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Pemko 215 Fire-Rated Door Shoe with Rain Drip and Eco-V Insert: UL10C Certified

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Pemko 215 Fire-Rated Door Shoe with Rain Drip and Eco-V Insert - UL10C Certified

The Pemko 215 Door Shoe combines UL10C positive-pressure fire-rated performance with integrated weather sealing for commercial door assemblies. The extruded aluminum body mounts to the door bottom and features a built-in rain drip that sheds water away from the threshold. The included Eco-V insert (item EV9) - available in gray, black, or white - provides a replaceable seal contact point. Available in 36" and 48" lengths in Mill Finish or Dark Bronze Anodized Aluminum.

Features & Benefits

  • Fire-Rated Performance: UL10C positive pressure fire rating and UL1784 smoke testing ensure code compliance for fire-rated door assemblies.
  • Weather Protection: Integrated rain drip prevents water infiltration while maintaining proper door operation.
  • Eco-V Insert System: Includes replaceable Eco-V insert (item EV9) in gray, black, or white for customizable appearance and long-term serviceability.
  • Commercial-Grade Construction: Durable aluminum substrate built for high-traffic applications.
  • GREENGUARD Gold Certified: Low chemical emissions support healthy indoor air quality - relevant for healthcare, education, and LEED projects.
  • 5-Year Warranty: Manufacturer warranty coverage for demanding commercial installations.

Technical Specifications

  • Model: 215
  • Profile Dimensions: H: 1-5/16", W: 1-3/8"
  • Available Lengths: 36" or 48"
  • Material: Aluminum
  • Insert Type: Eco-V Insert (item EV9)
  • Certifications: ANSI/BHMA A156.21, UL10C (Fire Rated), UL1784 (Smoke Tested), Underwriters Laboratory 4L10, GREENGUARD Gold
  • Application: Commercial
  • Warranty: 5 Year

Typical Applications

  • Fire-rated door assemblies in commercial office, healthcare, and educational facilities
  • Multi-family and government buildings requiring UL10C compliance
  • Exterior commercial doors requiring weather sealing with fire-rating
  • LEED and GREENGUARD-sensitive projects

Product Specs

Insert Type:
Eco-V Insert
Warranty:
5 Year
Subcategory:
Door Bottoms & Door Shoes
Product Group:
Door Trim and Accessories
Product Subgroup:
Door Bottom Sweeps and Door Shoes
Product Type:
Door Shoes
ANSI/BHMA:
ANSI/BHMA A156.21, Fire Rated - UL10C, Smoke Tested - UL1784, GREENGUARD Gold Certified
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Model:
215
Product Function:
Door Bottom Shoe
Product Length:
36" or 48"
Product Dimension:
H: 1-5/16", W: 1-3/8"
Product Category:
Door Trim and Accessories
Product Substrate:
Aluminum
Department:
Door Hardware

