Door Hardware Testing Services:
Our vast industry experience, backed by a wealth of accreditations, allows us to test to a variety of national and international hardware standards including those published by ASTM, BHMA, CAN/ULC, CSFM, Dade County, FM, HUD, TDI, UBC, UL, WDMA.
Intertek offers complete testing and certification services for door hardware, including locks, hinges, latches, closers, and exit devices.
A Complete Solution for Door Hardware
We know that time is of the essence when it comes to product testing and certification. Our streamlined, cost competitive offering and dedicated experts guarantee a fast turnaround for fire testing your door hardware and components, so you can accelerate your product's journey to the market while ensuring they meet the highest safety standards without delay.
Eligible Products for Fire Door Testing and certification:
- Thresholds
- Door Bottoms or Door Shoes (Surface Mounted or Concealed)
- Category H or Category J Gaskets
- Viewers (aka Peep Holes)
- Deadbolts
- Closers (Surface Mounted or Concealed)
- Door Operators
- Vision Kit (Size Dependent – Consult ES engineer)
- Door Position Switch
- EPT (Electronic Power Transfer)
- Mag Lock
- Electronic Card Reader (Provided lock chassis is already tested/listed – Consult ES engineer)
- Louver (Size Dependent – Consult ES engineer)
Forced Entry
Establish a measure of resistance for door hardware components subject to attacks in order to help resist unwanted entry.
Cycle / Durability Testing
Provide verification of marketing and warranty claims by subjecting to accelerated cycling to simulate field operating conditions.
Fire Testing
Ensure your hardware products remain engaged as required by international building codes & regulatory requirements when exposed to fire.
Blast & Ballistics Resistance
Assess the blast and ballistics resistance & the science of mechanics that deal with launching, flight, behavior, and the effects of projectiles such as bullets.
Electrical Testing
Ensure compliance of electronic access control (EAC) systems & other electric hardware components as they continue to replace traditional doors and basic door hardware.
Structural Testing
Determine hardware performance under various environmental and structural conditions.
Wind Storm: Hurricane / Tornado Resistance
Evaluate the overall impact, static loads, and cyclic loads to identify performance characteristics in hurricane and tornado zones.
Performance & BHMA Testing
Obtain grades for hardware components specified by the applicable ANSI/BHMA standard to validate product performance.
Product Performance / Comparison Testing for Retailers
Obtain grades for hardware components to validate product performance and separate from other hardware products in the market.
We perform testing to a variety of performance requirements and regional provisions, including those stipulated for Miami-Dade County, Florida and the Texas Department of Insurance including:
Accreditations
Intertek is a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) by OSHA; recognized by Standards Council of Canada (SCC); and A2LA, APLAC, and ILAC accredited for Asia and other parts of the world. In North America, we are recognized by the International Codes Council Evaluation Service (ICC-ES) and serve as an administrator for multiple Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) certification programs.
Locks and Access Control Equipment Testing
Meet all the testing and certification requirements including fire testing, BHMA, UL 294, and electrical testing.
Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association
Intertek is a preferred certification testing agency for the Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) series of test standards. Intertek has over 30 years of experience testing door hardware for various markets covering all types of products; hinges, locks, cylinders, closers, exit devices and other door controls. We can help you find the correct standard to meet BHMA Certification requirements.
ANSI / BHMA Standards
Standard Number |
Standard Title |
ANSI/BHMA A156.5 |
Cylinders and Input Devices For Locks |
ANSI/BHMA A156.30 |
High Security Cylinders Products |
ANSI/BHMA A156.4 |
Door Controls - Closers |
ANSI/BHMA A156.8 |
Door Controls - Overhead Stops and Holders |
ANSI/BHMA A156.15 |
Closer Holder Release Devices |
ANSI/BHMA A156.19 |
Power Assist & Low Energy Power Operated Doors |
ANSI/BHMA A156.38 |
Low Energy Power Operated Sliding and Folding Doors |
ANSI/BHMA A156.3 |
Exit Devices |
ANSI/BHMA A156.1 |
Butts & Hinges |
ANSI/BHMA A156.44 |
Architectural Glass Openings |
ANSI/BHMA A156.17 |
Self Closing Hinges & Pivots |
ANSI/BHMA A156.20 |
Strap and Tee Hinges and Hasps |
ANSI/BHMA A156.26 |
Continuous Hinges |
ANSI/BHMA A156.2 |
Bored & Preassembled Locks & Latches |
ANSI/BHMA A156.12 |
Interconnected Locks & Latches |
ANSI/BHMA A156.13 |
Mortise Locks & Latches |
ANSI/BHMA A156.16 |
Auxiliary Hardware |
ANSI/BHMA A156.23 |
Electromagnetic Locks |
ANSI/BHMA A156.24 |
Delayed Egress Locks |
ANSI/BHMA A156.25 |
Electrified Locks |
ANSI/BHMA A156.29 |
Exit Lock and Alarms |
ANSI/BHMA A156.34 |
AntiLigature Devices |
ANSI/BHMA A156.36 |
Auxiliary Locks |
ANSI/BHMA A156.37 |
Multipoint Locks |
ANSI/BHMA A156.39 |
Residential Bored Locks |
ANSI/BHMA A156.40 |
Residential Deadbolts |
ANSI/BHMA A156.9 |
Cabinet Hardware |
ANSI/BHMA A156.11 |
Cabinet Locks |
ANSI/BHMA A156.14 |
Sliding & Folding Door Hardware |
ANSI/BHMA A156.18 |
Materials & Finishes |
ANSI/BHMA A156.21 |
Thresholds |
ANSI/BHMA A156.22 |
Door Gasketing and Edge Seal Systems |
ANSI/BHMA A156.31 |
Electric Strikes and Frame Mounted Actuators |
ANSI/BHMA A156.32 |
Integrated Door Opening Assemblies |
Knowledge Center
Comprehensive Acoustical Testing Brochure
Remote Pre Inspections for NFPA 80 / 101
Protek - Safety. Everywhere. Every Day
Fire Doors 101: Your Guide to Testing and Certification - Webinar Recording
Tornado Testing & Certification Requirements - Webinar Recording
Plumbing Products Testing & Certification - Webinar Recording
The Evolving Code Evaluation Process White Paper
Proposition 65 & the Furniture Industry Webinar Recording
Why Planning for FCC Certification is Key to Success in the Door Hardware Industry White Paper
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Resources
- Search and Buy Building & Construction Standards
- SpecDirect
- Building Products Directory
- Project Connect (formerly myATI) – B&C Products
- Construction Hive – B&C Projects (PSIQest)
- My TestCentral