Cardinal Gates SS-30 Stairway Special
The Cardinal Gates SS-30 Stairway Special fits openings up to 49.5 in, fits openings from 27 in, and stands 29.5 in tall, per Cardinal Gates. Wall-mounted swing gate in aluminum or wood with an optional one-way stop bracket for stairs.
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- 27-42.5 (alumum); 29-49.5 inFits
- 29.5 inHeight
How the SS-30 Stairway Special stacks up
Against the 22 hardware-mounted gates we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Within the typical range for hardware-mounted gates (40.9 in to 49.5 in).
Within the typical range for hardware-mounted gates (25.6 in to 30 in).
Within the typical range for hardware-mounted gates (29.5 in to 32 in).
What sets the SS-30 Stairway Special apart
Measured against the 22 hardware-mounted gates we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- Fits openings up to: 49.5 inin the middle half of the 20 hardware-mounted gates that publish it (40.9 in to 49.5 in)
- Fits openings from: 27 inin the middle half of the 19 hardware-mounted gates that publish it (25.6 in to 30 in)
- Gate height: 29.5 inin the middle half of the 19 hardware-mounted gates that publish it (29.5 in to 32 in)
Next to its closest matches
- Cardinal Gates SS-30OD OutdoorNext to it, the SS-30 Stairway Special is 7 in wider.
- Cardinal Gates MG-15 Auto-Lock / MG-25 DuragateNext to it, the SS-30 Stairway Special is 9 in wider; 0.5 in wider.
- Regalo Top of Stairs Gates (Metal, Dual Lock, Extra Tall)Next to it, the SS-30 Stairway Special is 5.5 in narrower; 7 in narrower; 5.5 in shorter.
Will it fit my opening?
| Fits openings | 27-42.5 (alumum); 29-49.5 in, per the maker |
|---|---|
| Extensions | BX1 10.5 in and BX2 21.75 in, aluminum only |
| Gate height | 29.5 in |
| Walk-through door | Yes |
| One-hand opening | Yes, per the maker |
Where it can go
| Mount | Hardware-mounted (screws into the wall) |
|---|---|
| The maker on stairs | “Includes an optional one-way stop bracket to limit opening over stairs” |
| Indoor or outdoor | Indoor; SS-30OD for outdoor |
Listed features
- Aluminum or wood
- Extensions for aluminum model
- One-hand adult latch
Worth checking
- Stop bracket is optional
- No extensions for the wood model
Where to buy the SS-30 Stairway Special
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- Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see CPSC's Safe Nursery guide. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Full specs
| Cardinal Gates SS-30 Stairway Special | |
|---|---|
| Type | Hardware-mounted gate |
| Mount | hardware |
| Stairs (maker's words) | "Includes an optional one-way stop bracket to limit opening over stairs" |
| Fits openings | 27-42.5 (alumum); 29-49.5 in |
| Height | 29.5 in |
| Walk-through door | Yes |
| One-hand open | Yes, per the maker |
| Extensions | BX1 10.5 in and BX2 21.75 in, aluminum only |
| Material | Aluminum or wood |
| Standards (maker's words) | "Certified by JPMA" |
| Maker's warnings | Drywall anchor kit sold separately for installs without a stud; swings both ways; bar spacing 2.5 in |
Compare the SS-30 Stairway Special with
How each closest rival differs from the SS-30 Stairway Special, from the makers' specs.
- Cardinal GatesSS-30OD Outdoorfits to 42.5 infrom 27 in
- 7 in narrower
- Cardinal GatesMG-15 Auto-Lock / MG-25 Duragatefits to 40.5 infrom 26.5 in
- 9 in narrower
- 0.5 in narrower
- RegaloTop of Stairs Gates (Metal, Dual Lock, Extra Tall)fits to 55 infrom 34 in
- 5.5 in wider
- 7 in wider
- 5.5 in taller
- KidCoSafeway G2000 / G2001fits to 42.5 infrom 24.75 in
- 7 in narrower
- 2.3 in narrower
- 1 in taller
SS-30 Stairway Special: questions answered
From Cardinal Gates's published specs, last checked 2026-11-11.
Can the Cardinal Gates SS-30 Stairway Special go at the top of stairs?
The maker says: "Includes an optional one-way stop bracket to limit opening over stairs" Mount: hardware. Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see CPSC's Safe Nursery guide. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
What openings does the Cardinal Gates SS-30 Stairway Special fit?
Per the maker: 27-42.5 (alumum); 29-49.5 inches, 29.5 inches tall. Extensions: BX1 10.5 in and BX2 21.75 in, aluminum only.
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More hardware-mounted gates
- KidCoQuick Install Safewayfits to 42.5 infrom 24.75 in
- KidCoAngle Mount Safewayfits to 42.5 infrom 28 in
- KidCoRetractable Safewayfits to 55 in33.5 in tall
- Toddleroo by North StatesTall Easy Swing & Lock Gate Series 2 (5052) opened; standard model not opened
- Toddleroo by North StatesStairway Secure Gate 8691/8694fits to 41 infrom 27 in
- Toddleroo by North StatesLuxeCraft Wood Gate 5160fits to 39.25 infrom 25.25 in
Where these specs come from
Last checked 2026-11-11. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.