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Hardware Highlights

BHMA created Hardware Highlights, a series of one-page summaries for each ANSI/BHMA A156 series standard. Click on the links below for a helpful overview of each standard, or click here to purchase a full standard.

A156.1 - 2021 Butts and Hinges

A156.2 - 2017 Locks and Latches

A156.3 - 2020 Exit Devices

A156.4 - 2019 Door Control-Closers

A156.5 - 2020 Cylinders and Input Devices for Locks

A156.6 - 2021 Architectural Door Trim

A156.7 - 2016 Hinge Templates

A156.8 - 2021 Overhead Stops and Holders

A156.9 - 2020 Cabinet Hardware

A156.10 - 2017 Power Operated Pedestrian Doors

A156.11 - 2019 Cabinet Locks

A156.12 - 2018 Interconnected Locks

A156.13 - 2017 Mortise Locks

A156.14 - 2019 Sliding and Folding Doors

A156.15 - 2021 Release Devices-Closer Holder Electromagnetic and Electromechanical

A156.16 - 2018 Auxiliary Hardware

A156.17 - 2019 Self Closing Hinges & Pivots

A156.18 - 2020 Materials and Finishes

A156.19 - 2019 Power Assist and Low Energy Power Operated Doors

A156.20 - 2021 Strap & Tee Hinges, and Hasps

A156.21 - 2019 Thresholds

A156.22 - 2021 Gasketing

A156.23 - 2017 Electromagnetic Locks

A156.24 - 2018 Delayed Egress Locking System

A156.25 - 2018 Electrified Locking Devices

A156.26 - 2021 Continuous Hinges

A156.27 - 2019 Revolving Doors

A156.28 - 2018 Master Keying

A156.29 - 2017 Exit Locks, Exit Alarms, Alarms for Exit Devices

A156.30 - 2020 High Security Cylinders

A156.31 - 2019 Electric Strikes and Frame Mounted Actuators

A156.32 - 2014 Integrated Door Opening Assemblies

A156.33 - 2019 Internally Powered Architectural Hardware Devices

A156.34 - 2019 Bored Locks and Mortise Locks with Ligature Resistant Trim

A156.35 - 2020 Power Supplies for Electronic Access Control

A156.36 - 2020 Auxiliary Locks

A156.37 - 2020 Multipoint Locks

A156.38 - 2019 Low Energy Powered Operated Sliding and Folding Doors

A156.39 - 2015 Residential Locksets and Latches

A156.40 - 2015 Residential Deadbolts

A156.44 - 2021 Hardware for Architectural Glass Openings

A156.115 - 2016 Door Preps Steel/Wood

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