Door Hardware Certifications & Compliance Guide

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PDQ Certifications at a Glance

PDQ offers 62 commercial door hardware products with a published certification or compliance listing. That includes ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 cylindrical locks, mortise locks, exit devices and closers; UL 10C fire listings up to 3 hours; UL 305 panic devices; ADA and ICC A117.1 compliant trim; Florida HVHZ approvals; California CBC 11B and Education Code options; and Buy American Act and Trade Agreements Act compliant lines.

Use the matrix to filter by the exact combination your project requires, then open any product for submittal sheets, templates and installation instructions.

Certifications verified against PDQ product pages on October 13, 2026.

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62products with a published listing

26with an ANSI/BHMA rating

43fire rated or listed

40ADA / ICC A117.1 compliant

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Select one or more requirements. The table shows products that meet all of them. Fire ratings, door sizes and option-dependent listings (such as UL 294 with delayed egress or CBC with the 5P option) are noted in each cell.

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PDQ door hardware certifications and compliance by product
Product	Type	ANSI/BHMA	Fire Listing	Panic	Accessibility	Electrified / Access Control	Regional	Origin / Federal	Notes
XGT Series Grade 1 Cylindrical Lock	Cylindrical Locks	A156.2 Grade 1	UL listed, 3 hr (singles to 4'x8')	Not listed	ADA + ICC A117.1	Not listed	FL HVHZ (FL 21376, ±70 psf); CA Ed Code 17075.50 (135/135LED/145 functions)	BAA (COTS, assembled in USA)	Federal Spec FF-H-106C (superseded by A156.2)
GT Series Grade 1 Cylindrical Lock	Cylindrical Locks	A156.2 Grade 1	UL listed, 3 hr (singles to 4'x8')	Not listed	ADA + ICC A117.1	Not listed	FL HVHZ (FL 21376, ±70 psf); CA Ed Code 17075.50 (135/135LED/145 functions)	BAA (COTS, assembled in USA)	Federal Spec FF-H-106C (superseded by A156.2)
XGT/GT 135 Classroom Intruder Lock	Cylindrical Locks	A156.2 Grade 1	UL listed, 3 hr (singles to 4'x8')	Not listed	ADA + ICC A117.1	Not listed	FL HVHZ (FL 21376, ±70 psf); CA Ed Code 17075.50 (135/135LED/145 functions)	BAA (COTS, assembled in USA)	Federal Spec FF-H-106C (superseded by A156.2)
GT276 Indicator Lock, Grade 1	Cylindrical Locks	A156.2 Grade 1	UL listed, 3 hr (singles)	Not listed	ADA + ICC A117.1	Not listed	Not listed	TAA (Korea)	Not listed
SX Series Grade 1 Cylindrical Lock	Cylindrical Locks	A156.2 Grade 1 (2003 ed., 800,000+ cycles)	UL/cUL 10C, 3 hr (singles to 4'x8')	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	TAA (Taiwan)	Not listed
GP Series Grade 2 Cylindrical Lock	Cylindrical Locks	A156.2 Grade 2	UL listed, 3 hr (singles to 4'x8')	Not listed	ADA + ICC A117.1	Not listed	Not listed	BAA (COTS, assembled in USA)	Not listed
SD Series Grade 2 Cylindrical Lock	Cylindrical Locks	A156.2 Grade 2	UL listed, 3 hr (singles to 4'x8')	Not listed	ADA + ICC A117.1	Not listed	Not listed	TAA (Korea)	Not listed
SF Series Grade 2 Cylindrical Lock	Cylindrical Locks	A156.2 Grade 2 (entry function, fixed backset latch)	UL listed, singles to 4'x8' (with UL latchbolt)	Not listed	ADA + ICC A117.1	Not listed	Not listed	TAA (Korea)	Not listed
SV Series Grade 2 Cylindrical Lock	Cylindrical Locks	A156.2 Grade 2	UL/cUL 10C, 3 hr (singles to 4'x8')	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	TAA (Korea)	Not listed
CL Series Grade 2 Interconnected Lock	Interconnected & Tubular Locks	ANSI Grade 2	UL listed, 3 hr (singles to 4'x8')	Not listed	ADA + ICC A117.1	Not listed	Not listed	TAA (Korea)	Not listed
TJ Series Tubular Lock	Interconnected & Tubular Locks	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	ADA + ICC A117.1	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Door prep to ANSI A115.2, Type 161
MR Series Mortise Lock, Grade 1	Mortise Locks	A156.13 Operational Grade 1 + Security Grade 1	UL 10C, 3 hr (singles to 4'x8'; active leaf pairs to 8'x8')	Not listed	ADA + ICC A117.1	Not listed	FL HVHZ (FL 21376, ±70 psf)	BAA (COTS, assembled in USA)	J wide escutcheon trim complies with UFGS 08 71 00
MJ Series Mortise Deadbolt	Deadbolts	Not listed	UL listed, 3 hr (singles to 4'x8')	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	TAA (Taiwan)	Not listed
KT Series Extra Heavy Duty Deadbolt	Deadbolts	Not listed	UL 10C, 3 hr auxiliary lock (A label singles); UL 10B	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed
