DD 14035:2007

DRAFT FOR DEVELOPMENT

Fireworks – Selection
packs – Specification
ICS 71.100.30

This publication is not to be regarded as a British Standard.

It is being issued in the Draft for Development series of publications and is of a
provisional nature. The previous series of British Standards for fireworks,
BS 7114-1:1988, BS 7114-2:1988 and BS 7114-3:1988, are cited in The Fireworks
(Safety) Regulations 1997 [1], which will remain in force until the provisions of
Directive 2007/23/EC, on the placing on the market of pyrotechnic articles [2], are
transposed into UK legislation. It should be applied on this provisional basis, so that
information and experience of its practical application can be obtained.
Manufacturers and suppliers are encouraged to implement those requirements that
do not contradict the provisions of BS 7114-2:1988. For the time being, selection
packs should still be marked: “Contents conform to BS 7114-2:1988.”
A review of this Draft for Development will be carried out not later than 2 years after
its publication.
Notification of the start of the review period, with a request for the submission of
comments from users of this Draft for Development, will be made in an
announcement in the appropriate issue of Update Standards.
According to the replies received, the responsible BSI Committee will judge whether
the Draft for Development can be converted into a British Standard or what other
action should be taken.
Observations which it is felt should receive attention before the official call for
comments will be welcomed.
These should be sent to the Secretary of BSI Technical Committee CII/47 at British
Standards House, 389 Chiswick High Road, London W4 4AL.

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Publishing and copyright information

The BSI copyright notice displayed in this document indicates when the
document was last issued.

© BSI 2007

ISBN 978 0 580 53039 5

The following BSI references relate to the work on this Draft for Development:
Committee reference CII/47

Publication history
First published as BS 7114-1, -2 and -3 in November 1988
First published as DD 14035 in September 2007

Amendments issued since publication

Amd. no. Date Text affected

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Contents
Foreword ii
Introduction 1
1 Scope 1
2 Normative references 2
3 Terms and definitions 2
4 Contents of the selection pack 3
5 Construction 4
6 Minimum labelling requirements 5
7 Methods of test 10
8 Batch testing 12
Annexes
Annex A (normative) Batch testing 13
Bibliography 17
List of figures
Figure 1 – Example of a template for checking type sizes 12
Figure 2 – Example of a template for checking type sizes including
dimensions 12
List of tables
Table 1 – Type sizes 10
Table A.1 – Summary of requirements and types of nonconformity for
batch testing 14

Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover,
pages i to iii, a blank page, pages 1 to 17 and a back cover.

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Foreword
Publishing information
This Draft for Development is published by BSI and came into effect
on 28 September 2007. It was prepared by Technical Committee CII/47,
Fireworks. A list of organizations represented on this committee can be
obtained on request to its secretary.

Supersession
Together with the parts of BS EN 14035 this Draft for Development
supersedes BS 7114-1:1988, BS 7114-2:1988 and BS 7114-3:1988,
which have been declared obsolescent.
NOTE 1 BS 7114-1:1988, BS 7114-2:1988 and BS 7114-3:1988 have not
been withdrawn immediately because they are cited in The Fireworks
(Safety) Regulations 1997 [1].

Relationship with other publications

There is a series of European Standards for fireworks (the
EN 14035 series), which are due to be revised in order to support
Directive 2007/23/EC on the placing on the market of pyrotechnic
articles. There is no corresponding European Standard for selection
packs.
NOTE 2 Certain parts of the EN 14035 series, covering types of firework
that are prohibited in the United Kingdom, have been implemented as BSI
Published Documents (PD ENs).

Information about this document

This Draft for Development is intended to complement the parts of
BS EN 14035. Compared to BS 7114-2, it expands the requirements for
selection packs considerably. The principal changes are as follows:
a) the selection packs themselves have been divided into categories
(based on the categories of fireworks that they contain);
b) the types of firework that can be included in each category of
selection pack are specified;
c) requirements for the construction of the selection packs are
specified;
d) the labelling requirements are more comprehensive.
If this Draft for Development is converted to a British Standard it could
then be cited in new UK legislation for fireworks, together with the parts
of BS EN 14035. When these standards are applied in practice there will
be a significant change for users of fireworks. For fireworks in
category 2 the distance for spectators will be a minimum of eight
metres, instead of the present five metres (as specified in BS 7114-2).
Spectator distances will be clearly marked on selection packs, as
required in this Draft for Development.

