PUBLISHED DOCUMENT PD EN

14035-17:2004

Fireworks —
Part 17: Ground spinners —
Specification and test methods

ICS 71 . 100.30

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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 1 4035-1 7
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM August 2004

ICS 71 .1 00.30

English version

Fireworks - Part 1 7: Ground spinners - Specification and test

methods
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Contents page

Foreword..............................................................................................................................................................4
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................6
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................7
3 Terms and definitions ...........................................................................................................................7
4 Construction...........................................................................................................................................7
4.1 Means of ignition ...................................................................................................................................7
4.2 Attachment of initial fuse ......................................................................................................................7
4.3 Resistance to ignition by an abrasive surface ...................................................................................7
4.4 Protection of ground spinners (category 1 ground spinners only)..................................................8
4.5 Protection of initial fuse (category 2 ground spinners only) ............................................................8
4.5.1 General....................................................................................................................................................8
4.5.2 Friction head ..........................................................................................................................................8
4.5.3 Protruding fuse ......................................................................................................................................8
4.6 Materials of firework case.....................................................................................................................8
4.7 Integrity...................................................................................................................................................8
4.8 Net explosive content............................................................................................................................8
4.9 Striking surface......................................................................................................................................9
5 Performance ...........................................................................................................................................9
5.1 Initial fuse ...............................................................................................................................................9
5.2 Principal effects .....................................................................................................................................9
5.3 Functioning ............................................................................................................................................9
5.4 Explosions ..............................................................................................................................................9
5.5 Sound pressure level ............................................................................................................................9
5.6 Motion of the ground spinners .............................................................................................................9
5.7 Burning matter .......................................................................................................................................9
5.8 Projected debris...................................................................................................................................1 0
6 Primary pack or selection pack..........................................................................................................1 0
7 Minimum labelling requirements........................................................................................................1 0
7.1 General..................................................................................................................................................1 0
7.2 Type name and category.....................................................................................................................1 0
7.3 Safety information ...............................................................................................................................1 0
7.3.1 General..................................................................................................................................................1 0
7.3.2 Category 1 ground spinners with protruding fuse...........................................................................1 1
7.3.3 Category 1 ground spinners with friction head ................................................................................1 1
7.3.4 Category 2 ground spinners with protruding fuse...........................................................................1 1
7.3.5 Category 2 ground spinners with friction head ................................................................................1 1
7.4 Name, address and telephone number of manufacturer or distributor or importer.....................1 2
7.5 Reference to this standard .................................................................................................................1 2
7.6 Printing .................................................................................................................................................1 2
7.6.1 Labelling ...............................................................................................................................................1 2
7.6.2 Type size ...............................................................................................................................................1 2
7.7 Marking of very small ground spinners ............................................................................................1 2
7.7.1 Reduced size ........................................................................................................................................1 2
7.7.2 Reduced information ...........................................................................................................................1 2
7.8 Additional information on the primary pack (if applicable).............................................................1 3
8 Test methods........................................................................................................................................1 3
8.1 Attachment of protruding fuse (type test and batch test) ...............................................................1 3
8.1 .1 Apparatus .............................................................................................................................................1 3

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8.1 .2 Procedure ............................................................................................................................................. 1 3

8.2 Attachment of friction head (type test) ............................................................................................. 1 3
8.2.1 Apparatus ............................................................................................................................................. 1 3
8.2.2 Procedure ............................................................................................................................................. 1 3
8.3 Resistance to ignition by an abrasive surface (type test and batch test) ..................................... 1 4
8.3.1 Apparatus ............................................................................................................................................. 1 4
8.3.2 Procedure ............................................................................................................................................. 1 4
8.4 Performance (type test and batch test) ............................................................................................. 1 4
8.4.1 Test environment................................................................................................................................. 1 4
8.4.2 Apparatus ............................................................................................................................................. 1 4
8.4.3 Procedure ............................................................................................................................................. 1 4
8.5 Determination of net explosive content (type test).......................................................................... 1 6
8.5.1 Apparatus ............................................................................................................................................. 1 6
8.5.2 Procedure ............................................................................................................................................. 1 6
8.6 Side ignition of initial fuse (type test) ............................................................................................... 1 6
8.6.1 Material ................................................................................................................................................. 1 6
8.6.2 Test area ............................................................................................................................................... 1 6
8.6.3 Apparatus ............................................................................................................................................. 1 6
8.6.4 Test specimen...................................................................................................................................... 1 6
8.6.5 Procedure ............................................................................................................................................. 1 6
8.7 Labelling (type test and batch test) ................................................................................................... 1 8
Annex A (normative) Type testing .................................................................................................................. 1 9
Annex B (normative) Batch testing ................................................................................................................ 28
Annex C (normative) Method for determination of smouldering rate of cigarette .................................... 31
Annex D (informative) A-Deviations ............................................................................................................... 32
Ireland 33

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Foreword
This document (EN 1 4035-1 7:2004) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 21 2 “Fireworks”, 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 February 2005, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn
at the latest by February 2005.

This European Standard is one of a series of standards as listed below.

EN 1 4035-1 , Fireworks - Part 1: Terminology.

EN 1 4035-2, Fireworks - Part 2: Categorisation.
EN 1 4035-3, Fireworks - Part 3: Aerial wheels - Specification and test methods.
EN 1 4035-4, Fireworks - Part 4: Bangers and banger batteries - Specification and test methods.
prEN 1 4035-5, Fireworks - Part 5: Batteries and combinations - Specification and test methods.
EN 1 4035-6, Fireworks - Part 6: Bengal flames - Specification and test methods.
EN 1 4035-7, Fireworks - Part 7: Bengal matches - Specification and test methods.
EN 1 4035-8, Fireworks - Part 8: Bengal sticks - Specification and test methods.
EN 1 4035-9, Fireworks - Part 9: Crackling granules - Specification and test methods.
EN 1 4035-1 0, Fireworks - Part 10: Double bangers - Specification and test methods.
EN 1 4035-1 2, Fireworks - Part 12: Flash bangers and flash banger batteries - Specification and test methods.
EN 1 4035-1 3, Fireworks - Part 13: Flash pellets - Specification and test methods.
EN 1 4035-1 5, Fireworks - Part 15: Fountains - Specification and test methods.
EN 1 4035-1 7, Fireworks - Part 17: Ground spinners - Specification and test methods.
prEN 1 4035-1 8, Fireworks - Part 18: Hand-held fountains - Specification and test methods.
EN 1 4035-1 9, Fireworks - Part 19: Hand-held sparklers - Specification and test methods.
prEN 1 4035-20, Fireworks - Part 20: Jumping crackers - Specification and test methods.
prEN 1 4035-21 , Fireworks - Part 21: Jumping ground spinners - Specification and test methods.
EN 1 4035-22, Fireworks - Part 22: Mines - Specification and test methods.
EN 1 4035-23, Fireworks - Part 23: Non-hand-held sparklers - Specification and test methods.
EN 1 4035-24, Fireworks - Part 24: Novelty matches - Specification and test methods.

