Sioux Chief 533-3 Triple Stud Shoe, 16-Gauge Steel Pipe Protector
The Sioux Chief 533-3 Triple Stud Shoe is a heavy-duty, 16-gauge steel plate designed to install directly over wall studs behind the finished surface, reinforcing framing members while shielding DWV pipe runs up to 2-3/8" O.D. from accidental nail and screw punctures during drywall, siding, or trim installation. Built for rough-in plumbing crews, this triple-wide stud shoe covers three stud faces in a single piece, reducing install time compared to setting individual single-stud guards across a run of pipe. The plate is manufactured with pre-punched mounting holes for fast nail-on or screw-on attachment to framing, and it is engineered to meet IRC 602.6 requirements for notched and bored stud protection, giving plumbers and framers a code-referenced way to protect DWV piping that passes through load-bearing or non-load-bearing studs. As a rough-in accessory, the 533-3 is installed and inspected before wall finishes go up, making it a standard part of any DWV protection package on jobs where pipe runs cross multiple adjacent studs. It is manufactured in the United States and supplied in a standard carton quantity for distributor and contractor stock.
Key Features
- Pipe Clearance: Installs over pipe up to 2-3/8" O.D., accommodating common DWV pipe sizes run through framing.
- Durable Construction: Heavy-duty 16-gauge steel plate resists nail and screw penetration better than lighter-gauge guards.
- Triple-Stud Coverage: One-piece design spans three studs, cutting installation steps versus single stud guards on multi-stud pipe runs.
- Mounting Holes: Pre-punched holes allow quick nail-on or screw-on attachment directly to framing members.
- Stud Reinforcement: Reinforces the stud itself in addition to shielding the pipe, supporting notched or bored stud applications.
- Code Reference: Meets IRC 602.6 requirements for protection of pipes run through bored or notched studs.
Technical Specifications
- Country of Origin: United States
- Cubic Volume: 0.346354
- Packaging: 10 EA
Typical Applications
- Residential and Commercial Rough-In Plumbing
- DWV Pipe Protection at Wall Stud Penetrations
- New Construction Framing Inspections
- Protection of Notched and Bored Studs per IRC 602.6
- Multi-Stud Pipe Run Coverage Behind Drywall or Siding
Why Sioux Chief?
Sioux Chief builds the 533-3 Triple Stud Shoe from heavy-duty 16-gauge steel so framers and plumbers can protect DWV pipe runs across multiple studs with a single, code-referenced component. Backed by pre-punched mounting holes for fast attachment and manufactured in the United States, this stud shoe is a dependable rough-in accessory for protecting piping before walls are closed in.
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Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Stud Guard
- Configuration:
- Triple
- Standards:
- IRC 602.6
- Country of Origin:
- United States
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Group:
- Rough-In and Supports
- Product Subgroup:
- Hangers and Supports
- Product Material:
- Steel