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Pemko 271 Saddle Threshold

Pemko 271 Fire Rated Saddle Threshold 5" Width with UL10C Rating and BHMA Certification

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Pemko 271 Fire Rated Saddle Threshold 5"; Width with UL10C Rating and BHMA Certification

Professional Fire-Rated Threshold Solution

The Pemko 271 Saddle Threshold delivers professional-grade fire protection with BHMA certification and UL10C positive pressure fire rating. This aluminum threshold measures 5"; width by 1/4"; height, providing barrier-free compliance and cUL Listed 4L10 certification for demanding commercial applications. Engineered for reliable performance in fire-rated door assemblies where code compliance and durability are essential.

Professional Features & Benefits

  • Precise Dimensions: 5"; width by 1/4"; height profile designed for standard door frame applications and barrier-free accessibility requirements.
  • Fire Rating Compliance: UL10C positive pressure fire rating ensures code compliance in fire-rated door assemblies and life safety applications.
  • BHMA Certification: BHMA certified construction meets rigorous commercial hardware standards for durability and performance.
  • Aluminum Construction: Durable aluminum substrate provides long-lasting performance and corrosion resistance in high-traffic commercial environments.
  • Barrier-Free Design: ADA-compliant profile ensures accessibility compliance while maintaining fire protection integrity.
  • cUL Listed: 4L10 listing provides additional certification for Canadian applications and expanded project compatibility.
  • Manufacturer Warranty: 5 Year warranty coverage for added confidence and protection in commercial installations.

Technical Specifications

  • ANSI/BHMA: BHMA Certified, Fire Rated UL10C Positive Pressure, cUL Listed 4L10
  • Commercial/Residential: Commercial
  • Department: Door Hardware
  • Product Category: Door Trim and Accessories
  • Product Dimension: W: 5", H: 1/4";
  • Product Group: Door Trim and Accessories
  • Product Model: 271
  • Product Subgroup: Door Thresholds
  • Product Substrate: Aluminum
  • Product Type: Thresholds - Saddle
  • Subcategory: Thresholds
  • Warranty: 5 Year

Professional Applications

  • Fire-Rated Door Assemblies
  • Commercial Office Buildings
  • Educational Facilities
  • Healthcare Institutions
  • Government and Municipal Buildings
  • Multi-Tenant Residential Properties
  • Industrial and Warehouse Facilities

Why Choose Pemko Quality?

Pemko threshold products deliver professional-grade reliability with aluminum construction and BHMA certification for demanding commercial applications. UL10C positive pressure fire rating and cUL Listed 4L10 certification ensure comprehensive code compliance. 5 Year warranty coverage provides added confidence for long-term performance in critical fire and life safety installations.

Product Specs

Warranty:
5 Year
Subcategory:
Thresholds
ANSI/BHMA:
BHMA Certified, Fire Rated UL10C Positive Pressure, cUL Listed 4L10
Product Group:
Door Trim and Accessories
Product Subgroup:
Door Thresholds
Product Type:
Thresholds - Saddle
Commercial/Residential:
Commercial
Product Model:
271
Product Dimension:
W: 5", H: 1/4"
Product Category:
Door Trim and Accessories
Product Substrate:
Aluminum
Department:
Door Hardware