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prEN 1 4035-25, Fireworks - Part 25: Party-poppers - Specification and test methods.
EN 1 4035-27, Fireworks - Part 27: Rockets - Specification and test methods.
EN 1 4035-28, Fireworks - Part 28: Roman candles - Specification and test methods.
EN 1 4035-29, Fireworks - Part 29: Serpents - Specification and test methods.
prEN 1 4035-31 , Fireworks - Part 31: Shell-in-mortars - Specification and test methods.
prEN 1 4035-32, Fireworks - Part 32: Snaps - Specification and test methods.
prEN 1 4035-33, Fireworks - Part 33: Spinners - Specification and test methods.
EN 1 4035-34, Fireworks - Part 34: Table bombs - Specification and test methods.
prEN 1 4035-35, Fireworks - Part 35: Throwdowns - Specification and test methods.
EN 1 4035-36, Fireworks - Part 36: Wheels - Specification and test methods.
prEN 1 4035-37, Fireworks - Part 37: Whistlers - Specification and test methods.
prEN 1 4035-38, Fireworks - Part 38: Shot tubes - Specification and test methods.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard : Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
and United Kingdom.

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1 Scope
This document specifies requirements for the construction, performance, primary packaging and labelling of
ground spinners and the corresponding test methods. It is applicable to fireworks which are classified as
ground spinners in categories 1 and 2 in EN 1 4035-2. Category 1 ground spinners, category 2 ground
spinners with friction head and category 2 ground spinners with a protruding fuse not designed to resist side
ignition should be contained in a primary pack or selection pack.

It is not applicable to ground spinners containing report composition.

It is not applicable to ground spinners containing pyrotechnic composition containing pyrotechnic composition
that includes any of the following substances:

— arsenic or arsenic compounds;

— mixtures containing a mass fraction of chlorates greater than 80 %;

— mixtures of chlorates with metals;

— mixtures of chlorates with red phosphorus;

— mixtures of chlorates with potassium hexacyanoferrate(II);

— mixtures of chlorates with sulfur;

— 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 0,1 5 %;

— 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.

NOTE In EN 1 4035-2, ground spinners are classified as follows:

— brief description: non-metallic tube or tubes containing gas- and sparks-producing pyrotechnic composition, with or
without noise producing pyrotechnic composition;

— principal effects: rotation on the ground and emission of sparks and/or flames with or without aural effect.

Schemes for type testing of ground spinners and batch testing of ground spinners are specified in annex A
and annex B respectively.

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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.

EN 1 4035-1 :2003, Fireworks — Part 1: Terminology.

EN 1 4035-2, Fireworks — Part 2: Categorisation.
EN 61 672-1 , Electroacoustics - Sound level meters - Part 1: Specifications (IEC 61672-1:2002).
EN 61 672-2, Electroacoustics - Sound level meters - Part 2: Pattern evaluation tests (IEC 61672-2:2003).
EN ISO 845, Cellular plastics and rubbers - Determination of apparent (bulk) density (ISO 845:1988).
EN ISO 868, Plastics and ebonite - Determination of indentation hardness by means of a durometer (Shore
hardness) (ISO 868:2003).
EN ISO 2439, Flexible cellular polymeric materials - Determination of hardness (indentation technique) (ISO
2439:1997, including Technical Corrigendum 1:1998).
ISO 2859-1 , Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes - Part 1: Sampling schemes indexed by
acceptance quality limit (AQL) for lot-by-lot inspection.
ISO 6344-3, Coated abrasives - Grain size analysis - Part 3: Determination of grain size distribution of
microgrits P 240 to P 2500.
ISO 21 948, Coated abrasives – Plain sheets.

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 1 4035-1 :2003 apply.

4 Construction
4.1 Means of ignition
The means of ignition shall be identified by a protruding fuse or a friction head.

Conformity to this requirement shall be verified by visual examination.

4.2 Attachment of initial fuse

For ground spinners with protruding fuse, the attachment of the protruding fuse to the ground spinner shall be
secure when tested in accordance with 8.1 .

For ground spinners with friction head, the attachment of the friction head to the ground spinner shall be
secure when tested in accordance with 8.2.

4.3 Resistance to ignition by an abrasive surface

When tested in accordance with 8.3, the friction head shall not ignite.

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4.4 Protection of ground spinners (category 1 ground spinners only)

The ground spinner shall be contained in a primary pack conforming to 6.

Conformity to this requirement shall be verified by visual examination.

4.5 Protection of initial fuse (category 2 ground spinners only)

4.5.1 General
The initial fuse of category 2 ground spinners shall be protected in on of the ways specified in 4.5.2 or 4.5.3.

4.5.2 Friction head

The ground spinner shall be contained in a primary pack conforming to 6.

Conformity to this requirement shall be verified by visual examination.

4.5.3 Protruding fuse

4.5.3.1 Protruding fuse is not designed to resist side ignition

The ground spinner shall be contained in a primary pack or selection pack conforming to 6.

Conformity to this requirement shall be verified by visual examination.

4.5.3.2 Protruding fuse designed to resist side ignition

When tested in accordance with 8.6, the protruding fuse shall not ignite.

4.6 Materials of firework case

The body of the firework case shall be made of paper or cardboard. If the rotation pin, if any, is a separate
component, it shall be made of non-metallic material.

Conformity to these requirements shall be verified by visual examination.

4.7 Integrity
There shall be no holes, splits, dents or bulges in the body of the firework case, except those technically
necessary for the correct functioning of the ground spinner. There shall be no holes or splits in the end
closure(s). If the end closure (or the end closures), is a (are) separate component(s), it (they) shall be securely
in place.

Conformity to these requirements shall be verified by visual examination.

4.8 Net explosive content

When determined in accordance with 8.5, a category 1 ground spinner shall have a net explosive content of
not more than, 5,0 g excluding the friction head.

When determined in accordance with 8.5, a category 2 ground spinner shall have a net explosive content of
not more than 25,0 g and each pyrotechnic unit shall have a net explosive content of not more than 8,0 g.

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4.9 Striking surface

The primary pack of ground spinners with friction head shall be fitted with a striking surface for safety matches.

