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BHMA Standards at a Glance

The following information is to familiarize the reader with the numbering system and categories for ANSI/BHMA standards.

A " ! " denotes a Standard at a Glance viewable in PDF format*.

*Note:
These Documents are not to be used as a substitute for the standard. Users should refer to the entire standard for complete requirements and details.

Below is a list of the current ANSI/BHMA standards and the categories of hardware they encompass.
All ANSI/BHMA standards for builders hardware begin with the A156 numeration (i.e., 156.1; 156.9; 156.18, etc.).

 

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A 156.1 Butts and Hinges ***Purchase the complete standard ***
     
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A 156.2 Bored and Preassembled
Locks and Latches
***Purchase the complete standard ***
     
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A 156.3. Exit Devices ***Purchase the complete standard ***
     
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A 156.4 Door Controls - Closers ***Purchase the complete standard ***
     
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A 156.5 Auxiliary Locks and
Associated Products
***Purchase the complete standard ***
     
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A 156.6 Architectural Door Trim ***Purchase the complete standard ***
     
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A 156.7 Template Hinge Dimensions ***Purchase the complete standard ***
     
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A 156.8 Door Controls -
Overhead Stops and Holders
***Purchase the complete standard ***
     
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A 156.9 Cabinet Hardware ***Purchase the complete standard ***
     
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A 156.10 Power Operated
Pedestrian Doors
***Purchase the complete standard ***
     
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A 156.11 Cabinet Locks ***Purchase the complete standard ***
     
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A 156.12 Interconnected Locks and Latches ***Purchase the complete standard ***
     
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A 156.13 Mortise Locks and Latches ***Purchase the complete standard ***
     
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A 156.14 Sliding and Folding Door Hardware ***Purchase the complete standard ***
     
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A 156.15 Closer Holder Release Devices ***Purchase the complete standard ***
     
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A 156.16 Auxiliary Hardware ***Purchase the complete standard ***
     
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A 156.17 Self-Closing Hinges and Pivots ***Purchase the complete standard ***
     
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A 156.18 Materials and Finishes ***Purchase the complete standard ***
     
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A 156.19 Power Assist and Low Energy
Power Operated Doors
***Purchase the complete standard ***
     
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A 156.20 Strap and Tee Hinges, and Hasps ***Purchase the complete standard ***
     
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A 156.21 Thresholds ***Purchase the complete standard ***
     
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A 156.22 Door Gasketing Systems ***Purchase the complete standard ***
     
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A 156.23 Electromagnetic Locks ***Purchase the complete standard ***
     
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A 156.24 Delayed Egress Locks ***Purchase the complete standard ***
     
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A156.25 Electrified Locking Devices ***Purchase the complete standard ***
     
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A156.26 Continuous Hinges ***Purchase the complete standard ***
     
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A156.27 Power and Manual
Operated Revolving Pedestrian Doors
***Purchase the complete standard ***
     
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A156.28 Master Keying Systems Download available FREE!
     
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A156.29 Exit Locks and Alarms ***Purchase the complete standard ***
     
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A156.30 High Security Cylinders ***Purchase the complete standard ***
     
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A156.31 Electric Strikes and
Frame Mounted Actuators
***Purchase the complete standard ***