BHMA/ANSI LOCK GRADING EXPLAINED (1, 2, & 3)
BHMA/ANSI LOCK GRADING EXPLAINED (1, 2, & 3)
Locks and other door hardware are graded by the the BHMA (Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association) and ANSI (American National Standards Institute) on their operational performance, strength, life cycle, security, material evaluations and finish. After extensive testing a grade of 1 (highest grade), 2 (middle grade), and 3 (lowest grade) is assigned. The higher the grade of the hardware the stronger and more durable it is.
Locks and other door hardware are graded by the the BHMA (Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association) and ANSI (American National Standards Institute) on their operational performance, strength, life cycle, security, material evaluations and finish. After extensive testing a grade of 1 (highest grade), 2 (middle grade), and 3 (lowest grade) is assigned. The higher the grade of the hardware the stronger and more durable it is.
-Grade 1 hardware is considered heavy duty commercial grade. It's recommended for commercial environments with heavy daily use and high foot traffic such as building entrances and exits. Although grade 1 hardware is mostly used for commercial purposes it may also be used in some residential applications that require additional security and durability.
-Grade 1 hardware is considered heavy duty commercial grade. It's recommended for commercial environments with heavy daily use and high foot traffic such as building entrances and exits. Although grade 1 hardware is mostly used for commercial purposes it may also be used in some residential applications that require additional security and durability.
-Grade 2 hardware is considered a mix of light duty commercial and residential grade. In commercial environments it's acceptable to be used on internal doors requiring only light use. In residential environments Grade 2 (or higher) hardware is recommended by RTK Lock & Key Inc. for home entrances and exits such as a front, back, and side doors.
-Grade 2 hardware is considered a mix of light duty commercial and residential grade. In commercial environments it's acceptable to be used on internal doors requiring only light use. In residential environments Grade 2 (or higher) hardware is recommended by RTK Lock & Key Inc. for home entrances and exits such as a front, back, and side doors.
-Grade 3 hardware is considered strictly residential grade. RTK Lock & Key Inc. does not recommend using any grade 3 hardware for commercial applications and it's use in residential environments should be limited to internal doors such as bedrooms and closets.
-Grade 3 hardware is considered strictly residential grade. RTK Lock & Key Inc. does not recommend using any grade 3 hardware for commercial applications and it's use in residential environments should be limited to internal doors such as bedrooms and closets.