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Grade 2 vs Grade 1 Passage Latchsets on Fire-Rated Openings: Where the Spec Gets Quietly Wrong

The Problem Nobody Catches Until the Inspector Does A Grade 2 cylindrical passage latchset shows up on a hardware schedule. It carries a UL 10C positive-pressure fire rating label. The hardware suppli...

BHMA grades NFPA 80 compliance cylindrical locks fire-rated hardware passage latchsets

Jul 31, 2026 Our Blog

Grade 2 Storeroom Locks in Multi-Tenant and Light Commercial Buildings: When Is Grade 2 Actually Enough?

What This Article Covers — and Who Should Read It This guide is for contractors pricing out light commercial renovations, property managers specifying hardware for multi-tenant buildings, and facility...

BHMA grades cylindrical locks light commercial hardware lock specification storeroom locksets

Apr 23, 2026 Our Blog

Privacy Knob Latchsets in Commercial Buildings: What Facility Managers and Contractors Need to Know

What This Guide Covers Privacy latchsets are one of the most commonly misspecified door hardware functions in commercial construction. Whether you are a contractor roughing in restrooms at a school, a...

ADA compliance BHMA grades commercial door hardware door hardware specification privacy latchsets

Apr 22, 2026 Our Blog