The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) has released five revisions to the ANSI/BHMA standards that have recently been approved by ANSI (American National Standards Institute) pertaining to:
- Materials and Finishes
- Strap Hinges, Tee Hinges, and Hasps
- Delayed Egress Locking Systems
- Continuous Hinges
- Exit Locks, Exit Alarms, Alarms for Exit Devices
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