Dive summary:

• Five standards administered by the Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association and the American National Standards Institute have been updated.
• The groups issued revisions for Standard A156.18 covering the finishes on base metals; Standard A156.20 covering strap hinges, tee hinges and hasps; Standard A156.20 covering exist devices and locks; Standard A156.26 for architectural continuous hinges; and Standard A156.26 covering exit locks and alarms.
• The changes are designs to achieve better performance and product life.

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A revised standard for the industry translates into enhancements to each product’s engineering
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