HOLLOW
METAL
METAL DOORS & FRAMES
MANUAL
NAAMM
STANDARD HMMA 831 -11
NAAMM HMMA 831-11
HARDWARE LOCATIONS
8d
FOR HOLLOW METAL
DOORS AND FRAMES
NAAMM HMMA 831-11
8d
METAL DOORS & FRAMES
A Division of
HOLLOW METAL MANUFACTURERS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
A S S O C I A T I O N
ARCHITECTURAL METAL MANUFACTURERS
This Manual was developed by representative members of and approved
by the Hollow Metal Manufacturers Association (HMMA) Division of the
National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers (NAAMM) to
provide their opinion and guidance on the basic design of hollow metal
doors and frames. This standard contains advisory information only and
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RECOMMENDED HARDWARE LOCATIONS FOR HMMA HOLLOW
METAL DOORS AND FRAMES
These standards are recommended by the Hollow Metal Manufacturers Association as representing the long
accepted usual preferences of both architects and users under normal conditions of use. Under some cir-
cumstances these standard locations are inadvisable for certain items based on accessibility codes. For exam-
ple, a lower position for the deadlock is possible, when intended usage by small children or handicapped per-
sons necessitates require positioning the user handled items in other than these recommended standard
locations.
Hardware location and floor conditions
As shown on the drawing, all hardware items except the upper and intermediate hinges are located by fixed
dimensions from the floor to the centerline of the item, making the locations of all user-handled items at the
same level for all door heights. The floor is defined as top of the concrete or structural slab. Refer to HMMA-
810 TN01-03 “Defining Undercuts” when determining hardware locations based on special floor conditions.
BUTT HINGE
The three hinges shown on the drawing are recommended for doors over 5 ft. 0 in. (1524 mm) and including
7 ft. 6 in. (2286mm) in height. For doors of greater heights, where four or more hinges are used, the top and
bottom hinges are located as shown, with the intermediate hinges being equally spaced between them. The
hinge backset (the dimension from the stop face, or narrow side, to the edge of the hinge cutout) is 1/4 in.
(6.4mm).
LOCKSET
Regardless of the type of lock or latch used, the centerline of the lever or knob is located at the 38 in. (965mm)
from the floor, for the convenience of the user. This will result in some variation in the strike location, depend-
ing on the type of lock used.
EXIT DEVICE
Locations may vary depending on hardware manufacturers’ recommended locations or as required by code.
AUXILLIARY DEADLOCK AND LATCH
The recommended location for the deadlock is 46 in. (1168mm) to centerline positioning it so as to avoid inter-
ference with through bolts and preparations for other hardware. ADA requires that the centerline of operating
element of cylinder be no more than 48 in. (1219 mm) above floor.
PUSH-PULL HARDWARE
The recommended location for the center of the grip on a door pull or on a push plate, and the centerline of a
push/pull bar is 46 in. (1168mm).
ROLLER LATCH
The recommended location is 46 in. (1168 mm) to centerline of latch. Roller latches are generally used with
dummy knobs or with push/ pulls.
HOSPITAL LATCH
The recommended location is 45 in. (1143 mm) to the centerline of latch.
DOOR CONTROL DEVICES (CLOSERS, HOLDERS, STOPS, OPERATORS)
Locations may vary depending on hardware manufacturers’ recommended locations or as required by code.
NAAMM HMMA 831-11 HARDWARE LOCATIONS FOR HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES 1
Top of door opening
5.00" (127 mm)
Hinge
Equal
CL of Deadlock Cylinder, Push/ Pull and Roller Latch
Hinge CL of Hospital Latch
CL of Knob, lever or push bar
46" (1168 mm)
45" (1143 mm)
Equal
38" (965 mm)
Hinge
10.00" (254 mm)
Floor
2 HARDWARE LOCATIONS FOR HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES NAAMM HMMA 831-11
RECOMMENDED GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS FOR
HMMA HOLLOW METAL DOORS AND FRAMES
HMMA 860 — Hollow Metal Door and Frames
ANSI/NAAMM
HMMA 861 — Commercial Hollow Metal Doors and Frames
ANSI/NAAMM
HMMA 862 — Commercial Security Hollow Metal Doors and Frames
ANSI/NAAMM
HMMA 863 — Detention Security Hollow Metal Doors and Frames
ANSI/NAAMM
HMMA 865 — Swinging Sound Control Hollow Metal Doors and Frames
ANSI/NAAMM
HMMA 866 — Stainless Steel Hollow Metal Doors and Frames
ANSI/NAAMM
HMMA 867 — Commercial Laminated Core Hollow Metal Doors and Frames
RELATED HMMA DOCUMENTS
HMMA 800 — Introduction to Hollow Metal
HMMA 801 — Glossary of Terms for Hollow Metal Doors and Frames
HMMA 802 — Manufacturing of Hollow Metal Doors and Frames
HMMA 803 — Steel Tables
HMMA 805 — Recommended Selection and Usage Guide for Hollow Metal Doors and Frames
HMMA 810 — Hollow Metal Doors
HMMA 820 — Hollow Metal Frames
HMMA 830 — Hardware Selection for Hollow Metal Doors and Frames
HMMA 831 — Recommended Hardware Locations for Hollow Metal Doors and Frames
HMMA 840 — Installation and Storage of Hollow Metal Doors and Frames
HMMA 841 — Tolerances and Clearances for Commercial Hollow Metal Doors and Frames
HMMA 850 — Fire-Rated Hollow Metal Doors and Frames
HMMA 890 — Technical Summary
HMMA 810-TN01 — Defining Undercuts
HMMA 820-TN01 — Grouting Hollow Metal Frames
HMMA 820-TN02 — Continuously Welded Frames
HMMA 820-TN03 — Guidelines for Glazing Hollow Metal Transoms, Sidelights and Windows
HMMA 840-TN01 — Painting Hollow Metal Products
HMMA 840-TN02 — Maintenance of Installed Hollow Metal Products
