BHMA A156.33-2024 PDF

This Standard establishes methods for verifying manufacturer’s claims for principle battery performance in different use models for various types of internally powered architectural hardware. This Standard applies to both commercial and residential products.

Examples of internally powered architectural devices include motorized deadbolts, hotel locks, input devices, self-contained RFID locks, push button locks, cabinet locks, e-cylinders, portable locks, electric strikes, exit devices, mortise locks, rim locks, bored locks, active RF key fobs, safe locks, and other internally powered architectural devices.

This Standard applies specifically to battery performance claims and does not imply compliance to additional applicable ANSI/BHMA A156 Series Performance Standards.

Tests described in this Standard are performed under laboratory conditions. In actual usage, results vary because of installation, maintenance, and environmental conditions.