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Presentational conventions
The provisions of this Draft for Development are presented in roman
(i.e. upright) type. Its requirements are expressed in sentences in which
the principal auxiliary verb is “shall”.
Commentary, explanation and general informative material is
presented in smaller italic type, and does not constitute a
normative element.

Contractual and legal considerations

This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions
of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.
Compliance with a Draft for Development cannot confer
immunity from legal obligations.

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Introduction
Selection packs are divided into categories that broadly coincide with
the three categories of fireworks that are intended for sale to the public,
as defined in BS EN 14035-2. Selection packs containing category 1
fireworks are subdivided into four categories, depending on whether the
fireworks are intended for indoor or outdoor use and whether they are
hand-held or non-hand-held.
As a general principle, selection packs contain fireworks of one
category only. This is because the distance for spectators varies
depending on the category of firework (1 m for category 1 fireworks,
when relevant, 8 m for category 2 fireworks and 25 m for category 3
fireworks). The exceptions are category 3C and category 3D selection
packs, which can contain category 2 rockets in addition to category 3
fireworks. The distance for spectators in these cases is 25 m for all the
fireworks in the pack.
NOTE A category 3C or category 3D selection pack can contain
category 3 rockets, as well as category 2 rockets. It could be a pack that
contains just rockets in both categories (this would still be a selection pack
and not a primary pack because of the mixture of categories).

1 Scope
This Draft for Development specifies requirements for selection packs
of fireworks. The selection packs specified are as follows:
• category 1A selection packs, containing indoor, hand-held
category 1 fireworks;
• category 1B selection packs, containing indoor, non-hand-held
category 1 fireworks;
• category 1C selection packs, containing outdoor, hand-held
category 1 fireworks;
• category 1D selection packs, containing outdoor, non-hand-held
category 1 fireworks;
• category 2A selection packs, in the form of boxes with reclosable
lids and containing category 2 fireworks;
• category 2B selection packs, in the form of transport packages
and containing category 2 fireworks;
• category 3A selection packs, in the form of boxes with reclosable
lids and containing category 3 fireworks;
• category 3B selection packs, in the form of transport packages
and containing category 3 fireworks;
• category 3C selection packs, in the form of boxes with reclosable
lids and containing category 3 fireworks and category 2 rockets;
• category 3D selection packs, in the form of transport packages
and containing category 3 fireworks and category 2 rockets.
NOTE Transport packages are packages that are defined in chapter 1.2
of the United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous
Goods, 14th edition, 2005 [3]. Transport packages are used as outer
packages for the supply of fireworks (sold loose) and selection packs
(categories 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 2A, 3A and 3C) to retailers and as the sole
packages (categories 2B, 3B and 3D) for the supply of fireworks direct to
the end-user.

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2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the
application of this document. For dated references, only the edition
cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the
referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
BS 6001-1, Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes –
Part 1: Sampling schemes indexed by acceptance quality limit
(AQL) for lot-by-lot inspection
BS EN 14035-1, Fireworks – Part 1: Terminology
BS EN 14035-5, Fireworks – Part 5: Batteries and combinations –
Specification and test methods
BS EN 14035-6, Fireworks – Part 6: Bengal flames – Specification
and test methods
BS EN 14035-15, Fireworks – Part 15: Fountains – Specification
and test methods
BS EN 14035-19, Fireworks – Part 19: Hand-held sparklers –
Specification and test methods
BS EN 14035-22, Fireworks – Part 22: Mines – Specification and test
methods
BS EN 14035-23, Fireworks – Part 23: Non-hand-held sparklers –
Specification and test methods
BS EN 14035-25, Fireworks – Part 25: Party poppers – Specification
and test methods
BS EN 14035-27, Fireworks – Part 27: Rockets – Specification and
test methods
BS EN 14035-28, Fireworks – Part 28: Roman candles –
Specification and test methods
BS EN 14035-29, Fireworks – Part 29: Serpents – Specification and
test methods
BS EN 14035-34, Fireworks – Part 34: Table bombs – Specification
and test methods
BS EN 14035-35, Fireworks – Part 35: Throwdowns – Specification
and test methods
BS EN 14035-36, Fireworks – Part 36: Wheels – Specification and
test methods
BS EN 14035-38, Fireworks – Part 38: Shot tubes – Specification
and test methods

