BS EN 15947 discusses pyrotechnic articles. BS EN 15947-5 is the fifth part of BS EN 15947 multi-series and discusses the requirements for the construction and performance of fireworks.
BS EN 15947-5 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.
Note1: BS EN 15947-5 does not apply for articles containing detonative explosives except for black powder or flash composition.
Note2: BS EN 15947-5 does not apply for articles containing pyrotechnic composition
BS EN 15947-5 on requirements for construction and performance of fireworks is useful for:
Fireworks are a class of low explosive pyrotechnic devices used for aesthetic and entertainment purposes. The most common use of a firework is as part of a fireworks display, a display of the effects produced by firework devices.
BS EN 15947-5 provides you guidance with the construction material requirements of fireworks and test methods to assess the materials required for fireworks. BS EN 15947-5 provides you guidance with a type test of pyrotechnic composition. BS EN 15947-5 guides you with the means of ignition and provides you with tests to assess the performance of fireworks. BS EN 15947-5 guides you with type testing and batch testing. BS EN 15947-5 helps you manufacture high-quality fireworks.
EN 15947-5:2015