The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) released the latest version of the ANSI/BHMA 156.12 for Interconnected Locks and ANSI/BHMA 156.25 for Electrified Locking Devices, both approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). “These latest revisions are part of our ongoing role at BHMA to review products standards on a regular basis to continuously improve […]

The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) recently announced they will hold their annual fall meeting in San Diego, Calif., from October 9 through 11th at the Rancho Bernardo. At the event, BHMA members and lab representatives will attend meetings such as technical sessions and the annual BHMA meeting. The meeting will start will technical discussions […]

The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) had a busy 2014. The association drafted two new standards and revised five more, all of which have been approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). “Hardware standards evolve with product innovations and emerging technologies. BHMA tracks trends in order to quickly respond to or predict an industry […]

The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) has published a new ANSI standard, BSR/BHMA A156.38-201x, Low Energy Power Operated Sliding and Folding Doors. Requirements in this standard apply to low energy power operated sliding and folding door systems for pedestrian use, and some small vehicular use. The activation of all doors described in this standard requires […]

The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) has announced a new revision to its ANSI/BHMA Standards. The industry standard, approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), is BSR/BHMA A156.7-201x, Template Hinge Dimensions, which is a revision of ANSI/BHMA A156.7-2003 (R2009). The standard covers the requirements for the length, width, thickness, offset and screw-hole spacing for […]

It is difficult for door and window companies to keep up with all the latest code changes, so DWM makes it a little easier with a look at some revisions to recent standards including the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) and the International Code Council (ICC), as well as some new standards developed by […]

The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) will hold its annual membership meeting on October 22-24 in Palm Coast, Fla., at Hammock Beach Resort. The meeting will prioritize 2014 initiatives, including the launch of BHMA’s residential standards program, and members will assess the progress of the ongoing work of the industry’s strategic and technical teams. “Leading […]

The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) has announced three new revisions to the ANSI/BHMA Standards. The industry standards, approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), are: • A156.1 Butts and Hinges; • A156.12 Interconnected Locks and Latches; and • A156.14 Sliding and Folding Hardware. “BHMA rolled out three revised publications in the last quarter […]

The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) has announced its new officers for 2013. They will preside over the 2013 BHMA Winter Meeting in Tampa, Fla., taking place this week, February 5-7, 2013. The new officers are: President: Sandy Johnson, Stanley Security Solutions 1st Vice President: Scott James, CompX International Inc. 2nd Vice President: Dan Picard, […]

The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) has announced the publication of five revisions to the ANSI/BHMA Standards. The industry standards recently approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) are: • A156.18 Materials and Finishes; • A156.20 Strap Hinges, Tee Hinges and Hasps; • A156.24 Delayed Egress Locking Systems; • A156.26 Continuous Hinges; and • […]