NEW YORK, NY – The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) announces the publication of ANSI/BHMA A156.21 2006 American National Standard for Thresholds. This publication is an update of an earlier 2001 version of the standard.
ANSI/BHMA A156.21 covers requirements that apply to thresholds, and describes identifying numbers, strength tests, fastening systems, and gasketing tests.
Among the minor editorial changes made to the previous version, A156.21 2006 also contains an updated definitions listing. This Standard is useful to architects, engineers, building owners, installation and maintenance personnel and anyone else concerned with the proper operation of thresholds
"BHMA is heavily vested in ensuring safety and security of builders hardware," said Mike Tierney, Standards Coordinator for the Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association. "By having continual updates and appraisals of the BHMA/ANSI Standards, the public is assured that our Standards are the benchmark for quality and durability in hardware.”
For more information, or to purchase copies of the ANSI/BHMA A156.21-2006, please visit BHMA's web site at www.buildershardware.com. Purchased standards are available as printed documents or as electronic files (PDF) for immediate download. You can also order standards by phone by calling 800-699-9277.
About BHMA
The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) is an industry leader in building safety and security. BHMA is the only organization accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to develop and maintain performance standards for locks, closers, exit devices and other builders hardware. The widely known ANSI/BHMA A156 series of standards describes and establishes the features and criteria for specific types of hardware products. In addition, BHMA sponsors third-party certification of hardware products, which is a requirement for a product to bear the “BHMA Certified” mark — insuring that the product meets the ANSI/BHMA standard. For more information on BHMA, please write to BHMA, 355 Lexington Avenue, Suite 1500, New York, NY, 10017 or visit the Web site at www.buildershardware.com.
About DSC
The Door Safety Council (DSC) is a coalition created to improve life safety and property protection through an industry effort to implement an inspection process for side hinged exit and fire rated door assemblies. DSC members include American Architectural Manufacturers Association, Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association, Door and Hardware Institute, Intertek Testing Services, Steel Door Institute, Underwriters Laboratories and Window and Door Manufacturers Association. The mission of the DSC is to improve life safety and property protection through an industry effort to implement an inspection process for side-hinged exit and fire rated door assemblies. Visit www.doorsafetycouncil.org for more information.
About the NFPA
The mission of the international nonprofit NFPA is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education. NFPA membership totals more than 79,000 individuals from around the world and more than 80 national trade and professional organizations. Established in 1896, NFPA serves as the world's leading advocate of fire prevention and is an authoritative source on public safety. In fact, NFPA's 300 codes and standards influence every building, process, service, design, and installation in the United States, as well as many of those used in other countries. NFPA's focus on true consensus has helped the association's code-development process earn accreditation from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
NFPA's World Safety Conference & Exposition® (WSC&E) is the biggest event for fire protection, security, and life safety professionals. This year's event will be held at the Orange County Convention Center, June 4-8. Attendees can earn valuable CEUs, attend more than 130 education sessions, and get the latest on important code changes and updates. Attendees can also visit the Exposition, a marketplace with more than 250 established and up-and-coming companies. For complete information please visit www.nfpa.org/wsce.
