) . 15 7.1.4 Other requirements (type test) . 15 7.2 Properties to be checked during functioning tests (type test and batch test) . 16 7.2.1 Principal effects . 16 7.2.2 Functioning . 16 7.2.3 Angle of ascent or flight . 16 7.2.4 Motion . 16 7.2.5 Stability during functioning . 16 7.2.6 Height of explosion . 17 7.2.7 Sound pressure level . 17 7.2.8 Explosions and other failures . 17 7.2.9 Burning or incandescent matter . 18 7.2.10 Extinguishing of flames . 18 7.2.11 Projected debris . 19 7.2.12 Burning rate of pyrotechnic composition . 20 7.2.13 Pull-string or -strip . 20 7.3 Properties to be checked after functioning tests (type test and batch test) . 20 SIST EN 15947-5:2016
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