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this Draft for Development the terms and
definitions given in BS EN 14035-1 apply.

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4 Contents of the selection pack

4.1 Category 1A selection pack
A category 1A selection pack shall contain only category 1 fireworks, of
both the following types:
• hand-held sparklers, conforming to BS EN 14035-19;
• party poppers, conforming to BS EN 14035-25.

4.2 Category 1B selection pack

A category 1B selection pack shall contain only category 1 fireworks, of
two or more of the following types:
• fountains, conforming to BS EN 14035-15;
• non-hand-held sparklers, conforming to BS EN 14035-23;
• serpents, conforming to BS EN 14035-29;
• table bombs, conforming to BS EN 14035-34.

4.3 Category 1C selection pack

A category 1C selection pack shall contain only category 1 fireworks, of
two or more of the following types:
• hand-held sparklers, conforming to BS EN 14035-19;
• party poppers, conforming to BS EN 14035-25;
• throwdowns, conforming to BS EN 14035-35.

4.4 Category 1D selection pack

A category 1D selection pack shall contain only category 1 fireworks, of
two or more of the following types:
• Bengal flames, conforming to BS EN 14035-6;
• fountains, conforming to BS EN 14035-15;
• non-hand-held sparklers, conforming to BS EN 14035-23;
• serpents, conforming to BS EN 14035-29;
• table bombs, conforming to BS EN 14035-34.

4.5 Category 2A and category 2B selection packs

Category 2A and category 2B selection packs shall contain only
category 2 fireworks, with a minimum of ten fireworks, of two or more
of the following types:
• batteries, conforming to BS EN 14035-5;
• combinations, conforming to BS EN 14035-5;
• fountains, conforming to BS EN 14035-15;
• mines, conforming to BS EN 14035-22;
• rockets, conforming to BS EN 14035-27;
• Roman candles, conforming to BS EN 14035-28;

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• wheels, conforming to BS EN 14035-36;

• shot tubes, conforming to BS EN 14035-38.

4.6 Category 3A and category 3B selection packs

Category 3A and category 3B selection packs shall contain only
category 3 fireworks, with a minimum of ten fireworks, of two or more
of the following types:
• batteries, conforming to BS EN 14035-5;
• combinations, conforming to BS EN 14035-5;
• fountains, conforming to BS EN 14035-15;
• mines, conforming to BS EN 14035-22;
• rockets, conforming to BS EN 14035-27;
• Roman candles, conforming to BS EN 14035-28;
• wheels, conforming to BS EN 14035-36;
• shot tubes, conforming to BS EN 14035-38.

4.7 Category 3C and category 3D selection packs

Category 3C and category 3D selection packs shall contain a minimum
of ten fireworks, which shall comprise category 2 rockets conforming
to BS EN 14035-27 and category 3 fireworks of one or more of the
following types:
• batteries, conforming to BS EN 14035-5;
• combinations, conforming to BS EN 14035-5;
• fountains, conforming to BS EN 14035-15;
• mines, conforming to BS EN 14035-22;
• rockets, conforming to BS EN 14035-27;
• Roman candles, conforming to BS EN 14035-28;
• wheels, conforming to BS EN 14035-36;
• shot tubes, conforming to BS EN 14035-38.