KM Series Heavy Duty Deadbolt	Deadbolts	Not listed	UL 10C, 3 hr auxiliary lock (A label singles); UL 10B	Not listed	ADA + ICC A117.1	Not listed	Not listed	TAA (Korea)	Not listed
KV Series Standard Duty Deadbolt	Deadbolts	Not listed	UL 10C, 3 hr auxiliary lock (A label singles); UL 10B	Not listed	ADA + ICC A117.1	Not listed	Not listed	TAA (Korea)	Not listed
6300R Rim Exit Device, Wide Stile	Exit Devices	A156.3 Grade 1	UL 10C fire exit hardware, 3 hr (ETL/Intertek)	UL 305	ADA + ICC A117.1	UL 294 with delayed egress option	FL HVHZ (FL 40297; +60/-65 psf 16ga single, ±50 psf 18ga single); 2023 FBC; CBC 11B-309.4 with 5P option	BAA (COTS, assembled in USA)	Not listed
6300V Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device, Wide Stile	Exit Devices	A156.3 Grade 1	UL 10C fire exit hardware, 3 hr (ETL/Intertek)	UL 305	ADA + ICC A117.1	UL 294 with delayed egress option	FL HVHZ (FL 40297; ±50 psf 18ga pair); CBC 11B-309.4 with 5P option	BAA (COTS, assembled in USA)	Not listed
6300C Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device, Wide Stile	Exit Devices	A156.3 Grade 1 (pending)	UL 10C fire exit hardware, 3 hr + CAN/ULC-S104 (ETL/Intertek)	UL 305	ADA + ICC A117.1	UL 294 with delayed egress option	CBC 11B-309.4 with 5P option	BAA (COTS, assembled in USA)	Not listed
6300M Mortise Exit Device	Exit Devices	Not listed	UL 10C fire exit hardware, 90 min (ETL/Intertek)	UL 305	ADA + ICC A117.1	UL 294 with delayed egress option	Not listed	BAA (COTS, assembled in USA)	Not listed
6300D Dummy Push Bar	Exit Devices	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	ADA + ICC A117.1	Not listed	Not listed	BAA (COTS, assembled in USA)	Non-latching; no panic or fire listing (by design)
6400R Rim Exit Device, Narrow Stile	Exit Devices	A156.3 Grade 1	UL 10C fire exit hardware, 3 hr (ETL/Intertek)	UL 305	ADA + ICC A117.1	UL 294 with delayed egress option	FL HVHZ (FL 40297; +60/-65 psf 16ga single, ±50 psf 18ga single); 2023 FBC; CBC 11B-309.4 with 5P option	BAA (COTS, assembled in USA)	Not listed
6400V Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device, Narrow Stile	Exit Devices	A156.3 Grade 1	UL 10C fire exit hardware, 3 hr (ETL/Intertek)	UL 305	ADA + ICC A117.1	UL 294 with delayed egress option	FL HVHZ (FL 40297; ±50 psf 18ga pair); CBC 11B-309.4 with 5P option	BAA (COTS, assembled in USA)	Not listed
6400C Concealed Vertical Rod Exit Device, Narrow Stile	Exit Devices	A156.3 Grade 1 (pending)	UL 10C fire exit hardware, 3 hr + CAN/ULC-S104 (ETL/Intertek)	UL 305	ADA + ICC A117.1	UL 294 with delayed egress option	CBC 11B-309.4 with 5P option	BAA (COTS, assembled in USA)	Not listed
4200R Rim Exit Device, Wide Stile	Exit Devices	Not listed	UL fire exit hardware, 1-1/2 hr (to 3'x7')	UL 305	ADA + ICC A117.1	Not listed	Not listed	TAA (Taiwan)	Not listed
4200V Surface Vertical Rod Exit Device, Wide Stile	Exit Devices	Not listed	UL fire exit hardware, 1-1/2 hr (to 3'x7')	UL 305	ADA + ICC A117.1	Not listed	Not listed	TAA (Taiwan)	Not listed
9300 Series Mullion	Exit Devices	Not listed	3 hr fire labeled, pairs to 8'x8' with 6300RF/6400RF (ETL)	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	BAA (COTS, assembled in USA)	Not listed
6N Narrow Escutcheon Trim	Exit Device Trim	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	ADA + ICC A117.1	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed
6W Wide Escutcheon Trim	Exit Device Trim	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	ADA + ICC A117.1	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed
6S Rose Trim	Exit Device Trim	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	ADA + ICC A117.1	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed
4EN Narrow Escutcheon Trim	Exit Device Trim	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	ADA + ICC A117.1	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed
4EW Wide Escutcheon Trim	Exit Device Trim	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	ADA + ICC A117.1	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed
4S Rose Trim	Exit Device Trim	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	ADA + ICC A117.1	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed
6W99 Electrified Exit Device Trim	Exit Device Trim	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	ADA + ICC A117.1	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Motor drive cycle tested to 1.4M+ cycles (PDQ test)
3100 Series Light Duty Door Closer	Door Closers	A156.4 Grade 1	UL listed, labeled fire doors to 3 hr	Not listed	ADA + ICC A117.1	Not listed	Not listed	TAA (Korea)	Not listed
5100 Series Heavy Duty Door Closer	Door Closers	A156.4 Grade 1	UL listed, labeled fire doors to 3 hr	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	TAA (Korea)	Not listed
