Lh Dottie 2520 Steel Safety Plate 1.75x5 in Utility Pipe

Product Description

The LH DOTTIE 2520 is a 20-gauge steel safety plate designed to protect utility pipes from accidental fastener penetration. Installed over framing members where plumbing, gas, or electrical conduit runs close to the face of a stud or joist, the plate acts as a physical barrier against nails, screws, and drill bits. Measuring 1.75 inches in length by 5 inches in width, it provides targeted coverage in tight framing bays. Plumbers, electricians, and HVAC installers rely on this type of plate to meet code requirements for pipe and conduit protection in residential and light commercial framing applications.

The 2520 safety plate is suited for use on utility pipe installations where pipes or conduit pass through wood framing members within the required protection zone. Typical applications include water supply lines, drain lines, gas pipe runs, and low-voltage or line-voltage wiring routed through studs or joists. The compact 1.75-inch by 5-inch profile fits standard framing lumber faces and installs quickly during rough-in work before drywall or sheathing is applied.

Key Features

• 20-gauge steel construction provides durable fastener resistance at the framing face
• 1.75-inch by 5-inch profile sized for standard stud and joist face coverage
• Protects utility pipe, conduit, and wiring from nail and screw penetration
• Suitable for residential and light commercial rough-in applications
• Compatible with plumbing, gas, HVAC, and electrical rough-in trades

Compatibility

Designed as an OEM-style protective plate for utility pipe applications in wood-framed residential and light commercial construction where pipe or conduit requires barrier protection at stud or joist faces.

Installation Notes

Safety plates are typically installed by licensed plumbers, electricians, or HVAC technicians during rough-in framing stages before wall or ceiling finishes are applied. Plates are nailed or stapled directly to the face of the framing member over the pipe or conduit penetration zone. Always shut off the relevant utility system before working in the area. Local building codes including the IPC and NEC specify minimum protection zones and plate thickness requirements — verify compliance with the applicable jurisdiction before installation.

Technical Specifications

• Material: 20-gauge steel
• Length: 1.75 inches
• Width: 5 inches
• Application: Utility pipe protection
• Country of Origin: Multiple

Standard Information

• Brand: LH DOTTIE
• Manufacturer Part Number: 2520