1-1/2 X 9 18GA SAFETY PLATE

🧾 What it is:

A long, thin steel protective plate that is nailed over studs to prevent nails or screws from penetrating hidden pipes or wires.

🔧 Breaking it down:

• 1-1/2 × 9 → Size of the plate (1.5 inches wide × 9 inches long)
• 18GA → 18-gauge steel thickness (moderate duty protection)
• SAFETY PLATE → Stud guard / nail protection plate

🔧 What it’s used for:

Installed in wood or metal framing to protect:

• Electrical NM cable (Romex)
• PEX, CPVC, or copper water lines
• Gas tubing in walls
• Low-voltage wiring (data, alarm, etc.)

It is placed:

• Over drilled holes in studs
• At shallow wiring/plumbing runs close to stud faces
• Anywhere fasteners might hit concealed utilities

⚙️ Key features:

• 18-gauge hardened steel construction
• Pre-punched nail holes for fast installation
• Galvanized or zinc-coated to resist corrosion
• Covers a wide area (9" length provides extended protection zone)
• Required by building code when utilities are too close to stud surface