5300 Series Standard Duty Closer, Slim Cover	Door Closers	A156.4 Grade 1	UL listed, labeled fire doors to 3 hr	Not listed	ADA + ICC A117.1	Not listed	Not listed	TAA (Korea)	Not listed
5500 Series Standard Duty Closer, Full Cover	Door Closers	A156.4 Grade 1	UL listed, labeled fire doors to 3 hr	Not listed	ADA + ICC A117.1	Not listed	Not listed	TAA (Korea)	Not listed
7100 Series Extra Heavy Duty Door Closer	Door Closers	A156.4 Grade 1	UL listed, labeled fire doors to 3 hr	Not listed	ADA + ICC A117.1	Not listed	Not listed	TAA (Korea)	Not listed
BB 2-Ball Bearing Hinge, Standard Duty	Hinges	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Conforms to NFPA 80 (2010), 6.4.3.1
HB 4-Ball Bearing Hinge, Heavy Duty	Hinges	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Conforms to NFPA 80 (2010), 6.4.3.1
PB Plain Bearing Hinge, Standard Duty	Hinges	A156.1 Grade 3 (350,000 cycles)	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Conforms to NFPA 80 (2010), 6.4.3.1
SH Spring Hinge, Standard Duty	Hinges	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Conforms to NFPA 80 (2010), 6.4.3.1
EL4 Electrified Hinge, 4 Wire	Hinges	A156.1 (100,000+ cycles)	UL listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Conforms to NFPA 80 (2010), 6.4.3.1
EL8 Electrified Hinge, 8 Wire	Hinges	A156.1 (100,000+ cycles)	UL listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Conforms to NFPA 80 (2010), 6.4.3.1
GT199 Electrified Cylindrical Lock	Electrified Hardware	Not listed	UL 10C + CAN/ULC-S104, 3 hr (singles to 4'x8', pairs to 8'x8')	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	BAA (COTS, assembled in USA)	Not listed
MR199 Electrified Mortise Lock	Electrified Hardware	Not listed	UL 10C + CAN/ULC-S104, 3 hr (singles to 4'x8'; active leaf pairs to 8'x8')	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	BAA (COTS, assembled in USA)	Not listed
EPT100 Electric Power Transfer	Electrified Hardware	Not listed	UL/ULC listed for fire doors	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed
9910 Electric Strike for Exit Devices	Electrified Hardware	Not listed	3 hr fire rated (listing body not stated)	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	1,500 lbf static; 70 ft-lb dynamic; 250,000 cycles; fail-secure
PS220 Power Supply, 2 Output	Electrified Hardware	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	UL 294 (6th ed.) listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed
PS220B Power Supply, Battery Backup	Electrified Hardware	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	UL 294 (6th ed.) listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed
PS440B Power Supply, Battery Backup, 4 Output	Electrified Hardware	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	UL 294 (6th ed.) listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed
PS480B Power Supply, Battery Backup, 8 Output	Electrified Hardware	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	UL 294 (6th ed.) listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed
Flush Bolts and Coordinators	Bolts & Coordinators	Not listed	UL/cUL listed; 20 min (93203) to 3 hr+ (93101/93102)	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed
GTS Electronic Cylindrical Lock (PDQ Spirit)	Electronic Locks	Not listed	UL/cUL 10C, 45 min	Not listed	ADA	FCC Part 15	Not listed	Assembled in USA	Not listed
SDS Electronic Cylindrical Lock (PDQ Spirit)	Electronic Locks	Not listed	UL/cUL 10C, 20 min	Not listed	ADA	FCC Part 15; IPX5 outdoor (optional)	Not listed	Assembled in USA	Not listed
KMS Electronic Deadbolt (PDQ Spirit)	Electronic Locks	Not listed	UL/cUL 10C, 20 min	Not listed	ADA	FCC Part 15; IPX5 outdoor (optional)	Not listed	Assembled in USA	Not listed
CLS Electronic Interconnected Lock (PDQ Spirit)	Electronic Locks	Not listed	UL/cUL 10C, 20 min	Not listed	ADA	FCC Part 15	Not listed	Assembled in USA	Not listed
MRS Electronic Mortise Lock (PDQ Spirit)	Electronic Locks	Not listed	UL/cUL 10C, 3 hr	Not listed	ADA	FCC Part 15	Not listed	Assembled in USA	Not listed
6EWS Electronic Exit Device Trim (PDQ Spirit)	Electronic Locks	Not listed	UL/cUL 10C, 3 hr	Not listed	ADA	FCC Part 15	Not listed	Assembled in USA	Not listed
SDE Electronic Tubular Lock	Electronic Locks	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	ADA	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed
VAULT Patented Keying System	Key Systems	BHMA certified (standard not stated)	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Not listed	Key control via authorized distributors only

