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  • BHMA A156.3 : 2014

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    EXIT DEVICES

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  14-12-2020

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  09-06-2014

    Publisher:  Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association

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    1 SCOPE
    2 GENERAL
    3 DEFINITIONS
    4 TYPES
    5 FUNCTIONS
    6 AUXILIARY ITEMS
    7 TEST METHODS
    8 INSIDE OPERATIONAL TESTS
    9 OUTSIDE OPERATIONAL TESTS
    10 STRENGTH TESTS
    11 MATERIAL EVALUATION TESTS
    12 COORDINATOR AND CARRY-OPEN BAR TESTS
    13 AUTOMATIC FLUSH BOLT TESTS
    14 FINISH TESTS
    APPENDIX A - (NOT A PART OF ANSI/BHMA A156.3)
    APPENDIX B - ILLUSTRATIONS OF EXIT DEVICE TYPES
    APPENDIX C - TEST FIXTURES

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    Gives requirements for exit devices and trim, automatic and self-latching flush bolts, removable mullions, coordinators, and carry-open bars.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
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    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    SDI A151.1 : 1987 TEST PROCEDURE AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR PHYSICAL ENDURANCE FOR STEEL DOORS AND HARDWARE REINFORCINGS
    NFPA 5000 : 2018 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY CODE
    NFPA 1 : 2021 FIRE CODE
    UFC 4-211-01 : Change 1 UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA - AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE HANGARS
    FC 4-721-10N : Change 6 UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA - NAVY AND MARINE CORPS UNACCOMPANIED HOUSING
    NFPA 101 : 2018 LIFE SAFETY CODE
    ASTM F 571 : 1987 : R1993 : EDT 1 Standard Practice for Installation of Exit Devices in Security Areas
    NASA STD 8719.12 : 2010 SAFETY STANDARD FOR EXPLOSIVES, PROPELLANTS, AND PYROTECHNICS
    ASTM F 571 : 1987 : R2008 Standard Practice for Installation of Exit Devices in Security Areas
    ASTM F 571 : 1987 : R2001 Standard Practice for Installation of Exit Devices in Security Areas
    ASTM F 571 : 1987 : R2016 Standard Practice for Installation of Exit Devices in Security Areas
    FF-L-2890 Revision A:2004 LOCK EXTENSIONS (PEDESTRIAN DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY PREASSEMBLED, PANIC AND AUXILIARY DEADBOLT)
    ANSI A250.4 : 2011 TEST PROCEDURE AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR PHYSICAL ENDURANCE FOR STEEL DOORS, FRAMES AND FRAME ANCHORS
    NFPA 1 : 2018 FIRE CODE
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