5 Construction
5.1 General
For category 1A and category 1B selection packs, the packaging shall
completely enclose the fireworks.
For category 1C, category 1D, category 2A, category 3A and
category 3C selection packs, the packaging shall be a box, with a
reclosable lid, that completely encloses the fireworks. If the top surface
of the lid contains a window, or windows, the window(s) shall conform
to 5.3 or 5.4.
For category 2B, category 3B and category 3D selection packs, the
packaging shall be a transport package that completely encloses the
fireworks without any transparent window.
Conformity to these requirements shall be verified by visual examination.

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5.2 Materials
The packaging shall be made of card and/or plastics.

5.3 Windows in lids made of card

Any windows in the top surface of the lid of a box shall be formed using
a transparent film made of plasticized polyvinyl chloride.
When determined in accordance with 7.1.1, the proportion of the top
surface of a lid that is transparent shall not exceed 50% of the total area.
When determined in accordance with 7.2, the thickness of the
transparent plastics film shall be at least 150 μm.

5.4 Windows in lids made of plastics

The lid of a box shall be formed using a transparent film made of
plasticized polyvinyl chloride.
In order that the text on the top surface of the lid is clearly legible, at
least 30% of the total area of the top surface of the lid shall be opaque
by one of the following means:
a) folded flaps from a card base to the box;
b) a separate backing of card or paper;
c) an opaque coating.
The text may be printed on the card, paper or coating or directly on the
plastics surface.
When determined in accordance with 7.1.2, the proportion of the top
surface of a lid that is transparent and without any backing shall not
exceed 70% of the total area.
When determined in accordance with 7.2, the thickness of the
transparent plastics film shall be at least 200 μm.

6 Minimum labelling requirements

6.1 General
Selection packs, except those in category 2B, category 3B and
category 3D, shall be marked with at least the information specified in 6.2
to 6.7.
For category 2B, category 3B and category 3D selection packs, the
transport package shall be marked with at least the information
specified in 6.2, 6.6 and 6.7. At least the information specified in 6.2
to 6.6 shall be given in an instruction leaflet enclosed in the pack.
The specified information shall be given in English. Any additional
information shall not conflict with the specified information. The
information specified in each relevant subclause shall be presented as a
whole and shall not be interrupted by other text. If the information
specified in a particular subclause appears on the top surface of the lid
(if any), or is applied to the backing of a transparent plastics lid, that
information shall be enclosed within a special panel (see 6.8.1),
separate from any other information on the top surface of the lid or the

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backing. All the specified information shall be marked at least once

somewhere on the outside surfaces, or so as to be visible through the
outside surfaces, of the packaging, other than the base of a box.
NOTE In addition to information determined by the supplier (such as the
name of the product), the top surface of a lid will always have a special
panel indicating the category of fireworks and the spectator distance
(when applicable), as specified in 6.2. Other specified information can
appear in separate panels on the top surface of the lid or the backing) or
it can be marked around the sides of the lid or the box (if visible).
Conformity to the requirements specified in 6.1 to 6.7 and in 6.8.1 shall
be verified by visual examination.

6.2 Category of fireworks and associated

information
6.2.1 Category 1A selection pack
A category 1A selection pack shall be marked with the words
“CATEGORY 1 FIREWORKS” in upper case and “Hand-held fireworks
for indoor use”, in sentence case (i.e. with an initial upper case letter
followed by lower case letters) on consecutive lines, in a special panel
(see 6.8.1). If the packaging is a box, the special panel shall be on the
top surface of the lid or visible through the top surface of a plastics lid.

6.2.2 Category 1B selection pack

A category 1B selection pack shall be marked with the words
“CATEGORY 1 FIREWORKS” in upper case and “Non-hand-held
fireworks for indoor use”, in sentence case on consecutive lines, in a
special panel (see 6.8.1). If the packaging is a box, the special panel
shall be on the top surface of the lid or visible through the top surface
of a plastics lid.

6.2.3 Category 1C selection pack

A category 1C selection pack shall be marked with the words
“CATEGORY 1 FIREWORKS” in upper case and “Hand-held fireworks
for outdoor use”, in sentence case on consecutive lines, in a special
panel (see 6.8.1) on the top surface of the lid or visible through the top
surface of a plastics lid.

