Directory of Certified Products

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The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) Certification Program was developed as a means for producers of builders hardware to indicate compliance with American National Standards sponsored by BHMA. Participating manufacturers certify compliance with the standards based on a continuing program of passing the prescribed tests. The sponsored American National Standards listed in this directory are performance orientated standards having cycle, functional, strength, security, and finish test requirements. Third party testing is performed by a Nationally Recognized Test Laboratory. The program is open to all manufacturers of builders hardware whether or not they are members of BHMA.

The directory of Certified products is printed once a year, each edition superceding the previous edition. The effective date is displayed on the cover. Updates, which may be required during the year in the event additional products are certified, any listed products are decertified, or new licensees enter the program, are shown on the BHMA website only (www.buildershardware.com).

A system of type number descriptions is provided in the Standards for each product. For convenience, a brief summary of the types is provided in this directory. Listees are permitted to certify models which are slightly different than the published types, provided they describe the features in the directory, and the model meets all other applicable requirements of the standard.

Instructions on how to participate:

• Sign and return the Licensing Agreement which may be obtained from BHMA.
• Provide two black & white camera ready printed copies of your listings to BHMA, 355 Lexington Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10017. These camera ready copies will be directly inserted into the directory.
• Provide one 3 ½ inch floppy disk formatted for PC with above material in Word or a text (.txt) file format to BHMA, 355 Lexington Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10017. This is to be used to update the web site.
• No logos or graphics are allowed except the company logo.
• All copy must be formatted in Times New Roman, 12 point, regular type. No bold is allowed except in the company name.
• Margins should follow the default settings in Word. They are top margin .6", bottom margin 1", left margin 1" and right margin 1.1".
• All copy must be single-spaced. Double spacing must be limited. Use double spacing only if necessary to add clarity.
• Wording must be kept to a minimum. It is acceptable to briefly describe a unique function that is not adequately covered by the standard. Excessive or overly descriptive wording will not be allowed.
• Do not assign page numbers. Do not insert headers or footers.
• Be sure to include the revision year of the standard to which the products are certified.
• Submit a new listing to BHMA NYC office by September 1 of each year regardless whether there are any changes to the previous year's submission.
• Updates may be provided at any time for the on-line directory; send on a disk or via e-mail bhma@kellencompany.com the complete listing incorporating the new or amended portion to BHMA. BHMA will post on the web within thirty days.
• All listings must be supported by test reports provided to the selected test lab.
• See the BHMA Operational Manual for the test lab and the frequency of tests that will be required by the laboratory follow up service.
• The lab will refer to the directory along with the Operational Manual to select test samples for on-going testing.
• BHMA will bill the manufacturer for administrative costs per the Licensing Agreement. The test lab will bill the manufacturers directly for the test performed and their portion of the administrative costs.
• A single test lab is designated to administer the test program for each BHMA standard. Designated labs are shown in the respective section of the BHMA Operational Manual. An alternate lab may be used for informational purposes. It is the decision of the designated lab if they wish to evaluate and approve the test reports from an alternate lab. Manufacturers participating in certification programs to a given standard may petition to change to another laboratory at the BHMA Section Meetings. A 2/3 majority vote would be needed to change to a new lab. This policy is to ensure consistent test results and minimize cost.

The BHMA Certification Mark

Only participants in the program are authorized to use the certification symbol. Licensees are encouraged to identify all certified products with the symbol attached to their products or packages. When used in advertising, or packaging, the symbol is not permitted to be displayed in proximity to products not certified under the Program.

Please Contact BHMA for copies of the Licensing Agreement, Operational Manuals, and the Certification Mark