BHMA Residential Security Grades & Functions

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Schlage offers products that range from AAA to CCC, so that any homeowner can find the right fit for their needs.

 

In addition to these high industry standards, we test our products even more rigorously in our own labs. By raising the bar even higher, Schlage offers products that stand up to the trials of life for years to come.

BHMA Residential Security Grade & Certification

A simpler experience.

The new BHMA grading system lets you decide whether Security, Durability or Finish is most important to you, so you can then choose the product that gets the highest grade in that category.

 

For example:

 

  • If your children arrive home from school first and you want to ensure their safety while you’re away, you’ll want to invest in a lock with a Grade A in Security.

  • If you live in a busy household with constant coming and going, you may prefer a lock with a Grade A in Durability.

  • Those with homes exposed to changing seasons may look for a lock with a Grade A in Finish, so they feel confident that their new lock’s finish will hold up against the elements

The categories.

Security: A measure of safety. Measures the hardware's ability to withstand:

  • sledgehammer attacks
  • attempts to manually pull it from the door
  • weight, like a child hanging from a door lever
     

Durability: A measure of functionality. Measures:

  • ease of use when the door changes its fit into the frame as seasonal temperatures rise and fall
  • smooth functionality after a lifetime of use (approximate to 100 years assuming of being used 10 times per day)
  • resistance to dents, like banging keys or purses against the lock when entering

Finish: A measure of resilience against the elements. Measures resistance to:

  • scratching
  • wear and tear from exposure to elements like salt, humidity and UV rays
BHMA Residential Security Grade & Certification

How we rate.

All schlage mechanical deadbolt, knobs/levers, handlesets, as well as the Schlage ConnectTM, Schlage SenseTM and Schlage TouchTM locks are all certified AAA. Regardless of the specific grade received, a BHMA certification assures customers and consumers that the quality of the product has been tested rigorously against industry standards.



 

Deadbolts



 

Mechanical Deadbolts

 

All of Schlage’s mechanical deadbolts are graded Best in Security, Durability and Finish (AAA).

 

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Electronic deadbolts

 


 

Electronic deadbolts

 

The Schlage Encode Smart WiFi Deadebolt, Schlage Connect Smart Deadbolt with alarm, Schlage Sense Smart Deadbolt, and Schlage Touch Keyless Touchscreen Deadbolt and Lever are all graded Best in Security, Durability, and Finish (AAA).

 

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Door knobs and levers



Schlage F-Series knobs

 

All of Schlage’s mechanical knobs are graded Best in Security, Durability and Finish (AAA).

 

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Door knobs and levers





 

Schlage F-Series levers

 

All of Schlage’s mechanical knobs are graded Best in Security, Durability and Finish (AAA).

 

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Front Entry Handlesets


 

 

Schlage F-Series handlesets

 

All of Schlage’s front entry handlesets are graded Best in Security, Durability and Finish (AAA).

 

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handlesets

 

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