6.2.4 Category 1D selection pack

A category 1D selection pack shall be marked with the words
“CATEGORY 1 FIREWORKS” in upper case and “Non-hand-held
fireworks for outdoor use”, in sentence case on consecutive lines, in a
special panel (see 6.8.1) on the top surface of the lid or visible through
the top surface of a plastics lid.

6.2.5 Category 2A selection pack

A category 2A selection pack shall be marked with the words
“CATEGORY 2 FIREWORKS” in upper case and “Spectators must be at
least 8 metres away”, in sentence case on consecutive lines, in a special
panel (see 6.8.1) on the top surface of the lid or visible through the top
surface of a plastics lid.

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6.2.6 Category 2B selection pack

A category 2B selection pack shall be marked with the words
“CATEGORY 2 FIREWORKS” in upper case, “Spectators must be at
least 8 metres away” and “Instructions enclosed”, in sentence case on
consecutive lines, on the outside of the transport package.

6.2.7 Category 3A selection pack

A category 3A selection pack shall be marked with the words
“CATEGORY 3 FIREWORKS” in upper case and “Spectators must be at
least 25 metres away”, in sentence case on consecutive lines, in a special
panel (see 6.8.1) on the top surface of the lid or visible through the top
surface of a plastics lid.

6.2.8 Category 3B selection pack

A category 3B selection pack shall be marked with the words
“CATEGORY 3 FIREWORKS” in upper case, “Spectators must be at
least 25 metres away” and “Instructions enclosed”, in sentence case on
consecutive lines, on the outside of the transport package.

6.2.9 Category 3C selection pack

A category 3C selection pack shall be marked with the words
“CATEGORY 3 FIREWORKS AND CATEGORY 2 ROCKETS” in upper
case and “Spectators must be at least 25 metres away”, in sentence case
on consecutive lines, in a special panel (see 6.8.1) on the top surface of
the lid or visible through the top surface of a plastics lid.

6.2.10 Category 3D selection pack

A category 3D selection pack shall be marked with the words
“CATEGORY 3 FIREWORKS AND CATEGORY 2 ROCKETS” in upper
case, “Spectators must be at least 25 metres away” and “Instructions
enclosed”, in sentence case on consecutive lines, on the outside of the
transport package.

6.3 General instructions

Category 1A and category 1B selection packs shall be marked with the
following in sentence case.
“Keep children under close supervision and do not give fireworks to
children under 5 years of age.”
Category 1C and category 1D selection packs shall be marked with the
following in sentence case.
“Keep pets indoors and keep children under close supervision.
Do not give fireworks to children under 5 years of age.”
Category 2A, category 3A and category 3C selection packs shall be
marked with the following in sentence case.
“Keep pets indoors and keep children under close supervision.”
The instruction leaflets in category 2B, category 3B and category 3D
selection packs shall be marked with the following in sentence case.
“Keep pets indoors and keep children under close supervision.”

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6.4 Instructions for the firer

6.4.1 Category 2 selection packs

6.4.1.1 Category 2A selection packs
The selection packs shall be marked with the heading “Instructions for
firer” in sentence case and the following in sentence case:
“Keep the fireworks in this box, with the lid closed, until needed.
Take out one firework, replace the lid and follow the instructions on
that firework.
Ensure that all spectators are at least 8 metres away.
Light the fuse at its outermost end, at arm’s length.
Retire immediately at least 8 metres.
Never return to a firework once it has been lit.
Never put fireworks in your pocket or throw them.”

6.4.1.2 Category 2B selection packs

The instruction leaflets shall be marked with the following in sentence
case:
“Keep the fireworks in a closed box until needed.
Follow the instructions on each individual firework.
Ensure that all spectators are at least 8 metres away.
Light the fuse at its outermost end, at arm’s length.
Retire immediately at least 8 metres.
Never return to a firework once it has been lit.
Never put fireworks in your pocket or throw them.”

