Extend Your Protection with XtenderPRO
Helps Prevent Damage and Fires That Occur Within Walls
The Ultimate Protection Solution for Electrical Contractors & Builders
The XtenderPRO™ Plate System is a patented system that consists of the XtenderPro™ Cross Plate™ and the XtenderPro™ Lift Plate™. The XtenderPro™ Plate System is specifically designed to add additional protection from damage to all wiring and reduce electrical fires in wall assemblies, and concealed spaces, including major appliances. This system also complies with the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Why Choose XtenderPRO?
- Helps Prevent Damage to Wires Behind Drywall – Protects wiring, based on the NEC, in residential and commercial buildings.
- Meets NEC Code Requirements 300.4 – XtenderPRO™ Cross Plate™ extends wire protection 1 1/2” beyond current market plates.
- Easy Installation – Designed for quick and efficient use, the XtenderPRO™ Lift Plate™ lifts the wire above the baseboard with a 90-degree bend.
- Saves Money – Use of the XtenderPRO™ Lift Plate™ will eliminate the use of standoff brackets along the baseboard.
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Help Prevent Electrical Wall Fires in Concealed Spaces
8% of home fires are caused by faulty wiring in wall assemblies or concealed spaces. – NFPA Report of February 2022 by Richard Campbell
The current plates do not protect the cables or conductors as the wire passes through the framing members or furring strip as the NEC requires, contributing to the cause of home fires.
Wall Fire Statistics
The XtenderPRO™ Plate System
Our patented system includes the XtenderPRO Cross Plate and XtenderPRO Lift Plate, addressing a major safety concern in the industry:
- The current protection plates don’t fully adhere to NEC requirements.
- 8% of home fires originate within wall assemblies (NFPA 2022 Report).
- More than 2,600 fires annually are caused by damaged wiring in walls.
XtenderPRO™ Cross Plate™
PATENTED # US D954,531 S
Features:
- Extends protection 1-1/2” past the framing member.
- Complies with NEC 300.4 and UL Standard 2239.
- Protects against accidental wire damage from screws and nails.
- 16 gage corrosion-resistant metal with zinc coating
Benefits:
- Helps prevent damaged wires and electrical fires in concealed spaces.
- Provides extended protection beyond current market plates.
- Easy and safe installation.
XtenderPRO™ Lift Plate™
PATENTED # US D852,024 S
Features:
- Lifts wire above the baseboard with a 90-degree bend.
- Extends 1-1/2” from vertical and horizontal furring strips.
- Complies with NEC 300.4 and UL Standard 2239.
- 16 gage corrosion-resistant metal with zinc coating
Benefits:
- Lifts wire above the baseboard and provides a convenient built-in standoff.
- Helps prevent damaged wires and fires in concealed spaces.
- Saves time and money—eliminates the need for baseboard standoffs.
- Quick and simple installation.
About the Inventor
Vince LaPorta, has been in the electrical industry for 45 years. During his respected career he has been an electrical inspector, electrical plans examiner and a licensed building official in Florida for the last 29 years. A member of NFPA, IAEI, and BOAF, he has extensive experience inspecting residential and commercial properties.
While working as an Electrical Inspector, Vince identified that protection plates in the market failed to meet the 2023 NEC Section 300.4 standards, contributing to home fires caused by faulty wiring. Determined to address this issue, he developed the patented XtenderPro™ Plate System, designed to extend NM Cable protection to meet code requirements and enhance fire safety.