BHMA - Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association Inc.
Scope
This Standard covers the requirements for the length@ width@ thickness@ offset@ and screw hole spacing for builders template hinges. Included in the standard are hinge identification symbols and screw sizes. Methods for identifying template hinges that conform to the Standard are provided. PURPOSE The purpose of this Standard is to establish nationally recognized dimensions for builders template hinges which are used on metal doors and frames. This Standard is intended to assure the interchangeability of template hinges and to provide a uniform method for template identification.