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Understanding ANSI Grades for Locks
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The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) have developed a grading system to categorize the security and durability of locks, rangi...:
Who is BHMA and why did they create a residential-only standard for door hardware?
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The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) is the only organization accredited by the America National Standards Institute (ANSI) to develop and maintain performance standards for com...:
Why is Schlage participating in BHMA residential grading?
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The new residential grading standard makes it easier to choose the best door hardware product for you. Rather than evaluating a product based on an overall 1, 2 or 3 security grade, you can decide ...:
Why should I look for the BHMA Certified Secure Home™ label?
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In buying products with the BHMA Certified Secure Home label, you can be assured that you are purchasing products that have been tested and certified to the highest performance standards when it co...:
What are the rating combinations for the BHMA Certified Secure Home label?
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Each lockset and deadbolt with the BHMA Certified Secure Home label is tested for Security, Durability and Finish and is rated in each category based on its level of performance (C=Good, B=Bet...: