BHMA 2026 Spring Meeting Focused on Standards Progress and Industry Engagement

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) gathered leadership and member companies for its 2026 Spring Meeting, held May 5-7 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Members participated in a variety of committee meetings, including technical, codes and government affairs sessions, while also engaging in networking opportunities and discussions on broader industry initiatives. Together, these conversations reinforced BHMA’s ongoing commitment to advancing quality, performance, and innovation across the builders hardware industry. 

During the technical subcommittee meetings, BHMA members met to discuss the development and revisions of ANSI/BHMA standards. These standards are developed through a consensus-based process that brings together a wide range of industry participants to help ensure standards remain relevant, practical, and reflective of current market needs. Meetings, such as the BHMA Spring Meeting, are an essential part of that process, allowing committee members to review proposed revisions, address emerging challenges, and collaborate on future industry priorities. 

The following standards were reviewed in technical sessions at the BHMA Spring meeting:  

• A156.2 – Locks and Latches 
• A156.10 – Power Operated Pedestrian Doors 
• A156.12 – Interconnected Locks 
• A156.13 – Mortise Locks 
• A156.27 – Revolving Pedestrian Doors 
• A156.31 – Electric Strikes 
• A156.46 – Environmental 

The following standards are currently open for revision: 

• A156.2 – Locks & Latches  
• A156.10 – Power Operated Pedestrian Doors 
• A156.12 – Interconnected Locks 
• A156.13 – Mortise Locks 
• A156.24 – Delayed Egress 
• A156.27 – Revolving Pedestrian Doors 
• A156.29 – Exit Locks, Alarms 
• A156.31 – Electric Strikes 
• A156.36 – Auxiliary Locks 
• A156.46 – Environmental (NEW standard in development) 

 The following standards will be open for revision in the future: 

• A156.7 – Hinge Templates (June 2026) 
• A156.28 – Master Keying (Spring/Summer 2026) 
• A156.32 – Swinging Integrated Door Assemblies (June 2026) 
• A156.43 – Sliding Integrated Door Assemblies (June 2026) 

The following standards have completed the revision cycle and have been/soon will be published: 

• A156.6 – Architectural Trim 
• A156.9 – Cabinet Hardware 
• A156.8 – Stops and Holders 
• A156.15 – Release Devices 
• A156.20 – Strap and Tee Hinges, Hasps 
• A156.22 – Gasketing 
• A156.23 – Electromagnetic 
• A156.41 – Single Motion to Egress

In addition to standard meetings, the event featured a presentation by Ken Cook of Allegion, and Kurt Roeper of ASSA ABLOY on Security Industry Association’s research findings titled How Secure Doors Save Lives: Ground Breaking Research on School Based Active Shooter Events, highlighting the important role door openings and hardware play in emergency preparedness and security planning. BHMA members and industry participants interested in contributing to standards development are encouraged to complete the updated subcommittee participation form to ensure they continue receiving meeting invitations and committee communications. Interested participants can complete the Subcommittee Participation Form here. 

For more information about BHMA standards and upcoming meetings, visit the BHMA website.