The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) grading and testing developed a durability, strength and performance standard for every type of door hardware available. When you order door hardware, you are looking to solve a problem and the solution at hand will you hope will function properly, while providing safe ingress and egress.
Certification:
In order to receive an ANSI/BHMA certification, the product is sent through a rigorous series of tests for both security and operational. Tests include:
- Pound Exertion
- Warped Door
- Retraction Deadbolt
- Bolt Strength
- Impact/Force
- Security
- Vertical Load Test
- Tension Loading
- Finish
- Deadbolt Torque
Defining the Grade:
Products that receive an ANSI/BHMA grading and testing for certification will be designated into three Grades: Grade 1, Grade 2 or Grade 3. Grade 1 represents the highest level of performance and sometimes is advertised that it exceeds the ANSI/BHMA grade test. Grade 2 are the Intermediate Level products while Grade 3 are the Basic Level. Grade 3 are ideal for residential homes where the frequency of use and abusive environments are low.
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