Conformity to this requirement shall be verified by visual examination.

5 Performance
5.1 Initial fuse
When tested in accordance with 8.4, the protruding fuse shall ignite within 1 0 s and the ignition shall be visible.

When tested in accordance with 8.4, the friction-ignited head shall ignite and the ignition shall be visible.

When tested in accordance with 8.4, the duration of the initial fuse burning shall be 3,0 to 8,0 s.

5.2 Principal effects

When tested in accordance with 8.4, the principal effects of the ground spinner, as given in EN 1 4035-2, shall
be rotation on the ground and emission of sparks and/or flames with or without aural effect, without report.

5.3 Functioning
When tested in accordance with 8.4, the ground spinner shall function completely.

5.4 Explosions
When tested in accordance with 8.4, the ground spinner shall not produce an explosion.

5.5 Sound pressure level

When tested in accordance with 8.4, a category 2 ground spinner with aural effect shall produce a maximum
A-weighted impulse sound pressure level ( LAImax) of not higher than 1 20 dB (AI) at a horizontal distance of 8,0
m from the testing point and a height of 1 ,0 m above the ground.

5.6 Motion of the ground spinners

When tested in accordance with 8.4, a category 1 ground spinner shall not move more than 1 ,0 m away from
the testing point.

When tested in accordance with 8.4, a category 2 ground spinner shall not move more than 6,0 m away from
the testing point.

When tested in accordance with 8.4, a ground spinner shall not ascent to a height greater than 0,2 m.

5.7 Burning matter

When tested in accordance with 8.4, no burning or incandescent matter from a category 1 ground spinner
shall fall to the ground more than 1 , 0 m from the testing point.

When tested in accordance with 8.4, no burning or incandescent matter from a category 2 ground spinner
shall fall to the ground more than 6,0 m from the testing point.

When tested in accordance with 8.4, any flames caused by the functioning of the ground spinner shall be
extinguished within 60,0 s of the ground spinner ceasing to function.

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5.8 Projected debris

When tested in accordance with 8.4, no debris from a category 2 ground spinner shall be projected laterally
more than 8,0 m from the testing point and any particle of debris which is projected laterally more than 6,0 m
from the testing point shall not exceed a mass of 1 ,0 g.

6 Primary pack or selection pack

If a primary pack or selection pack is required, the pack shall completely enclose the ground spinner(s). There
shall be no holes or splits in the pack, except those which are intended to enable the packaging to be opened
and those which are otherwise technically necessary.

If the primary pack is fitted with a striking surface, the striking surface on the pack shall be covered or the pack
shall be sealed.

Conformity to these requirements shall be verified by visual examination.

7 Minimum labelling requirements

7.1 General
Ground spinners and their primary packs, if any, shall be marked with the information specified in 7.2 to 7.5
and, if relevant, 7.7 and/or 7.8.

The specified information shall be given in the language(s) of the country in which the ground spinners or
primary packs are offered for retail sale. For each language, it shall be presented as a whole and shall not be
interrupted by other text. Additional text given in another language shall not conflict with the specified
information.

Conformity to the requirements specified in 7.1 to 7.5, 7.6.1 , 7.7.2 and 7.8 shall be verified by visual
examination.

NOTE Examples of typical labels for bangers, for which many of the marking requirements are similar to those
specified for ground spinners in this standard, are given in EN 1 4035-4.

7.2 Type name and category

The type name shall be marked, in upper case, as 'GROUND SPINNER'. If a trade name is used in addition to
the type name, it shall not conflict with the principal effects of a ground spinner or with the name of another
type of firework.

The appropriate category shall be marked, in upper case, as 'CATEGORY 2' or 'CAT 2', for example.

7.3 Safety information

7.3.1 General
Safety information shall be emphasized by use of a heading, or bold type, or similar. If necessary, instructions
in addition to those specified in 7.3.2 to 7.3.5 may be given.

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7.3.2 Category 1 ground spinners with protruding fuse

Labelling shall include at least the following safety information in the order as given:

— 'For outdoor use only';

— 'Place singly on flat ground and light fuse at its outermost end';

— 'Retire immediately at least 3 m'.

7.3.3 Category 1 ground spinners with friction head

Labelling shall include at least the following safety information in the order as given:

— 'For outdoor use only';

— 'Ignite on the striking surface provided';

— 'Place on flat ground';

— 'Do not hold';

— 'Retire immediately at least 3 m'.

7.3.4 Category 2 ground spinners with protruding fuse

Labelling shall include at least the following safety information in the order as given:

— 'For outdoor use only';

— 'Place singly on flat ground and light fuse at its outermost end';

— 'Retire immediately at least 8 m'.

7.3.5 Category 2 ground spinners with friction head

Labelling shall include at least the following safety information in the order as given:

— 'For outdoor use only';

— 'Ignite on the striking surface provided';

— 'Place on flat ground';

— 'Do not hold';

— 'Retire immediately at least 8 m'.

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7.4 Name, address and telephone number of manufacturer or distributor or importer

Labelling shall include:

— the name or trade mark, the address and the telephone number of the manufacturer; or

— an abbreviation or a code allowing the identification of the manufacturer, and the name or trade mark, the
address and the telephone number

— of his authorized distributor; or

— if the manufacturer is not established in a CEN member country, of the importer in a CEN member
country.

The address shall comprise at least the town and the country. On the ground spinner at least the
abbreviations allowing the identification of

— the manufacturer; or

— the distributor or importer, with an additional code or abbreviation for the manufacturer

shall be marked.

7.5 Reference to this standard

A ground spinner shall be marked with ‘EN 1 4035-1 7'. A primary pack shall be marked with the words
'Contents conform to EN 1 4035-1 7'.

7.6 Printing
7.6.1 Labelling
Labelling shall be clearly visible, easily legible, indelible and on a single-colour background.

NOTE Printing errors which are not misleading should not be classified as faults.

7.6.2 Type size

When measured in accordance with 8.7, the type sizes shall be such that the height of the character ‘X’ (in
upper case) is at least 2,8 mm for the information specified in 7.2, 7.3 and 7.8 and at least 2,1 mm for the
other information.

7.7 Marking of very small ground spinners

7.7.1 Reduced size
If the ground spinner does not provide enough space for the specified information using the types sizes
specified in 7.6.2, for the information specified in 7.2 and 7.3 the type size shall be reduced to 2,1 mm.

7.7.2 Reduced information

If the ground spinner does not provide enough space to carry all the specified information even in reduced
type size, at least the information specified in 7.4 shall be given on the ground spinner, if at all possible.