Pemko 271D 36 – Frequently Asked Questions

1) Will the Pemko 271 saddle threshold work on a fire-rated door opening?
Yes. The 271 is fire rated to UL10C positive pressure and cUL Listed 4L10, so it can go under a fire-rated door assembly. That UL10C listing is the one an inspector looks for on a positive pressure opening, and the cUL 4L10 side covers Canadian projects.
2) Is a 1/4 inch high threshold low enough to meet ADA accessibility?
The Pemko 271 stands 1/4 inch high, which clears an accessible route without a bevel. ADA allows changes in level up to 1/4 inch vertical with no treatment, so a saddle at that height is barrier free as installed. Width is 5 inches.
3) What lengths does the Pemko 271 threshold come in for a 36 inch door?
Stock lengths are 32, 36, 42 and 72 inches. For a standard 3-0 opening take the 36 inch; the 72 inch covers a pair of doors or gets cut down on site. Aluminum saddle stock cuts cleanly with a miter saw and a non-ferrous blade.
4) Saddle threshold or offset threshold, which do I need?
A saddle like the Pemko 271 sits flat across the opening at 1/4 inch and is what you use when the finished floor is level on both sides. An offset threshold steps between two floor heights or picks up a rabbeted sill, and it rides taller: NGP's 653 offset is 1/2 inch by 5-1/2 inch. If your interior floor and exterior slab are at different elevations, the offset is the right part and the saddle is not.
5) I need a specific hourly fire rating on the threshold for a facility inspection. Which saddle threshold states one?
The Cal-Royal CR3700 saddle threshold series states a 3-hour positive pressure fire rating on the product itself. The Pemko 271 saddle threshold is described by its UL10C positive pressure fire rating, BHMA certification and cUL Listed 4L10 listing rather than by an hourly figure. If your submittal or inspector is asking for an hour rating in writing, the CR3700 is the one that names it; if the requirement is UL10C positive pressure plus a Canadian cUL listing, the Pemko 271 covers both.
6) The Pemko 271 is only 5 inches wide and my frame opening is wider than that. What saddle threshold covers more floor?
The NGP 1013 saddle threshold is 1/4 inch high by 10 inches wide in mill aluminum with BHMA certification, so it spans twice the floor width of the Pemko 271, which is 5 inches wide by 1/4 inch high. Both sit at the same 1/4 inch height, so the ramp profile and barrier-free clearance at the door are unchanged; the NGP 1013 simply carries the coverage further into the opening, which is what you want where an old threshold or a saw cut left a wide gap in the flooring. Measure the frame rabbet to floor transition before choosing between the two widths.
7) What finishes is the Pemko 271 saddle threshold available in?
Two: mill finish aluminum and dark bronze anodized aluminum. Both are offered in all four lengths (32, 36, 42 and 72 inches), so a dark bronze opening does not force you into a different length. Mill is the default for back-of-house and service doors; dark bronze anodized matches bronze-finish frames and hardware on public-facing entries.
8) Is a 5 inch wide saddle threshold wide enough for a standard commercial frame?
A 5 inch width covers the frame throat and both faces of a 1-3/4 inch door with room on each side, which is the usual saddle width under a single commercial door. Where you need to span a wider sill or a deeper frame, NGP's 1013 saddle runs 10 inches wide in mill aluminum.
9) Is the Pemko 271 BHMA certified for a spec that calls for certified hardware?
Yes, the 271 is BHMA certified, alongside its UL10C positive pressure fire rating and cUL 4L10 listing. That combination is what a healthcare, education, or government spec typically asks for on a fire-rated opening, and it lets one threshold be standardized across a facility's rated and non-rated doors.
10) Can I use one threshold across all the doors in my building?
If the openings are single commercial doors on level floors, yes. The 271 at 5 inches wide by 1/4 inch high works on both rated and non-rated openings, so one part number standardizes the building. Where you hit a pair of doors, order the 72 inch and cut, and where a floor steps, you need an offset threshold instead, not this saddle.
11) A drawing calls for a Cal-Royal CR2000 threshold. What is the difference if I supply the Pemko 271 instead?
Both are fire rated saddle thresholds, so the profile role in the opening is the same. The Cal-Royal CR2000 is a saddle threshold series offered with fire rated and ADA compliant design; the Pemko 271 is a single 5 inch wide by 1/4 inch high aluminum saddle carrying BHMA certification, UL10C positive pressure fire rating and cUL Listed 4L10, in mill finish or dark bronze anodized aluminum. Because the CR2000 is a series, the specific width, height and finish come from the series selection, so match those three values against the 271 before substituting. If the drawing is being reviewed for UL10C positive pressure and a Canadian cUL listing, the 271 states both.
12) Which saddle threshold should I use where the finished floors on the two sides of the door are not at the same level?
For a change in floor level, the offset profile is the one to use: the NGP 653 offset threshold is 1/2 inch by 5-1/2 inches in aluminum alloy, with the stepped section that lets one side land higher than the other. The Pemko 271 and the NGP 1013 are both flat saddle profiles at 1/4 inch height, which assume a common floor plane on both sides of the opening. Verify the actual level difference at the sill, because an offset threshold only works when the step matches the condition.
13) I want to standardize thresholds across a building on BHMA certified aluminum saddles. Which options qualify?
Two BHMA certified aluminum saddles are available to standardize on: the Pemko 271, aluminum, BHMA certified with UL10C positive pressure fire rating and cUL Listed 4L10, at 5 inches wide by 1/4 inch high; and the NGP 1013 saddle threshold, 1/4 inch by 10 inches in mill aluminum with BHMA certification. Both are 1/4 inch high saddles, so a facility can mix the two widths across openings without changing the height a door sweep or bottom seal has to meet. Specify the Pemko 271 at the fire rated assemblies, where the UL10C positive pressure and cUL 4L10 listings are the values your submittal will be checked against.
14) Does the Pemko 271 or a Cal-Royal saddle threshold come in a bronze finish?
The Pemko 271 saddle threshold is stocked in Mill Finish Aluminum and Dark Bronze Anodized Aluminum, each in 32 inch, 36 inch, 42 inch and 72 inch lengths, so a dark bronze opening is covered without field finishing. Among the comparable saddles, the NGP 1013 is a mill aluminum threshold. The Cal-Royal CR2000 and CR3700 are saddle threshold series, so finish is selected within the series rather than being fixed by the profile. If the door and frame hardware on the job is dark bronze, the Pemko 271 dark bronze anodized option matches at the threshold.
15) Is aluminum durable enough for a threshold in a high traffic entrance?
The 271 is aluminum, which is the standard substrate for commercial saddles: it does not rust, it takes anodizing, and it holds up under foot and cart traffic. The 271 is a commercial-rated part, not a residential one. In dark bronze the anodized layer is integral to the metal, so it wears rather than peels.
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Does the Pemko 271D 36 come with a warranty?
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