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    ANSI/BHMA Standards

    Be safe. Be secure. Look for the mark. BHMA is the only organization accredited by ANSI to develop and maintain performance standards for locks, closers, exit devices and other builders hardware.

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    BHMA Certified® Products Directory (CPD)

    The BHMA Certified® Products Directory (CPD) lists all products that have been certified to meet ANSI/BHMA standards.

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    Product Grade LEVELS

    Product grades (1, 2 or 3) for hardware items are defined within most ANSI/BHMA standards.

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    BHMA PUBLISHES Codes Report

    The Codes in Context reports provide relevant hardware changes and updates during the various code cycles.

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BHMA Spotlight Series: Dick Kreidel

Name: Dick Kreidel
Title: BHMA Standards Steering Committee Chair
Series Topic: Getting Involved with BHMA
Video Date: August 2024
Description: In this video, Dick discusses his journey within BHMA, the significance of industry standards, and the evolving role of technology in shaping the future of the industry. Don't miss this chance to gain valuable insights from a seasoned expert

 

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Search BHMA Certified® Products

For complete listings of BHMA Certified® Products, view the BHMA Certified® Products Directory (CPD). The listings in this directory are performance-oriented standards having cycle, operational, strength, security, and finish test requirements.

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Get Certified

Participate in the BHMA® Certification Program by voluntarily submitting a hardware product to independent laboratory testing to confirm that it fully meets the criteria of the appropriate ANSI/BHMA® standard.  This industry-wide certification program does not call for a manufacturer to be a BHMA® member in order to certify its products.

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