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FOREWORD

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, operational, 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.

A printed copy of the Certified Products Directory (CPD) is fully revised and updated 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 listed, any listed products are decertified, editorial changes are required or new licensees enter the program, are shown on the online version of the CPD found at www.buildershardware.com.