Listings apply to the configurations described on each product page. Fire ratings depend on door type, size and options. Always confirm against the product's architectural submittal sheet and the listing agency directory before issuing a specification.

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Performance Grades: ANSI/BHMA

The Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) writes the ANSI-accredited A156 standards that define how door hardware is cycle tested, strength tested, security tested and finish tested. Grade 1 is the highest commercial level, Grade 2 is mid-level commercial, and Grade 3 is light commercial.

BHMA Certified vs. “meets” or “tested to”

What it is. BHMA Certified means an independent lab tested the product to the named A156 standard and BHMA lists it in its Certified Products Directory. Phrases like “meets”, “tested to” or “exceeds” are manufacturer claims and are not the same thing on a submittal.

How to specify it. Name the standard and the grade, for example “ANSI/BHMA A156.2, Series 4000, Grade 1, listed in the BHMA Certified Products Directory.”

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Reference standard. Applies across PDQ product lines.

ANSI/BHMA A156.2: Bored and Preassembled (Cylindrical) Locks

What it is. Covers cylindrical lever locks. Grades are based on cycle life, strength, security and finish tests. Grade 1 is the usual requirement for schools, healthcare, government and high-traffic commercial doors.

How to specify it. Specify Grade 1 for corridor, classroom, stair and exterior doors. Grade 2 is common for offices and multifamily units.

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ANSI/BHMA A156.13: Mortise Locks and Latches

What it is. Mortise locks receive two separate ratings: an Operational Grade (durability) and a Security Grade (resistance to forced entry). Both are graded 1 through 3.

How to specify it. Call out both grades, for example “Operational Grade 1, Security Grade 1.”

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ANSI/BHMA A156.3: Exit Devices

What it is. Covers rim, vertical rod, mortise and concealed exit devices. Grade 1 devices must complete 500,000 cycles with no loss of operation, plus strength, latch load and operating force tests.