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7.8 Additional information on the primary pack (if applicable)

If the ground spinner is not labelled completely with the information specified in 7.2 to 7.5, or if the primary
pack acts as protection of the initial fuses (see 4.5), the ground spinner shall be sold only in a primary pack.
The primary pack shall be marked with the statement

'Must be sold as packaged'.

This statement shall appear adjacent to the type name or category. For the printing 7.6 applies.

8 Test methods
NOTE Verification of conformity to the requirements in 4.1 , 4.4, 4.5.2 or 4.5.3, 4.6, 4.7, 4.9, 6, 7.1 to 7.5, 7.6.1 , 7.7.2
and 7.8 is by visual examination.

8.1 Attachment of protruding fuse (type test and batch test)

8.1 .1 Apparatus

8.1 .1 .1 Means of clamping the ground spinner.

8.1 .1 .2 Weight, of mass 50 g.

8.1 .1 .3 Weight, of mass 1 00 g.

8.1 .1 .4 Timing device, capable of being read to the nearest 0,1 s.

8.1 .2 Procedure
Clamp the ground spinner by means of the clamping device (8.1 .1 .1 ) in a position such that the protruding
fuse is pointing vertically downwards. If testing a category 1 ground spinner securely attach the 50 g weight
(8.1 .1 .2) to the protruding fuse If testing a category 2 ground spinner securely attach the 1 00 g weight (8.1 .1 .
.

3) to the protruding fuse.

Using the timing device (8.1 .1 .4), determine and record whether the protruding fuse will support the weight for
at least 1 0 s without becoming detached. If the protruding fuse becomes detached do not proceed with further
testing of that ground spinner.

8.2 Attachment of friction head (type test)

8.2.1 Apparatus
Mechanical shock apparatus complying with A.5.1 .1 .

8.2.2 Procedure
When tested in accordance with A.5.2, the friction head shall not become loose or damaged. Record whether
the friction head becomes loose or damaged. If the friction head becomes loose or damaged do not proceed
with further testing of that ground spinner.

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8.3 Resistance to ignition by an abrasive surface (type test and batch test)
8.3.1 Apparatus
Abrasive sheet, 93 mm × 230 mm, conforming to ISO 21 948, grit P 240, conforming to ISO 6344-3.

8.3.2 Procedure
Strike the friction head of ground spinner in the test area (8.4.1 .1 or 8.4.1 .2) on the rough surface of the
abrasive sheet (8.3.1 ). Record whether the friction head ignited.

8.4 Performance (type test and batch test)

8.4.1 Test environment

8.4.1 .1 Test area for category 1 ground spinners. The test area shall be an outdoor site, on level ground,
with a radius of at least 3 m and a smooth, hard, horizontal, non-flammable surface (for example, concrete). A
circle, radius 1 ,0 m, shall be marked around the centre of the test area.

8.4.1 .2 Test area for category 2 ground spinners. The test area shall be an outdoor site, on level ground,
with a radius of at least 9 m and a smooth, hard, horizontal, sound-reflecting, non-flammable surface (for
example, concrete). Two circles, radius 6,0 m and 8,0 m respectively, shall be marked around the centre of
the test area.

8.4.1 .3 Wind speed. A means of measuring the wind speed at a height of 1 ,5 m above the ground shall be
provided. No performance testing shall be carried out if the wind speed exceeds 5,0 m/s.

8.4.2 Apparatus

8.4.2.1 Timing device, suitable of displaying at least one intermediate time, capable of being read to the
nearest 0,1 s.

8.4.2.2 Laboratory balance, capable of weighing to the nearest 0,1 g.

8.4.2.3 Ignition source, capable of producing a small flame or of smouldering.

8.4.2.4 Ignition source, red phosphorous containing rough striking surface of the primary pack.

8.4.2.5 Sound level meter (for type testing only), conforming to Type 1 of EN 61 672-1 and EN 61 672-2
with a free field microphone.

8.4.2.6 Measuring device, capable of measuring a height of 1 ,0 m to the nearest 1 0 mm.

8.4.3 Procedure

8.4.3.1 Measure and record the wind speed (see 8.4.1 .3).

8.4.3.2 If carrying out a type test of category 2 ground spinners with aural effect, set up the microphone of
the sound level meter (8.4.2.5) in the test area (8.4.1 .2), at a height of 1 ,0 m above the ground, determined by
the measuring device (8.4.2.6), and at a horizontal distance from the testing point of 8,0 m. Direct the
microphone horizontally towards the testing point and, if necessary, connect it to the sound level meter.

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8.4.3.3 If testing a ground spinner with protruding fuse, place the ground spinner on the ground in the
centre of the test area (8.4.1 .1 or 8.4.1 .2). Straighten the initial fuse, if necessary. Apply the ignition source
(8.4.2.3) and at the same instant, start the timing device (8.4.2.1 ). Stop the intermediate time the moment the
initial fuse ignites. If the initial fuse fails to ignite within 1 0 s, record the fact and do not proceed with further
testing of that ground spinner.

Otherwise, stop the timing device when the ground spinner starts to produce its first principal effect. Record
whether the initial fuse ignited within 1 0 s and whether the ignition of the initial fuse was visible. Proceed as
described in 8.4.3.5.

8.4.3.4 If testing a ground spinner with friction head, strike the friction head on the ignition source (8.4.2.4).
Start the timing device (8.4.2.1 ) immediately after ignition of the friction head. Place the ground spinner in the
centre of the test area. If the friction head fails to ignite at the first strike try it twice more. Record whether the
friction head ignited. If all three attempts failed do not proceed with further testing of that ground spinner.

Otherwise stop the timing device when the ground spinner starts to produce its first principal effect. Record
whether the friction head ignited and whether the ignition of the friction head was visible.

8.4.3.5 Record the duration of the initial fuse burning. Observe and record the principal effects produced by
the ground spinner. Observe and record whether the ground spinner explodes.

Observe and record whether the ground spinner ascents higher than 0,2 m whilst functioning.

Observe and record whether the ground spinner moves more than 1 ,0 m for a category 1 ground spinner, or
8,0 m, for a category 2 ground spinner, away from the testing point.

After the ground spinner has ceased to function, start the timing device (8.4.2.1 ) immediately and record
whether any flames caused by the functioning of the ground spinner are extinguished within 60,0 s after the
ground spinner has ceased to function.

Observe and record whether any burning or incandescent matter falls to the ground at a distance of more than
1 ,0 m for a category 1 ground spinner or 6,0 m, for a category 2 ground spinner, from the testing point.

