ANSI/BHMA A156.30 High Security Cylinders: Key Control and Attack Levels
Engineering Overview: Engineering guide on ANSI/BHMA A156.30 standards for high-security cylinders, certifying pick resistance, key control, and physical attack ratings.
Technical & Engineering Specifications
| Standard | ANSI / BHMA A156.30-2020 High Security Cylinders |
|---|---|
| Application | Prisons, Armories, Critical Infrastructure |
| Key Control | Level 1 (Patented & Factory Controlled) |
| Attack Level | Level E (Maximum Laboratory Destruction) |
High-Security ANSI Standards
While A156.5 covers standard cylinders, ANSI/BHMA A156.30 specifically certifies high-security cylinders.
Classification Tiers
- Level E (Highest Attack): 10 minutes drilling, 15 kN pulling.
- Level 1 Key Control: Patented blanks with factory-only duplication authorizations.
Frequently Asked Engineering & Selection Questions
Q1: What standard or test protocol is defined here?
Engineering guide on ANSI/BHMA A156.30 standards for high-security cylinders, certifying pick resistance, key control, and physical attack ratings.