How to specify it. Pair A156.3 Grade 1 with UL 305 panic listing and, on rated openings, a fire exit hardware listing.

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ANSI/BHMA A156.4: Door Controls (Closers)

What it is. Covers surface, concealed and floor closers, including cycle life, closing force, latch speed and backcheck performance.

How to specify it. Grade 1 closers are the standard for commercial entrances, stairwells and fire doors.

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ANSI/BHMA A156.1: Butts and Hinges

What it is. Covers full mortise, swaging and electrified hinges, graded by bearing type, weight and cycle life.

How to specify it. Match hinge grade and weight to door weight and frequency of use; use electrified hinges to carry power through rated doors.

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ANSI/BHMA A156.12: Interconnected Locks

What it is. Covers interconnected locks, which pair a latch and deadbolt so one motion of the inside lever retracts both. Common in multifamily and hospitality unit entries.

How to specify it. Confirm the grade and that inside lever operation retracts both bolts for single motion egress.

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ANSI/BHMA A156.18: Materials and Finishes

What it is. Defines the three-digit BHMA finish codes (for example 626 satin chromium, 630 satin stainless steel, 613E dark oxidized satin bronze) and the US letter codes they replaced.

How to specify it. Specify finishes by BHMA number so every hardware type on the opening matches.

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Reference standard. Applies across PDQ product lines.

Fire and Life Safety

Hardware on a fire-rated opening must be listed and labeled for that use, and its rating must match or exceed the door assembly's rating. Egress codes then govern how the hardware operates.

UL 10C: Positive Pressure Fire Tests of Door Assemblies

What it is. The fire test model codes require for swinging fire doors. Hardware is listed for a duration (20 minutes up to 3 hours) and a maximum door size. Listings are often tested through Intertek (ETL) or UL; both are OSHA-recognized testing labs that test to the same UL standard.

How to specify it. Match the hardware listing duration and size to the door label. For pairs, confirm the listing covers pairs and the required coordinator and flush bolts.

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UL 305: Panic Hardware

What it is. Required where the building code calls for panic hardware, such as Group A (assembly) and Group E (educational) occupancies with 50 or more occupants, Group H, and certain electrical rooms. Panic hardware that is also listed for fire doors is called fire exit hardware, and it cannot be mechanically dogged.

How to specify it. On rated openings specify “fire exit hardware”: UL 305 plus a UL 10C listing for the door's rating. Omit hex-key dogging on fire devices.

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UL 10B: Neutral Pressure Fire Tests

What it is. The older neutral pressure fire test. Still referenced for auxiliary locks and in some jurisdictions alongside UL 10C.

How to specify it. Where an AHJ references neutral pressure testing, confirm the auxiliary lock carries both listings.

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cUL and CAN/ULC-S104: Canadian Fire Listings

What it is. CAN/ULC-S104 is the Canadian fire test for door assemblies. A cUL or ULC mark indicates the product is listed for use in Canada.

How to specify it. Require cUL or ULC-S104 listing on projects in Canada or for owners who standardize across both markets.

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NFPA 80: Fire Doors and Other Opening Protectives

What it is. Governs installation, inspection and maintenance of fire doors, including hinge requirements and annual fire door inspections.

How to specify it. Specify hinges that conform to NFPA 80 on all rated openings and plan for annual inspection access.

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IBC Chapter 10 and NFPA 101: Means of Egress

What it is. The International Building Code (Section 1010) and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code require doors in the means of egress to open from the egress side without a key, tool or special knowledge, typically with a single motion.

How to specify it. Classroom security locks, delayed egress and electrified hardware must still preserve free egress. Confirm functions with the AHJ.

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Reference standard. Applies across PDQ product lines.

Accessibility

Accessibility rules govern how hardware is shaped, how much force it takes and how high it is mounted.

2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design

What it is. Operable parts must work with one hand without tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist, with no more than 5 lbf (Section 309.4). Door hardware is mounted 34 to 48 inches above the floor (404.2.7), and interior hinged doors are limited to 5 lbf opening force (404.2.9), which affects closer selection.

How to specify it. Specify lever trim, not knobs, on accessible routes, and closers adjustable to meet opening force limits.

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ICC A117.1: Accessible and Usable Buildings

What it is. The accessibility standard referenced by the International Building Code. Its hardware provisions closely track the ADA Standards.