For a category 2 ground spinner, record whether any debris is projected laterally more than 8,0 m, from the
testing point.

For a category 2 ground spinner and if appropriate, collect and weigh individually, to the nearest 0,1 g using
the balance (8.4.2.2), any particle of debris which might exceed a mass of 1 ,0 g and which has fallen to the
ground between the 6,0 m radius circle and the 8,0 m radius circle. Record whether any such particle of debris
had a mass of more than 1 ,0 g.

8.4.3.6 If carrying out a type test of ground spinners with aural effect, fix the ground spinner so that it
remains at the functioning point. Both for ground spinners with protruding fuse as for ground spinners with
friction head, proceed as described in 8.4.3.3.

Record whether the maximum A-weighted impulse sound pressure level, as measured by the sound level
meter (8.4.2.5).

8.4.3.7 After functioning examine the ground spinner visually and determine and record whether the
ground spinner has functioned completely.

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8.5 Determination of net explosive content (type test)

8.5.1 Apparatus
Laboratory balance, capable of weighing to the nearest 0,1 g.

8.5.2 Procedure
Carefully dismantle a ground spinner. Separate the protruding fuse, if any, and retain this for the side ignition
test (8.6). Remove the pyrotechnic composition and weigh it, excluding the friction head, if any, to the nearest
0,1 g, using the balance (8.5.1 ). Record the mass.

Remove the pyrotechnic composition from the pyrotechnic units, if any, and weigh it to the nearest 0,1 g,
using the balance (8.5.1 ). Record the masses.

Determine the net explosive content of the ground spinner by adding the weighed masses of all pyrotechnic
compositions. Record the net explosive content.

8.6 Side ignition of initial fuse (type test)

8.6.1 Material
Cigarette, untipped, of length (70 ± 4) mm, diameter (8,0 ± 0,5) mm and mass (1 ,0 ± 0,1 ) g, and having a
smouldering rate of (9,5 ± 3,0) min over a 40 mm distance when determined in accordance with annex C.

8.6.2 Test area

The test area shall be a flat, horizontal, non-flammable surface inside a fume cupboard, or similar enclosed
space, which is capable of preventing movement of air. A means of extracting fumes shall be provided but this
shall be switched off during the test.

8.6.3 Apparatus
Three wire supports, (2,0 ± 0,1 ) mm diameter, approximately 50 mm long.

8.6.4 Test specimen

Use the initial fuse obtained by dismantling the ground spinner for the determination of net explosive content
(8.5).

8.6.5 Procedure
Ignite the cigarette (8.6.1 ) and rest it horizontally, on three wire supports (8.6.3) above the non-flammable
surface in the test area (8.6.2), as shown in Figure 1 . Place the test specimen (8.6.4) crosswise over the
cigarette, 1 5 mm from the end which has been ignited. Allow the cigarette to burn 1 0 mm beyond the point
where the initial fuse crosses it. Record whether the initial fuse is ignited.

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Key
1 Test specimen

2 Cigarette

3 Wire support

4 Non-flammable surface

a) Test assembly
Dimensions in millimetres

b) Dimensions

Figure 1 - Side ignition test

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8.7 Labelling (type test and batch test)

Check conformity to 7.6.2 and 7.7.1 , for example by comparing the type sizes on the actual label with a
transparent copy made from Figure 2 (for the empty frame, use the inside). Record whether the type sizes
were correct.

Figure 2 — Type sizes of print

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Annex A
(normative)
Type testing

A.1 General
For the purposes of type testing each of the ground spinners tested, except those used for the determination
of net explosive content, shall meet one of the following sets of requirements.

a) If the ground spinner has an initial fuse which is not designed to resist side ignition, it shall conform to 4.1 ,
4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5.2 or 4.5.3.1 , 4.6, 4.7 ,5 and 7.

b) If the ground spinner has an initial fuse designed to resist side ignition, it shall conform to 4.1 , 4.2, 4.4, 4.6,
4.7 , 5 and 7.

The ground spinners used for the determination of net explosive content shall each conform to 4.8 and, if the
initial fuse is designed to resist side ignition, it shall conform to 4.5.3.2.

The ground spinners subjected to mechanical conditioning in accordance with A.5 shall, additionally, conform
to A.3.

For ground spinners which are supplied in primary packs, each of the packs examined shall conform to 4.9 (if
applicable) , 6, 7 and 8.7.

A.2 Number of ground spinners to be tested

A total of 33, 43 or 53, whichever is appropriate, ground spinners shall be tested, in accordance with Table
A.1 . If the ground spinners are supplied in primary packs they shall be selected at random from at least 5
packs.

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Table A.1 − Number of ground spinners to be tested

Number of ground Condition Tests
spinners to be
tested

10 'As received' - Visual examination

- 8.1 , if applicable

- 8.4

- 8.7

10 - 8.3, if applicable

10 - 8.4.3.6, if applicable

10 After thermal conditioning in accordance - Visual examination

with A.4
- 8.1 , if applicable

- 8.4

10 After mechanical conditioning in - Visual examination

accordance with A.5
- 8.1 , if applicable

- 8.2, if applicable

- 8.4

3 'As received' - 8.5

- 8.6, if applicable

A.3 Loose pyrotechnic composition

The mass of any loose pyrotechnic composition collected after mechanical conditioning in accordance with
A.5 shall not exceed 1 00 mg.

There shall be no friction head collected after mechanical conditioning in accordance with A.5.

A.4 Thermal conditioning

Store the ground spinners for four weeks at a temperature of (50,0 ± 2,5) °C and then for at least two days at
room temperature before testing. For ground spinners which are supplied in primary packs, condition the
ground spinners by storing the appropriate number of complete, unopened packs.