Pemko 215DV-36 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can I use the Pemko 215 door shoe on a fire-rated door assembly?
Yes. The Pemko 215 door shoe carries a UL10C positive-pressure fire rating and is smoke tested to UL1784, so it is usable on fire-rated commercial openings where those listings are required. It also meets ANSI/BHMA A156.21 for door bottoms and shoes. That combination is what a facility or code official looks for on a rated opening, and it is the main thing separating the 215 from a plain weatherseal shoe.
2) How much clearance do I need under the door for a Pemko 215 shoe?
Work from the profile: the 215 measures 1-5/16 inches high by 1-3/8 inches wide. The shoe mounts to the bottom of the door and the Eco-V insert hangs below it to make contact with the threshold or sill, so the undercut has to allow for the insert's contact point plus the height of the body itself. If the door bottom is already tight to the floor, the leaf gets trimmed before the shoe goes on.
3) Is the seal on the Pemko 215 replaceable, or do I have to buy the whole shoe again?
Replaceable. The wear part is the Eco-V insert, item EV9, and it slides out of the aluminum channel so the extruded body stays on the door. That matters on high-traffic openings, where the seal is what wears and the shoe itself does not. The insert comes in gray, black, or white, so a maintenance crew can standardize a color across a building and stock the insert alone.
4) Which door shoe should I use on a fire-rated opening that also needs weather sealing?
The Pemko 215 is the one to specify. It carries ANSI/BHMA A156.21 with a UL10C positive-pressure fire rating and UL1784 smoke testing, and it is built as a door bottom shoe with an integrated rain drip that sheds water away from the threshold, so a single part handles both the fire-door listing and the exterior weather seal. It comes in 36 inch and 48 inch lengths in Mill Finish or Dark Bronze Anodized Aluminum. Among the other aluminum shoes, the Cal-Royal DS-403 is an aluminum door shoe with a vinyl insert and the NGP 12T is a thermoplastic door shoe on a mill aluminum base with vinyl fins - both are weather-seal shoes for openings where a fire listing is not what drives the selection.
5) What door shoe holds up on an unconditioned opening with big temperature swings, like a mechanical room or loading dock?
The NGP 112 is the one built for that range. It is a neoprene door shoe with aluminum alloy construction rated for a temperature range of -20 F to 200 F, so the seal material is the part being specified for the swing. The Pemko 215 is an aluminum shoe using the Eco-V insert as its replaceable seal contact point, with a 1-5/16 inch high by 1-3/8 inch wide profile - it is the choice when the driver is the UL10C fire listing and the rain drip on a weather-exposed door.
6) Is the NGP 12T a drop-in replacement for a Pemko 215?
They are both door shoes on an aluminum base, but the sealing element is not the same part. The NGP 12T is a thermoplastic door shoe with a mill aluminum base and vinyl fins - the fins are the sweep contact. The Pemko 215 uses the Eco-V insert, item EV9, available in gray, black, or white, as a replaceable contact point, and adds a rain drip cap; its extruded body measures 1-5/16 inch high by 1-3/8 inch wide. If you are matching an existing 215 on a fire-rated exterior door, order the 215 and swap the EV9 insert rather than crossing to a fin-type shoe.
7) Is the Pemko 215 door shoe approved for healthcare and school projects with indoor air quality requirements?
The 215 is GREENGUARD Gold Certified for low chemical emissions, which is the certification specified on healthcare, education, and LEED work. It is a commercial-application product, so it also carries the ANSI/BHMA A156.21 designation alongside its UL10C fire rating. For an institutional buyer standardizing a door bottom across a campus, that pairing (rated plus GREENGUARD Gold) is usually the deciding factor.
8) What is the difference between a door shoe like the Pemko 215 and a surface-applied door sweep?
A door shoe wraps the bottom edge of the leaf in an aluminum channel and carries the seal underneath, so it seals down to the threshold and, on the 215, adds a rain drip to shed water. A sweep just screws onto the face of the door and drags a seal along the floor. Where you need a fire rating and weather seal at an exterior opening, the shoe is the right family. Where the door bottom is already occupied or you only need a light dust seal on an interior door, a sweep is simpler and does not require removing the leaf.
9) What else does ZenSupply carry if I need an aluminum door shoe but not a fire rating?
Two straightforward alternatives. The Cal-Royal DS-403 is an aluminum door shoe with a vinyl insert, and the NGP 12T is a thermoplastic door shoe with a mill aluminum base and vinyl fins. Both are the same family of part (channel on the door bottom, replaceable seal) without the rain drip the Pemko 215 carries. If the opening is fire-rated, stay with the 215, since it is the one of these carrying UL10C.
10) I have a walk-in cooler door and a loading dock door that see extreme temperatures. Is the Pemko 215 the right shoe?
For a temperature-driven application, the NGP 112 is the one to look at: it is a neoprene door shoe with aluminum alloy construction rated for a -20 F to 200 F range. The Pemko 215's strength is a different problem, UL10C fire rating with weather sealing and a rain drip on a commercial exterior opening. If the door is both rated and thermally extreme, the temperature range is the harder constraint to satisfy, so start there.
11) Do I need to order the insert separately with the Pemko 215 door shoe?
No, the Eco-V insert (item EV9) is included with the 215. You do choose the insert color, gray, black, or white, and you choose the length, 36 or 48 inches, and the finish, Mill or Dark Bronze Anodized. The only thing to plan separately is fasteners and any spare EV9 inserts you want on the shelf for later reseals.
12) Will the Pemko 215 door shoe work on a wood door, or is it aluminum doors only?
The 215 body is extruded aluminum and it mounts to the bottom of the leaf, which makes it a door-material-neutral part: it fastens to hollow metal, wood, or aluminum doors so long as the bottom edge is flat and square and you have clearance for the 1-5/16 inch profile height. What determines the fit is the undercut and the bottom edge condition, not what the door is made of.
13) What is a simpler aluminum door shoe than the Pemko 215 for an interior door that does not need a rain drip?
Look at the Cal-Royal DS-403, an aluminum door shoe with a vinyl insert from the Door Shoes Series. It is the plain version of the same idea - an aluminum channel on the door bottom carrying a replaceable seal - without the rain drip cap the Pemko 215 adds for shedding water at an exterior threshold. Keep the 215 where the opening is fire-rated or takes weather, since it is the one carrying UL10C and UL1784.
14) Which door shoe can I standardize on across a hospital or school where the spec calls out low-emitting materials?
Standardize on the Pemko 215. It is GREENGUARD Gold certified alongside its ANSI/BHMA A156.21, UL10C and UL1784 listings, which is the combination a healthcare or education facility needs when the same part has to satisfy both the fire door schedule and a low-emitting materials or LEED credit. It is a commercial-rated aluminum shoe stocked in 36 inch and 48 inch lengths, so one part number covers standard 3-0 and 4-0 leaves. The Cal-Royal DS-403 and NGP 12T are the vinyl-insert and vinyl-fin aluminum shoes to look at where the opening is a general-purpose interior door outside that spec language.
15) Which finish of the Pemko 215 should I order to match dark bronze door hardware?
Dark Bronze Anodized Aluminum is the match for bronze storefront and dark-finished exterior doors, and it is offered in both the 36 inch and 48 inch lengths. Mill Finish Aluminum is the plain silver extrusion and reads correctly against clear anodized aluminum entrances. Those are the only two finishes the 215 is made in, so if the opening is painted or a different color entirely, pick the insert color (gray, black, or white) to carry the visual line instead.
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
Yes—ZenSupply offers a hassle-free return policy. If the product isn’t the right fit, reach out to our support team for a return authorization or setup a return by following our return instructions.
Does the Pemko 215DV-36 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Pemko 215DV-36 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
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Product Reviews

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    Pemko 215 Fire Rated Door Shoe w Rain Drip & Eco V Insert

    Posted by Teri on Jul 8th 2026

    Wonderful. Highly recommended. Thank you

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