How to specify it. Reference ICC A117.1 alongside ADA on projects governed by the IBC.

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California Building Code Chapter 11B

What it is. California's accessibility chapter. CBC 11B-309.4 caps the force to activate operable parts at 5 lbf, which in practice means panic hardware must release at 5 lbf or less.

How to specify it. Specify the 5 lbf option on exit devices for California projects. On PDQ 6300/6400 devices this is the 5P option.

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Electrified and Access Control

Electrified hardware adds electrical safety, radio and system listings on top of the mechanical and fire listings above.

UL 294: Access Control System Units

What it is. The safety and performance standard for access control equipment such as power supplies, controllers and delayed egress devices.

How to specify it. Require UL 294 on power supplies and on delayed egress exit devices. Confirm the power supply has a fire alarm interface for fail-safe release.

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FCC Part 15: Radio Frequency Devices

What it is. Required for any lock or device that transmits wirelessly (Bluetooth, RFID, Wi-Fi). Confirms the device stays within emission limits.

How to specify it. Require FCC Part 15 on wireless and smartphone-enabled locks.

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IP Ratings (IEC 60529)

What it is. Ingress protection ratings for electronics. IPX5 means protection against water jets from any direction, a typical target for exterior electronic locks.

How to specify it. Specify an IP rating for any electronic lock on an exterior or wash-down opening.

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Regional and Project-Specific Requirements

Some requirements apply only in certain states or project types. These are the ones most often missed in a hardware schedule.

Florida Building Code HVHZ and Florida Product Approval

What it is. The High Velocity Hurricane Zone (Miami-Dade and Broward counties) requires products tested for wind load, impact and cyclic pressure. Approved products carry a Florida Product Approval number with a design pressure rating for a specific door size and gauge.

How to specify it. List the FL approval number and the design pressure in the hardware schedule, and confirm the door, frame and gauge match the approval. PDQ approvals: FL 21376 (MR, XGT and GT locks) and FL 40297 (6300/6400 rim and vertical rod devices).

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California Education Code 17075.50: Classroom Locks

What it is. Requires classroom doors and rooms with five or more occupants in new K-12 public school construction (submitted to DSA on or after July 1, 2011) to be lockable from the inside.

How to specify it. Specify a classroom security function that locks the outside lever from inside the room while keeping the inside lever free for egress.

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UFGS 08 71 00 and Federal Specification FF-H-106C

What it is. Unified Facilities Guide Specifications govern Department of Defense and other federal facilities. FF-H-106C is the legacy federal lock specification, now superseded by ANSI/BHMA A156.2 but still found in older federal specs.

How to specify it. On federal and military projects, confirm the trim and functions called for in the UFGS section.

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Federal Procurement and Country of Origin

Federally funded and federally purchased projects add origin rules. Which rule applies depends on the funding source and the contract vehicle, so confirm with the contracting officer.

Buy American Act (BAA)

What it is. Applies to federal construction and supply contracts (FAR 52.225-9 for construction). Door hardware is generally a commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item, which changes how domestic content is evaluated.

How to specify it. Request the manufacturer's BAA statement with the submittal.

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Trade Agreements Act (TAA)

What it is. Applies to GSA Schedule purchases and many federal contracts above the trade agreement threshold. Products must be made in the U.S. or substantially transformed in a TAA-designated country.

How to specify it. Request country of origin and a TAA statement for each product line on GSA purchases.

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Assembled in USA

What it is. PDQ designs and assembles these product lines in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with U.S. and foreign components.

How to specify it. Useful for owner and state preference requirements. For BAA or BABA projects, request the formal statement.

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Other Requirements You May See in a Division 8 Spec

These requirements show up in hardware specifications but are not currently published on PDQ product pages. If your project calls for one, talk to your PDQ rep about documentation before you finalize the schedule.