6.4.2 Category 3 selection packs

6.4.2.1 Category 3A and category 3C selection packs
The selection packs shall be marked with the heading “Instructions for
firer” in sentence case and the following in sentence case:
“Keep the fireworks in this box, with the lid closed, until needed.
Take out one firework, replace the lid and follow the instructions on
that firework.
Ensure that all spectators are at least 25 metres away.
Light the fuse at its outermost end, at arm’s length.
Retire immediately at least 15 metres.
Never return to a firework once it has been lit.
Never put fireworks in your pocket or throw them.”

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6.4.2.2 Category 3B and category 3D selection packs

The instruction leaflets shall be marked with the following in sentence
case:
“Keep the fireworks in a closed box until needed.
Follow the instructions on each individual firework.
Ensure that all spectators are at least 25 metres away.
Light the fuse at its outermost end, at arm’s length.
Retire immediately at least 15 metres.
Never return to a firework once it has been lit.
Never put fireworks in your pocket or throw them.”

6.5 Name and address of manufacturer or

distributor or importer
Labelling shall include:
• the name or trademark and the address of the manufacturer; or
• an abbreviation or a code allowing the identification of the
manufacturer, and the name or trademark and the address of his
authorized distributor or, if the manufacturer is not established in
the United Kingdom, of the importer in the United Kingdom.
The address shall comprise at least the town and the postcode.

6.6 Reference to this Draft for Development

COMMENTARY ON 6.6
If this Draft for Development is converted to a British Standard, it will
include a requirement that the selection pack is marked with the words:
“This selection pack conforms to BS 14035:YYYY 1)”.

6.7 Retail information

The selection pack shall be marked with the words “MUST BE SOLD AS
PACKAGED” in upper case.

6.8 Printing
6.8.1 Labelling shall be clearly visible, easily legible and durable.
NOTE 1 Printing errors which are not misleading should not be classified
as faults.

1) Marking BS 14035:YYYY on or in relation to a relation to a product will

represent a manufacturer’s declaration of conformity, i.e. a claim by or on
behalf of the manufacturer that the product meets the requirements of the
standard. The accuracy of the claim is solely the claimant’s responsibility. Such
a declaration is not to be confused with third-party certification of conformity.

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For each special panel on the top surface of the lid or visible through the
top surface of the lid (see 6.1 and 6.2), the text shall contrast with the
colour of the panel. If the special panel is applied to the top surface of a
transparent plastics lid the whole panel shall be opaque. The colour of the
panel shall contrast with that of the general background or the panel shall
be framed (i.e. it shall have a border in a contrasting colour).
NOTE 2 Black and white are considered to be colours for this purpose.
6.8.2 When measured in accordance with 7.3, the type sizes shall be
such that the height of the character “X” in upper case conforms to
Table 1.

Table 1 Type sizes

Information Clause No. Minimum height of character “X”

Category 1 Category 2 Category 3

selection packs selection packs selection packs

mm mm mm
Category of fireworks, etc. 6.2 4.0 6.0 8.0
General instructions 6.3 2.8 4.0 4.0
Instructions for the firer 6.4 2.8 4.0 4.0
Name and address of manufacturer or 6.5 2.1 2.8 2.8
distributor or importer
Reference to this Draft for Development 6.6 2.1 2.8 2.8
Retail information 6.7 4.0 6.0 6.0

7 Methods of test
7.1 Determination of the relative area of
transparent windows in box lids

7.1.1 Lids made of card

Verify that the total area of all transparent sections of the top surface of
the lid does not exceed 50% of the total area of the top surface of the lid
by using a template or measuring device with an accuracy of ± 1 mm.

7.1.2 Lids made of plastics

Verify that the total area of the sections of the top surface of the lid that
are transparent and without any backing does not exceed 70% of the total
area of the top surface of the lid by using a template or measuring device
with an accuracy of ± 1 mm.

