Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What are BHMA Product Sections?
A. BHMA’s Product Sections serve as a method for categorizing hardware items by type. Product Sections
are used for BHMA’s universal product numbering system, as well as a means of organizing BHMA member committees
and activities. The BHMA Product Sections, and types of hardware they encompass, are listed below.
| Section |
Product |
A |
Butts, hinges & related items |
B |
Cabinet hardware and cabinet hinges |
C |
Door controls (including checking floor hinges & overhead concealed closers) |
D |
Sliding & folding door hardware |
E |
Rim, night latches, dead locks, padlocks, key blanks, key control systems & miscellaneous locking devices |
F |
Locks & lock trim (including cylindrical tubular locks) |
G |
Exit devices |
J |
Architectural door trim, push & kick plates, door pulls, weatherstripping, etc. |
L |
Auxiliary hardware |
M |
High security locks |
O |
Postal specialties |
P |
Power doors and components |
| Q |
Integrated Door Assemblies |
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