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A.5 Mechanical conditioning

A.5.1 Apparatus
A.5.1 .1 Mechanical shock apparatus, as illustrated in Figures A.1 to A.3, comprising the following
components:

a) a flat horizontal platform made of steel , 800 mm × 600 mm, 2 mm to 3 mm thick, with a 3 mm thick rim
having a height of 1 5 mm; the platform is reinforced with eight steel ribs, 5 mm thick with a height of 30
mm, which are welded to the underside and run from the centre to each of the four corners and to the
middle of each edge;

b) a 20 mm thick plate of fibreboard , firmly attached to the platform by screws;

c) a cylindrical steel boss, diameter 1 25 mm and height 35 mm, located under the centre of the platform;
d) a 284 mm long shaft, with diameter of 20 mm, fixed to the centre of the boss;
e) a restraining peg , to prevent the platform from rotating; the mass of the platform assembly (items a) to e))
shall be (23 ± 1 ) kg;

f) an annular, elastomeric pressure spring , with a Shore A hardness, when determined in accordance with
EN ISO 868, of 68, outside diameter 1 25 mm, inside diameter 27 mm and height 32 mm, on which the
cylindrical boss will rest;

g) a shallow steel cylinder, inside diameter 1 26 mm, wall thickness 5 mm, outside height 30 mm, with a base
8 mm thick which has a 25 mm diameter hole drilled through the centre, to contain the elastomeric spring;

h) a supporting steel cylinder, outside diameter 80 mm, inside diameter 60,1 mm and height 92,4 mm, to
which the shallow cylinder is screwed;

i) a PVC liner, outside diameter 60 mm, inside diameter 20,2 mm and height 92,4 mm, located inside the
supporting cylinder and attached by a screw;

j) a steel mounting plate, thickness 1 2 mm, with a 25 mm hole drilled through the centre, to which the
supporting steel cylinder is screwed;

k) a steel base plate, thickness 1 2 mm;

l) four supporting pillars, height 260 mm and diameter 32 mm, screwed to the mounting plate and to the
base plate;

m) a framework to support the base plate so that the complete assembly is at a convenient working height;

n) an attachment to the shaft, allowing adjustment to the overall length, fitted with a cam wheel, outside
diameter 30,0 mm, with a contact surface 8,0 mm wide;

o) a cylindrical cam , outside diameter 1 20 mm, inside diameter 1 00 mm, wall thickness 1 0 mm, with a 'vertical
drop' of 50,0 mm between the high point and the low point;

p) a collar, outside diameter 50 mm, height 4,0 mm;

q) an electric motor and suitable gearing , to rotate the cam at a rotational frequency of 1 Hz.

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Key
1 Restraining peg

2 Platform

3 Boss

4 Pressure spring

5 Cup

6 Supporting cylinder

7 PVC liner

8 Mounting plate

9 Shaft

1 0 Supporting pillar

Figure A.1 — Detail of top section of mechanical shock apparatus

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Key
1 Mounting plate

2 Supporting pillar

3 Base plate

Figure A.2 — General assembly of mechanical shock apparatus

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Key
1 Cam

2 Collar

3 Cam wheel

Figure A.3 — Detail of shaft attachment and cam assembly of mechanical shock apparatus

A.5.1 .2 Cellular rubber sheet, 1 00 mm thick. The material used shall have an apparent density, when
determined in accordance with EN ISO 845, of 35 kg/m 3 and an indentation hardness check, when
determined in accordance with EN ISO 2439, of 21 5 N.

A.5.1 .3 Laboratory balance, capable of weighing to the nearest 1 mg.

A.5.2 Procedure
A.5.2.1 Conditioning. Place a sheet of paper on the platform of the mechanical shock apparatus (A.5.1 .1 )
and place the ground spinners on top of the sheet of paper. For ground spinners which are supplied in primary
packs, use the appropriate number of complete, unopened packs. Cover the ground spinners or packs with
the cellular rubber sheet (A.5.1 .2) and secure it to the platform around its edges. Start the machine so that the
platform is raised and dropped onto the elastomeric spring, having adjusted the drop height (to about 25 mm)
so that the maximum deceleration of each shock is 490 m/s 2 and the duration of each shock impulse is about
60 ms. Continue running the machine for 1 h.

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A.5.2.2 Collection of loose pyrotechnic composition. At the end of the 1 h period stop the machine and
remove the ground spinners or primary packs. For ground spinners which have been conditioned in packs,
carefully open the packs, remove the ground spinners and empty any loose material on to the sheet of paper.
Separate any pyrotechnic composition from the other loose material and weigh this pyrotechnic composition to
the nearest 1 mg using the balance (A.5.1 .3). Record whether the mass of the pyrotechnic composition
exceeds 1 00 mg. If applicable, record whether any friction head became damaged, loose or detached.

A.6 Number of primary packs to be examined

For ground spinners which are supplied in primary packs, examine at least five packs to assess conformity to
6, 7 and 8.7. The primary packs to be examined shall include all those whose contents are used for the tests
described in clause 8.

A.7 Test report

The test report shall include at least the following information, with items p) to v) and x) to kk) being given for
each ground spinner tested:

a) * reference to this standard, i.e. EN 1 4035-1 7;

b) * complete identification of the sample under test;

c) * date of completion of the testing;

d) * whether the means of ignition is identified by a protruding fuse or a friction head;

e) for category 1 ground spinners, whether the ground spinner was supplied in a primary
pack;

f) for category 2 ground spinners with friction head or with fuse which does not resist
side ignition, whether the ground spinner was supplied in a primary pack;

g) if applicable, if the initial fuse is a protruding fuse designed to resist side ignition,
whether the protruding fuse ignited for each of the items tested for that purpose;

h) if applicable, whether the friction head ignited when struck on the abrasive surface;

i) * if applicable, for each primary pack or selection pack examined, whether the pack
completely enclosed the ground spinner(s) and whether there were any holes or splits
in the pack except those intended to enable the packaging to be opened and those
which are otherwise technically necessary;

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j) * if applicable, whether the primary pack is fitted with a striking surface and if so,
whether the striking surface on the pack is covered or the pack is sealed;

k) the net explosive contents of the ground spinners tested for that purpose, in grams
and for each category 2 ground spinner tested for that purpose, the net explosive
content of each pyrotechnic unit, in grams and

for a category 1 ground spinner, whether the net explosive content of each ground
spinner tested for that purpose exceeds 5,0 g (excluding the friction head, if any),

and for a category 2 ground spinner, whether the net explosive content of each ground
spinner tested for that purpose exceeds 25,0 g and whether the net explosive content
of each single pyrotechnic unit tested for that purpose exceeds 8,0 g;

l) * if applicable, for each primary pack examined, whether the type name, category,
safety information, name and address and telephone number of the manufacturer1 ) or
distributor1 ) or importer1 ) and the reference to this standard were correctly stated on
the pack;

m) * if applicable, for each primary pack examined, whether the statement ‘Must be sold as
packaged’ was correctly stated on the pack;

n) * if applicable, for each primary pack examined, whether the specified information on
the pack was clearly visible, easily legible, indelible, on a single-colour background
and whether the type sizes were correct;

o) whether the mass of any loose pyrotechnic composition collected after mechanical
conditioning exceeded 1 00 mg; and, if applicable, whether any friction head became
damaged, loose or detached;

p) * the materials of the firework case and of the rotation pin, if any,

and

whether the materials of the body of the firework case are paper or cardboard and
whether the material of the rotation pin, if any, was non-metallic;

q) * whether there were any holes, splits, dents or bulges in the body of the firework case,
except those which are technically necessary;

r) * if applicable, whether there were any holes or splits in the end closure(s) and whether
the end closure(s) was (were) loose or missing;

s) * if applicable, whether the type name, category, safety information, name and address
and telephone number of manufacturer1 ) or distributor1 ) or importer1 ) and the reference
to this standard were correctly stated on the ground spinner;

t) * if applicable, whether the specified information on the ground spinner was clearly
visible, easily legible, indelible, on a single-colour background and whether the type
sizes were correct;

1 ) Whichever applies.

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u) * if applicable, whether the protruding fuse was securely attached to the ground spinner;

v) * if applicable, whether the friction head was securely attached to the ground spinner;

w) * wind speed at the time of performance testing, in metres per second;

x) * if applicable, whether the initial fuse ignited within 1 0 s;

y) * if applicable, whether the friction head ignited in one of three attempts;

z) * whether the ignition of the initial fuse was visible;

aa) * the duration of the initial fuse burning, in seconds and whether the duration of the
initial fuse burning was not less than 3,0 s or more than 8,0 s;

bb) * whether the ground spinner produced its principal effects;

cc) * whether the ground spinner functioned completely;

dd) * whether the ground spinner ascended higher than 0,2 m;

ee) * whether the ground spinner produce an explosion;

ff) for category 2 ground spinners with aural effect, the maximum A-weighted impulse
sound pressure level, in decibels (AI) and whether the maximum A-weighted impulse
sound pressure level exceeded 1 20 dB(AI);

gg) * whether the ground spinner moved more than 1 ,0 m for a category 1 ground spinner
or more than 6,0 m for a category 2 ground spinner away from the testing point;

hh) * whether any burning or incandescent matter fell to the ground a distance of more than
1 ,0 m, for category 1 ground spinners, or 6,0 m, for category 2 ground spinners from
the testing point;

ii) * whether any flames caused by the functioning of the ground spinner were
extinguished within 60,0 s of the ground spinner ceasing to function;

jj) * for category 2 ground spinners, whether any debris was projected laterally more than
8,0 m;

kk) * for category 2 ground spinners, whether any particle of debris which fell to the ground
between 6,0 m and 8,0 m from the testing point had a mass exceeding 1 ,0 g.

NOTE The asterisks in the above list are referred to in B.5.

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Annex B
(normative)
Batch testing

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

B.2 Sampling plans

Sampling shall be in accordance with ISO 2859-1 using double sampling plans and applying the switching
procedures for normal, tightened and reduced inspection. Inspection level S-4 shall apply.

B.3 Unit of product

For ground spinners which are not supplied in primary packs, the unit of product on which the sample size is
based shall be the individual ground spinner.

For ground spinners which are supplied in primary packs, the unit of product for the purpose of sampling to
assess compliance with the requirements for the ground spinners shall be an individual ground spinner and
the sample shall comprise the contents of the appropriate number of primary packs. The primary pack shall be
the unit of product for the purpose of sampling to assess compliance with the requirements for the primary
packs themselves and the appropriate number of primary packs shall be sampled separately and examined
for faults.

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

Table B.1 − Summary of requirements and types of nonconformity for batch testing
Ref. Property Requirement Test Type of
method noncon-
formity a
4.1 Identification of means of See 4.1 Visual Major
ignition
4.2 Attachment of protruding fuse b Shall be secure 8.1 Major
4.3 Resistance to ignition by an See 4.3 8.3 Major
abrasive surface b
4.6 Materials of firework case See 4.6 Visual Critical
4.7 Integrity of firework case See 4.7 Visual Major
4.9 Striking surface b See 4.9 Visual Major
5.1 Ignition of initial fuse See 5.1 8.4 Major
Shall be visible 8.4 Major

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Ref. Property Requirement Test Type of

method noncon-
formity a
5.1 Duration of initial fuse burning 8.4

(3,0 s to 8,0 s)

Extent of nonconformity:

< 2,0 s or > 1 0,0 s Critical

≥ 2,0 s and < 3,0 s Major

> 8,0 s and ≤ 1 0,0 s Major

5.2 Principal effects Rotation on the ground 8.4 Minor

and emission of sparks
and/or flames with or
without whistling effect
5.3 Functioning The ground spinner shall 8.4 Major
function completely
5.4 Explosion b Shall not explode 8.4 Critical
5.6 Motion of the ground spinner See 5.6 8.4 Major
5.6 Ascent of the ground spinner ≤ 0,2 m 8.4 Minor
5.7 Burning or incandescent matter See 5.7 8.4 Major
falling to the ground
5.7 Extinguishing of any flames ≤ 60,0 s after the ground 8.4 Minor
spinner has ceased to
function
5.8 Projected debris See 5.8 8.4 Major
6 Integrity of primary pack or Pack shall completely Visual Major
selection pack c enclose the ground spinner
and shall have no holes or
splits, except if they are
intended to open the
packaging or otherwise
technically necessary
6 Protection of striking surface b Shall be covered or pack Visual Major
shall be sealed
7 Labelling of ground spinner b Shall be correctly stated Visual Minor
and legible and on a single
colour background
7 Labelling of primary pack d Shall be correctly stated Visual Minor
and legible and on a single
colour background

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Ref. Property Requirement Test Type of

method noncon-
formity a
7 Type sizes See 7.6.2, 7.7.1 and 7.8, 8.7 Minor
as appropriate
a
See 3.32, 3.33 and 3.34 in EN 1 4035-1 :2003.
b
If applicable.
c
If a primary pack or selection pack is required to protect the initial fuses of the ground spinners.
d
If there is a primary pack.

B.5 Test report

The test report shall include at least the items marked with an asterisk in A.7 (with items p) to v), x) to ee) and
gg) to kk) being given for each ground spinner tested).

B.6 Acceptance or rejection of a batch

B.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 B.6.2 to B.6.5.

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.

B.6.2 Critical nonconforming units

For critical nonconforming units an Acceptance Quality Limit (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.

B.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.

B.6.4 Minor nonconforming units

For minor nonconforming units an AQL of 1 0 % shall apply. If the batch fails to meet this criterion, it shall be
rejected.

B.6.5 Ground spinners supplied in primary packs or selection packs 2)

For ground spinners which are supplied in primary packs or selection packs 2), the acceptance criteria in B.6.2,
B.6.3, and B.6.4. shall be applied separately to the actual ground spinners and to the primary packs or
selection packs 2) (see B.3).