7.2 Determination of the thickness of plastics film

7.2.1 Apparatus
7.2.1.1 Thickness-measuring device, capable of measuring to an
accuracy of ± 5 μm.

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The measuring surfaces of the device shall comprise a plane lower face
and either a plane or radiused upper face. All surfaces shall be polished.
In the case of plane/plane measuring surfaces, the diameter of each face
shall be between 5 mm and 10 mm and the faces shall be parallel to
within 5 μm. The lower face shall be capable of being adjusted to
conform to this requirement. The force applied to the measuring face
shall be 0.5 N to 1.0 N.
In the case of plane/radiused measuring surfaces, the diameter of the
plane lower surface shall not be less than 5 mm and the radius of
curvature of the upper surface shall be 15 mm to 50 mm. The force
applied to the radiused face shall be 0.1 N to 0.5 N.

7.2.2 Test specimens

Cut two test specimens (30 ± 5) mm × (30 ± 5) mm, taken as far apart
as possible, from the box lid. The specimens shall contain no creases.

7.2.3 Procedure
7.2.3.1 Ensure that the specimens and the faces of the measuring
device (7.2.1.1) are free from contamination, for example dust.
7.2.3.2 Check the zero point of the measuring device before starting the
measurements and recheck after each series of measurements.
7.2.3.3 When determining the thickness, lower the upper face gently to
avoid deforming the material.
7.2.3.4 Determine the thickness of the specimens at least three
different points and record the lowest value.

7.3 Measurement of type sizes

7.3.1 General
Conformity to 6.8.2 shall be checked by using a suitable measuring
instrument, accurate to 0.1 mm, or by using a template conforming
to 7.3.2.

7.3.2 Template
The template shall be made of a flexible transparent film, printed with
characters and/or symbols that accurately reproduce each of the type
sizes specified in Table 1. The tolerance on the height of the characters
+0.1
and symbols on the template shall be 0 mm, verified by means of a
travelling microscope.
NOTE 1 The template may be produced in more than one section in order
to accommodate all the type sizes.
NOTE 2 An example of a section of a template is given in Figure 1, with
the exact heights of the characters and symbols shown in Figure 2. These
figures are not drawn to scale and are not suitable for direct reproduction
as a template.

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Figure 1 Example of a template for checking type sizes

2.1 mm

ABC abc XYZ xyz 123

2.8 mm

ABC abc XYZ xyz 123

NOTE This figure is not to scale.

Figure 2 Example of a template for checking type sizes including dimensions

2.1 + 0.1

2.1 + 0.1
0

0
2.1 mm

ABC abc XYZ xyz 123

2.8 mm

ABC abc XYZ xyz 123

2.8 + 0.1

2.8 + 0.1
0

0
NOTE This figure is not to scale.

8 Batch testing
Batch testing shall be performed in accordance with Annex A.

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Annex A (normative) Batch testing

A.1 General
For the purposes of batch testing, acceptance sampling in accordance
with A.2 to A.6 shall be applied.

A.2 Sampling plans

Sampling shall be in accordance with BS 6001-1 using double sampling
plans and applying the switching procedures for normal, tightened and
reduced inspection. Inspection level S-4 shall apply.

A.3 Unit of product

The unit of product on which the sample size is based shall be the
individual selection pack.
NOTE Usually the fireworks supplied in a selection pack will have been
sampled separately for the purpose of assessing conformity to the relevant
standard.

A.4 Nonconformities
Nonconformities shall be classed in accordance with Table A.1.

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Table A.1 Summary of requirements and types of nonconformity for batch testing
Clause Property Requirement Test Type of
No. method nonconformity a)
4.1 to 4.6 Contents of selection pack: number of W2 Visual Major
different types

4.1 to 4.7 Contents of selection pack: Visual

inclusion of specified categories only See 4.1 to 4.7 Critical
inclusion of specified types only See 4.1 to 4.7 Critical
4.5 to 4.7 Number of fireworks W 10 Visual Major
5.1 Integrity of selection pack Pack shall completely Visual Major
enclose the fireworks
5.3 Area of transparent windows in lids u 50% of the top surface of 7.1.1 Major
made of card b) the lid
5.3 Thickness of plastics film in lids made of W 150 μm 7.2 Major
card b)
5.4 Area of transparent windows in lids u 70% of the top surface of 7.1.2 Major
made of plastics b) the lid
5.4 Thickness of plastics film in lids made of W 200 μm 7.2 Major
plastics b)
6 Labelling of selection pack Shall be correctly stated Visual Minor
(see 6.1 to 6.7) and legible