UL 1034	Burglary-resistant electric locking mechanisms. Sometimes required on electrified locks in secure areas.
ANSI/BHMA A156.25 / A156.31	Electrified locking devices and electric strikes. Separate BHMA standards from the mechanical lock standards.
ANSI/BHMA A156.24	Delayed egress locking systems. Often specified with UL 294 on delayed egress exit devices.
ANSI/BHMA A156.30	High security cylinders (forced entry and key control resistance).
Build America, Buy America (BABA)	Applies to infrastructure projects funded by federal financial assistance, separate from BAA.
Texas TDI windstorm	Wind load evaluation for the Texas coastal counties.
FEMA P-361 / ICC 500	Tornado and hurricane safe room and storm shelter door assemblies.
EPD / HPD / Declare (LEED)	Environmental Product Declarations, Health Product Declarations and Declare labels used for LEED material credits.

How to Verify a Certification

A listing is only as good as the directory entry behind it. These are the sources plan reviewers and AHJs check.

PDQ Submittal Sheets & Downloads

BHMA Certified Products Directory buildershardware.com
Confirms ANSI/BHMA grade certification by product series.
UL Product iQ productiq.ulprospector.com
Confirms UL listings and file numbers.
Intertek Directory of Building Products bpdirectory.intertek.com
Confirms ETL listings tested to UL standards.
Florida Building Code Product Approval floridabuilding.org
Confirms FL approval numbers, HVHZ status and expiration dates.
PDQ Architectural Submittal Sheets pdqlocks.com/downloads
Each product's listings in submittal-ready format.

Door Hardware Certification FAQ

What certifications should commercial door hardware have?

Most Division 8 specifications call for an ANSI/BHMA grade (Grade 1 for high-traffic commercial doors), a UL 10C fire listing on rated openings, UL 305 panic listing where panic hardware is required, and ADA / ICC A117.1 compliant operation. Projects may add regional requirements such as Florida HVHZ or California CBC 11B, and federal projects may require Buy American Act or Trade Agreements Act compliance.

What is the difference between ANSI/BHMA Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3?

Grades are set by BHMA's A156 standards. Grade 1 is the highest commercial level, with the most demanding cycle, strength and security tests, and is typical for schools, healthcare, government and exterior doors. Grade 2 is light to medium commercial, common in offices and multifamily units. Grade 3 is light commercial and residential.

What is the difference between panic hardware and fire exit hardware?

Panic hardware is listed to UL 305 and is required on certain egress doors, such as assembly and educational spaces with 50 or more occupants. Fire exit hardware is panic hardware that is also listed for fire doors under UL 10C. Fire exit hardware cannot be mechanically dogged. PDQ fire exit hardware includes the 6300C, 6300R, 6300V, 6400C, 6400R and 6400V.

Is an ETL listing the same as a UL listing?

ETL is Intertek's listing mark. Intertek and UL are both Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories under OSHA, and an ETL listing to a UL standard (such as UL 305 or UL 10C) is tested to the same requirements as a UL mark. Building officials accept either. PDQ's 6300 and 6400 Series exit devices are listed through Intertek.

Which PDQ products are approved for the Florida High Velocity Hurricane Zone?

The MR Series mortise lock and the XGT, GT and XGT/GT 135 cylindrical locks carry Florida Product Approval FL 21376 (design load ±70 psf, single 3' x 7' door). The 6300R, 6400R, 6300V and 6400V exit devices carry FL 40297, rated by door size and gauge. Confirm current status at floridabuilding.org.

Which PDQ products meet the Buy American Act?

PDQ products that are assembled in the USA and meet the BAA as COTS products include the XGT, GT, 135, GP, MR, 6300R, 6300V, 6300C, 6300M, 6300D, 6400R, 6400V, 6400C, 9300, GT199 and MR199. Several other lines are TAA compliant with origin in Korea or Taiwan. Request PDQ's current BAA/TAA statement for your project.

Which PDQ locks meet California classroom lock requirements?

The XGT135, XGT135LED, GT135 and GT145 functions of the XGT and GT Series Grade 1 cylindrical locks meet California Education Code 17075.50, which requires classroom doors to lock from the inside. They are also UL listed for 3-hour single doors and ADA compliant.

What is the 5P option on PDQ exit devices?

The 5P option sets the 6300 and 6400 Series exit devices to release at 5 lbf or less, which meets California Building Code 11B-309.4 for operable parts. Specify it on California projects.

How do I verify a door hardware certification?

Check BHMA grades in the BHMA Certified Products Directory, UL listings in UL Product iQ, ETL listings in Intertek's Directory of Building Products, and Florida approvals at floridabuilding.org. PDQ's architectural submittal sheets list each product's certifications in submittal-ready format.

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