DHI’s Technical Literature provides a robust foundation for professionals in the door and hardware industry to build and maintain technical expertise. Through a curated collection of handbooks, installation guides, and specialized bulletins, DHI delivers practical, up-to-date knowledge that supports product understanding, code compliance, and effective specification practices. These resources are designed to enhance professional performance across all phases of the total openings lifecycle - from design and specification to installation and maintenance - making them essential tools for continued learning and industry advancement.
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DHI Technical Literature
- DHI Technical Data Handbook
- DHI Abbreviations and Symbols (2019)
- DHI Glossary of Architectural Hardware Terms (2019)
- DHI Sequence and Format for the Hardware Schedule (2019)
- DHI Keying Systems and Nomenclature (2019)
- DHI Lock Function Chart (2019)
- Fire Life Safety and Accessibility Codes (2019)
- Installation Guide for Doors and Hardware (2020)
- Basic Architectural Hardware (2020)
- Recommended Locations for Architectural Hardware for Doors Installed in Custom Steel Frames
- Recommended Locations for Architectural Hardware for Doors Installed in Standard Steel Frames
- ASD-1 Aluminum Store Front Doors
- BH-1 Butts & Hinges
- DS-92 Door Specification Writing
- EAH-91 Electrified Architectural Hardware
- MK-1 Masterkeying
- SP-1 Hardware Specification Writing
Door Security and Safety Foundation Literature
- Field Reference Digest for Inspecting Swinging Fire Doors
- Guide to Annual Inspection of Swinging Fire Doors
Other Technical Resources
DHI Webinars
DHI offers webinars with an archive library of dozens of hours of content as a member–only benefit. Webinar topics include codes, LEED, fire door inspection, steel doors, and provide valuable CEP points for DHI certified members.
WEBINARS
Doors Security + Safety Article Archive
Explore Door Security + Safety magazine — your gateway to over 1,000 articles organized by topic for quick access to technician and business insights. We also feature many years of full issue archives as well.
ACCESS ARCHIVE
DHI eBooks
DHI’s eBook series is brought to you by our partners, delivering expert educational content with a dash of humor to keep things engaging.
eBOOK SERIES
Door Security & Safety Foundation (DSSF) Publications
DSSF offers two step-by-step guides to support Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) and end users with the annual fire/egress door inspection requirements and provide awareness of this important update to the NFPA 80 and 101 standards, and their inclusion in the International Building Code and International Fire Code. These guides can be purchased online.
INSPECTION GUIDES
Business Benchmarking Tools - Historical
DHI provides corporate members with valuable access to archived business surveys and industry benchmarking tools. The Employee Compensation Study and Report, available bi-annually, benchmarks compensation packages across approximately 2,000 firms in over 30 distribution trade lines. Additionally, the Profit Report offers key financial and operational benchmarks based on distributor performance, with comparisons by company size and region.
COMPENSATION STUDY + REPORT
PROFIT REPORT