6.1 Provision of instruction leaflet b) Shall be enclosed in pack Visual Critical

6.8.1 Special panels Colour shall contrast with Visual Major
the text
Colour shall contrast with Major
general background or the
panel shall be framed

6.8.2 Type sizes See 6.8.2 7.3 Minor

a) See BS EN 14035-1:2003, 3.31, 3.32 and 3.33.
b) If applicable.

A.5 Test report

The test report shall include at least the following information, with
items d) to o) being given for each pack examined:
a) a reference to this Draft for Development, i.e. DD 14035:2007;
b) the category of the selection pack;
c) the complete identification of the sample under test;
d) the categories and types of firework contained in the pack;
e) the number of fireworks in the pack;
f) whether the packaging completely encloses the fireworks;
g) whether the total area of all transparent windows in the top surface
of a lid made of card exceeds 50% of the total area of the top
surface of the lid;
h) whether the total area of all transparent windows in the top surface
of a lid made of plastics exceeds 70% of the total area of the top
surface of the lid;

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i) the thickness, in micrometres, of the transparent plastics film (if

any) used for the lid or for windows in the lid;
j) whether the category of fireworks and associated information, the
reference to this Draft for Development and the statement “Must
be sold as packaged” are correctly stated on the pack;
k) for category 1A, category 1B, category 1C, category 1D,
category 2A, category 3A and category 3C selection packs, whether
the general instructions, instructions for the firer and the name and
address of the manufacturer 1) or distributor 1) or importer 1) are
correctly stated on the pack;
l) for category 2B, category 3B and category 3D selection packs,
whether an instruction leaflet is enclosed in the pack;
m) for category 2B, category 3B and category 3D selection packs,
whether the category of fireworks and associated information,
general instructions, instructions for the firer, the name and address
of the manufacturer 1) or distributor 1) or importer 1) and the
reference to this Draft for Development are correctly stated in the
instruction leaflet;
n) whether the specified labelling is clearly visible, easily legible and
durable;
o) if information is contained in special panels, whether the text
contrasts with the colour of the panel and whether the panel is
distinct (contrasting colour or framed) from the general
background;
p) whether the type sizes for the labelling are correct.

A.6 Acceptance or rejection of a batch

A.6.1 Nonconforming units

Acceptance or rejection of the batch shall be determined by the number
of nonconforming units of each type, in accordance with A.6.2 to A.6.4.
NOTE Acceptance or rejection of the batch is determined by the number
of nonconforming units of each type and not necessarily by the number of
nonconformities found.

A.6.2 Critical nonconforming units

For critical nonconforming units an Acceptance Quality Level (AQL)
of 0.65% shall apply. If the batch fails to meet this criterion, it shall be
rejected. Any critical nonconforming units shall not also be counted as
major nonconforming units or minor nonconforming units.

A.6.3 Major nonconforming units

For major nonconforming units an AQL of 2.5% shall apply. If the batch
fails to meet this criterion, it shall be rejected. Any major
nonconforming units shall not also be counted as minor nonconforming
units.

1) Whichever applies.

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A.6.4 Minor nonconforming units

For minor nonconforming units an AQL of 10% shall apply. If the batch
fails to meet this criterion, it shall be rejected.

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Bibliography
[1] GREAT BRITAIN: The Fireworks (Safety) Regulations 1997,
SI 1997, No. 2294, London: The Stationery Office.
[2] EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES. 2007/23/EC. Directive 2007/23/EC of
the European Parliament and of the Council on the placing on the
market of pyrotechnic articles.
[3] United Nations Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous
Goods, 14th edition, 2005.

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