Door Hanging Standards

Door standards from the Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association address a range of features and characteristics of doors. Covering door controls, hanging, locking, trimming, power assist, and other standards, this set comes together to provide a comprehensive toolkit for manufacturers to create hardware that designers and users can depend on with a focus on reliability and interoperability. These standards are related to hinges and installation.

ANSI/BHMA A156.1-2021

Standard for Butts and Hinges

This Standard establishes requirements for butts and hinges. Cycle tests, lateral and vertical wear tests, friction tests, strength tests, material and dimensional requirements are included.

ANSI/BHMA A156.7-2016

Template Hinge Dimensions

This Standard covers the requirements for the length, width, thickness, offset, and screw hole spacing for builders template hinges. Included in the standard are hinge identification symbols and screw sizes.

ANSI/BHMA A156.14-2024

Standard for Sliding and Folding Door Hardware

This Standard establishes performance requirements for different size and weight Sliding and Folding Door Hardware used for both residential and commercial applications. This includes cycle, abuse, durability, static load, smoothness, static and kinetic friction tests. Tests to evaluate decorative and protective finishes for these products are described in ANSI/BHMA A156.18 for Materials and Finishes and are required to complete certification.

ANSI/BHMA A156.26-2021

Standard for Continuous Hinges

This Standard establishes requirements for architectural continuous hinges used in building construction. Cycle, abuse, overload, vertical wear, and strength tests are included.

ANSI/BHMA A156.20-2021

Standard for Strap and Tee Hinges, and Hasps

This Standard establishes requirements for Strap Hinges, Tee Hinges, and Hasps, and includes performance tests covering operational and strength criteria.