USP Galvanized Steel Safety Plate 16 ga 3”x15”

Name: USP Galvanized Steel Safety Plate 16 ga 3”x15”
SKU: 127918
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SKU: 127918 Categories: Fasteners, Hardware, Structural Connectors

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This USP Galvanized Steel Safety Plate is a critical item for passing electrical wiring or plumbing through wood framing while maintaining code compliance and preventing future damage. The plate is constructed from heavy-duty 16 gauge galvanized steel, featuring sharp prongs for quick, hammer-in installation onto the wood stud or joist. Its purpose is to shield utility lines, stopping stray nails, screws, or drill bits from penetrating and damaging hidden pipes or live wires when drywall or trim is installed. At 3 inches wide and 15 inches long, this plate provides substantial coverage for multi-line protection.

Key Features of USP Galvanized Steel Safety Plate

Constructed from thick 16 gauge steel to physically stop accidental fastener penetration

Galvanized finish offers corrosion resistance for long-term protection inside walls

Long 15 inch length is ideal for protecting long runs of wiring or piping through multiple studs

Features sharp, self-nailing prongs for fast, hammer-in installation on wood framing

Meets National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements for line protection in studs

Ensures compliance when passing cables or plumbing through framing less than one and one quarter inches from the face

Provides a visible, durable shield against drywall screws, trim nails, and more

Flat profile mounts flush to the stud face for easy drywall installation over the top

Additional Information

Brand: USP (MiTek)

Product Type: Electrical/Plumbing Protection Plate

Model:

Product Use: Protecting wires and pipes in wall studs

Size: 16 gauge

Material: Galvanized Steel

Height: 1/16 inch (Thickness)

Length: 15 inch

Width: 3 inch

When installing a safety plate like this, always make sure the entire length of the plate fully covers the utility line you are trying to protect. For maximum code compliance, the plate must be installed on the edge of the wood framing member facing the room, shielding the vulnerable zone of one and one quarter inches from the face of the stud. A few solid hammer blows directly to the plate are all it takes to seat the prongs firmly into the wood.