1.1 ANSI/BHMA A156.40 establishes requirements for residential deadbolts and deadlatches, and includes durability, security, finish tests. Residential deadbolt and deadlatches are generally used for single family homes and multifamily dwellings.

 

1.2 Tests described in this Standard are performed under laboratory conditions. In actual usage, results vary because of installation, door and frame construction, maintenance and environmental conditions.

 

1.3 When locks and latches are used in fire door assemblies, they shall have been tested and listed for use in fire doors by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and shall be under an in-plant follow-up inspection service.

 

1.4 Residential Grade Qualifications Manufacturers shall indicate the Grade level of their locks for each of the three categories listed (Durability, Strength and Security, and Finish). Locks shall meet all tests for their grade listing for each of the categories independently. A Grade A lock for a specific category shall meet all Grade A criteria for that category, and a Grade B lock for a specific category shall meet all Grade B criteria for that category, and a Grade C lock for a specific category shall meet all Grade C criteria for that category.

 

Approved January 15, 2015