2) if a selection pack is required to protect the initial fuse

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Annex C
(normative)
Method for determination of smouldering rate of cigarette

Condition the cigarette for at least 1 6 h, immediately before the test, at a temperature of (23 ± 2) °C and a
relative humidity of (50 ± 5) %.

Mark the cigarette at 1 0 mm and 50 mm from the end to be lit. Ignite the cigarette and draw air through it until
the tip glows brightly. Not less than 5 mm and not more than 8 mm of the cigarette shall be consumed in this
operation. In draught-free air, impale the cigarette horizontally on a horizontal spike inserted not more than 1 3
mm from the unlit end. Record the time taken for the cigarette to smoulder from the 1 0 mm mark to the 50 mm
mark.

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Annex D
(informative)
A-Deviations

A-Deviation: National deviations due to regulations, the alteration of which is for the time being outside the
competence of the CEN/CENELEC members.

This European Standard does not fall under any Directive of the EC.

In the relevant CEN/CENELEC countries these A-deviations are valid instead of the provisions of the
European Standard until they have been removed.

France
In France, the following regulations are binding in relation to the content of this standard

Subclause Deviation
5.6 (Arrêtés du 1 er juillet 1 991 portant approbation du Recueil des épreuves d'agrément
des artifices de divertissement publié au J.O.R.F. du 20 juillet 1 991 et du 24 février
1 994 relatif au classement des artifices, du Ministère de l'Industrie, des Postes et
Télécommunications et du Commerce Extérieur publié au J.O.R.F. du 1 8 mai 1 994 –
Art. 5 et 6)
Except for bangers and percussion caps for children, the sound level of a firework having this
effect shall be measured at the safety distance relative to the spectators.
A.4 (Arrêté du 1 er juillet 1 991 portant approbation du Recueil des épreuves d'agrément des
artifices de divertissement publié au J.O.R.F. du 20 juillet 1 991 ). The duration of the test for
the thermal conditioning shall be 72 h.

Germany
Subclause Deviation
4.8 In Germany, the Gesetz über explosionsgefährliche Stoffe (Sprengstoffgesetz) and the Erste
Verordnung zum Sprengstoffgesetz (No. 1 1 Anlage 1 zur 1 . SprengV „Anforderungen an die
Zusammensetzung und Beschaffenheit von pyrotechnischen Sätzen, sonstigen
explosionsgefährlichen Stoffen im Sinne von § 1 Abs. 3 Nr. 1 und 2 des Gesetzes und von
Sprengzubehör im Sinne von § 6 Abs. 1 ) is valid and the import, introduction, sale, hand-over
and use of category 1 ground spinners with a net explosive content of more than 3,0 g
(including the friction head) is prohibited.

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Ireland
Subclause Deviation
Whole standard On safety and security grounds, the sale of consumer fireworks (of any category) to
the general public, is not permitted under current Government policy. Importation
licences can be issued, but only for fireworks used for organised displays, conducted
by professional competent operators. This policy is referenced in the “Guidance
Document on Organised Fireworks Displays July 2003” issued by the Irish
Government Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform.

Netherlands
Subclause Deviation
4.1 According to Art. 5.4 of the ‘Regeling nadere eisen aan vuurwerk’ a friction head is not allowed
for consumer fireworks.
4.8 According to appendix III, E2b of the 'Regeling nadere eisen aan
vuurwerk', the net explosive content for a category 2 ground spinner shall
not be more than 1 5 grams..
5.7 According to 'Artikel 1 1 .2' of the 'Regeling nadere eisen aan vuurwerk' the maximum distance
of burning or incandescent matter shall not be more than 2 m.

Spain
Subclause Deviation
A.5 RD 230/1 998 (1 6.02.1 998) Reglamento de Explosivos - Explosives Regulation
ITC nº 8 Catalogación de artificios pirotécnicos - Fireworks cataloguing
Compulsory for every item being catalogued mechanical conditioning (2 hours)

Sweden
Subclause Deviation
4.6 (SFS 1 988:1 1 45). Fireworks that have report as the dominant effect are not allowed in
Sweden.

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Switzerland
In der Schweiz ist das "Zulassungsverfahren und die technischen Anforderungen für pyrotechni-sche
Gegenstände (Feuerwerk)" und die "Provisorische Liste der pyrotechnischen Spielwaren" zum Bundesgesetz
vom 25. März 1 977 über explosionsgefährliche Stoffe (Sprengstoffgesetz) und dessen Verordnung vom 27.
November 2000 (Sprengstoffverordnung) für den Inhalt dieser Norm bindend.

Sub-clause Deviation
1 Bodenfeuerwirbel sind in der Kategorie 1 nicht zugelassen.

4.5.3.1 und 4.5.3.2 Ein brennendes Streichholz wird sofort nach dem Anreiben flach auf die Schutzkappe / die von
der Ursprungsverpackung geschützte An-zündstelle gelegt und bis zum Erlöschen dort
gelassen.
Eine brennende Zigarette wird flach auf die Schutzkappe / die von der Ursprungsverpackung
geschützte Anzündstelle gelegt und dort 3 Minu-ten liegen gelassen.
Der Gegenstand darf nicht angezündet werden.
5.1 Die vorgeschriebene Brenndauer der Anzündung (3,0 bis 8,0 s) muss auch nach dreimaligen
Um- und Zurückbiegen bis 90o eingehalten werden.
5.5 Ein Bodenfeuerwirbel der Kategorie 2 darf in einer Entfernung von 8,0 m vom Abbrandort
einen Schalldruckpegel von 1 1 5dB (A SEL) nicht überschreiten.
7.4 Zusätzlich sind anzugeben: das Jahr der Herstellung, die dem Produkt zugewiesene
CH-Zulassungsnummer

Bei Ursprungs- und Sortimentsverpackungen sowie bei Feuerwerkskörpern die als

einzelne Gegenstände abgegeben werden: das Bruttogewicht

Bei Ursprungs- und Sortimentsverpackungen die gleichzeitig dem Schutz gegen

unbeabsichtigtes Anzünden dienen· "Diese Verpackung dient dem Schutz gegen
unbeabsichtigtes Anzünden"

Hinweise (wenn erforderlich)· "Gebrauchsanweisung auf der Verpackung / dem beigelegten

Packzettel / an der Schutzkappe beachten."

United Kingdom
We request an A-deviation for the whole standard because the sale of ground spinners, and certain other
types of firework, in the United Kingdom is prohibited by Regulation 4 of the Fireworks (Safety) Regulations
1997 (SI No.2294) made under section 11 of the Consumer Protection Act 1987.

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