AWS EDITION 1, 2009

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© 2009, AWI, AWMAC, WI - Architectural Woodwork Standards - 1st Edition, October 1, 2009

As may be updated by errata at http://www.awinet.org, http://www.awmac.com, or http://www.woodworkinstitute.com/awserrata/

PRODUCT

MATERIAL, MACHINING, AND ASSEMBLY RULES (continued)

DESCRIPTION E C P

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4.1

G E N E R A L 

GENERAL

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4.1.8

H A R D W A R E 

HARDWARE (continued)

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4.1.8.1

A N S I / B H M A

Shall conform to ANSI/BHMA STANDARDS (latest edition), GRADE 2 requirements (continued)

4.1.8.1.2 DRAWER SLIDE testing shall be based on a drawer box of 22” (559 mm) in depth

with a minimum width of 18” (457 mm) for load ratings up to 125 lbs (56.7 kg) and

24” (610 mm) for load ratings of 125 lbs (56.7 kg) and above, using a minimum

22” (559 mm) slide length, and:

4.1.8.1.2.1 Slides not manufactured in lengths up to 22” (559 mm) shall be

tested in their longest production length.

4.1.8.1.3 KEYBOARD TRAYS shall conform to section 4.13 (Test 12, Drawers and Trays)

of ANSI/BHMA A156.9 (latest edition).

4.1.8.1.4 SHELF SUPPORTS shall meet ANSI/BHMA GRADE 1 requirements and meet

these standards’ minimum shelf-load requirements.

4.1.8.2 Shall be FURNISHED and INSTALLED as required to provide a complete casework assembly

and installation without:

4.1.8.2.1 IMPAIRMENT of the cabinet’s structural integrity and/or functionality.

4.1.8.3 Shall be of a UNIFORM PLATED BHMA 626 or similar POWDER-COATED finish on all exposed

surfaces and:

4.1.8.3.1 Conform to applicable ANSI/BHMA standards (latest edition).

4.1.8.3.2

POWDER-COAT finish shall be of a chemical family with sufficient chemical/

solvent resistance to not be affected by a rubdown of the solvents or cleaning

materials used for final cleanup of the fabricated product, including removal of

overspray, glue.

4.1.8.3.3

FINISHES will vary between manufacturers, and it can be expected to see

variations from the same manufacturer between different production runs. These

variations are not considered a defect, as long as they are compatible with the

overall finish of the installed hardware.

4.1.8.4

Shall have the manufacturer’s NAME or BRAND-unique marking stamped on all hinges, slides,

and locks for identification purposes.

4.1.8.5 Shall be of FIRST-CLASS WORKMANSHIP, free of manufacturing imperfections (such as tool or

machine marks), and consistent in exposed finish appearance.

4.1.8.6 At LOCKS shall be furnished when indicated on the architectural drawings, and:

4.1.8.6.1 Be KEYED DIFFERENTLY, only if so specified.

4.1.8.6.2 Be MASTER-KEYED, only if so specified.

4.1.8.7 At DRAWER SLIDES shall conform to the following minimum load capacity requirements:

4.1.8.7.1 50 lbs (22.7 kg) at pencil drawers.

4.1.8.7.2 75 lbs (34 kg) at general-purpose drawers.

4.1.8.7.3 100 lbs (45.4 kg) at file drawers, except:

4.1.8.7.3.1

150 lbs (68 kg) at lateral file drawers wider than 24” (610 mm) and

less than 30” (762 mm).

4.1.8.7.3.2 200 lbs (68 kg) at lateral file drawers wider than 30” (762 mm).

4.1.8.8 At SHELF SUPPORTS for bored holes shall either include a minimum of 0.1969” (5 mm) metal pin

or double 0.1969” (5 mm) plastic pins (meeting ANSI/BHMA Grade 1 requirements) and:

4.1.8.8.1 Meet or exceed these standards’ maximum shelf-load requirement of 200 lbs(90.7 kg).

4.1.8.9 At The maximum door height and weight shall be within the manufacturer’s listed capacity.POCKET DOOR HARDWARE cabinet doors shall be a maximum of 23-5/8” (600 mm) in width.^

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