Specification-Cable Tray

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SECTION 26 05 36
CABLE TRAYS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1 - GENERAL ............................................................................................................... 2

1.01 SCOPE ............................................................................................................................. 2
1.02 CODE REFERENCES ..................................................................................................... 2
1.03 RELATED SECTIONS.................................................................................................... 2
1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE ............................................................................................... 2
1.05 WARRANTY ................................................................................................................... 2
1.06 SUBMITTAL ................................................................................................................... 3
1.07 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING:................................................................ 3
PART 2 - PRODUCT ............................................................................................................... 3
2.01 CABLE TRAYS ............................................................................................................... 3
2.02 MATERIALS AND FINISHES ....................................................................................... 4
2.03 ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................................... 4
2.04 SUPPORTS AND CONNECTORS ................................................................................. 4
2.05 FASTENERS FOR SUPPORTS ...................................................................................... 4
PART 3 - EXECUTION........................................................................................................... 5
3.01 INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................. 5
3.02 GROUNDING.................................................................................................................. 6
3.03 WARNING SIGNS .......................................................................................................... 6
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PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SCOPE
A. Metallic cable trays including ventilated (perforated) bottom and ladder.
1.02 CODE REFERENCES

A. Cable trays shall be heavy duty perforated sheets to BS 1449, Hot dip galvanized after
manufacture to BS 729.
B. The complete system and installation shall also conform to the requirements of all
relevant local codes, as applicable, together with the additional requirements referred
to in this Specification and Drawings, whichever is the more stringent and
acceptable to the Engineer.
1.03 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Related sections include the following:
1. Cable tray support devices are specified herein and in Division 26 Section
"Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems".
1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications: A firm specializing in products similar to that indicated
for this Project and with a record of successful in-service performance.
B. Materials and workmanship shall conform to the latest issue of all industry
standards, publications, or regulations referenced in this Section, including the
following, as applicable;
1. Regulations and Standards: System components, parts and installation are to
comply with the corresponding recommendations of the BS/IEC.
2. Compliance with Local Requirements: Comply with applicable local regulations
and code requirements of authorities having jurisdiction. These will have
precedence over other codes and standards indicated, unless otherwise
approved by the Engineer, in writing.
1.05 WARRANTY
A. The Contractor shall warrant that all materials and equipment are suitable for
continuous use and operation in the climatic conditions encountered on site.
B. Written warranty shall be provided, signed by manufacturer and installer agreeing to
replace devices and equipment that fail in materials or workmanship within warranty
period.
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1.06 SUBMITTAL
A.
remedies, limitations, and exclusions.
B. Manufacturer
C. Product certificates: Signed by manufacturers of components certifying that products
furnished comply with requirements.
D.
to demonstrate their capabilities and experience. Include lists of completed projects
with project names and addresses, names and addresses of architects/engineers and
owners, and other information specified or required by Engineer.
E. Tests and Certificates: Submit complete certi
Article.
F.
specification section. Indicate and interpret test results for compliance with system
description and performance requirements.
G. Warranties: Warranties specified in this Section.
H. Certificate of Origin.
1.07 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING:

A. Deliver cable tray systems and accessories packaged in factory-fabricated fiberboard
type containers.
B. Handle cable tray systems and components carefully to avoid breakage, denting and
scoring finishes. Do not install damaged equipment; replace and return damaged units
to manufacturer.
PART 2 - PRODUCT
2.01 CABLE TRAYS
A. Cable tray systems shall be of indicated types, sizes, and standard classes and shall be
complete with manufacturer's recommended covers, barrier strips, dropouts, fittings,
conduit adaptors, hold-down devices, grommets, and blind ends as required and
indicated.
B. Cable tray products shall have rounded edges (Return Flange type) and smooth
surfaces.
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C. Perforated type trays shall be heavy duty, heavy gauge perforated sheet steel, hot-dip
galvanized after manufacture, minimum 1.5 mm thick, with sides not less than 45 mm
deep, and as shown on Drawings. Fittings shall be same as that of the material used for
tray. Covers, where shown on Drawings, shall be minimum 1.0 mm thick galvanized
sheet steel, Snap-On type or forming a rigid assembly with tray.
D. Ladder type trays shall be heavy duty, hot dip galvanized after manufacture, fabricated
from 2 mm mild carbon steel. Ladder side channels shall be minimum 127 x 23 mm,
strengthened by reinforcing inserts for torsional rigidity. Rungs shall be slotted to take
cable cleats or ties and conduit clamps. Rungs shall be minimum 50 x 25 mm channels,
spaced at 300 mm centers.
E. Except as otherwise indicated, provide metal cable trays, with splice plates, bolts, nuts
and washers for connecting units; capable of supporting concentrated loads of 90kg at
any point, over and above full cable load.
F. Provide cable tray supports and connectors, including bonding jumpers, as indicated
and as recommended by cable tray manufacturer.
G. Steel Galvanizing: shall be in accordance with EN ISO 1461 applied after fabrication,
wit
H. Tray or ladder is to have strength and rigidity to provide support for cables contained
within. Deflection between supports is not to exceed 1/350 under full loading capacity.
I. Earthing Connector: for trays or ladders, provide earthing connector on each coupling
between adjacent sections.
2.02 MATERIALS AND FINISHES

A. Cable Trays, Fittings, and Accessories: steel, hot-dipped galvanized after fabrication.
2.03 ACCESSORIES
A. Covers: ventilated-hat type, of same materials and finishes as cable trays.
2.04 SUPPORTS AND CONNECTORS

A. Cable tray supports and connectors, including bonding jumpers shall be as
recommended by cable tray manufacturer.
B. Bolts and screws shall be hot dip galvanized.
2.05 FASTENERS FOR SUPPORTS

A. Fasteners to connect cable tray supports to building structure shall be as follows:
1. Expansion Anchors: carbon steel wedge or sleeve type.
2. Toggle Bolts: all steel springhead type.
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3. Powder-Driven Threaded Studs: heat-treated steel, designed specifically for
intended service.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01 INSTALLATION
A. Install cable trays in accordance with equipment manufacturer's written instructions.
B. Remove burrs and sharp edges of cable trays.
C. Conform to manufacturer's recommendations for selection and installation of supports.
D. Strength of each support including fastenings to structure shall be adequate to carry
present and future load multiplied by a safety factor of at least four or calculated load
plus 90 kg, whichever is greater. Spacing of supports is not to exceed 1.5 m.
E. Installation of supports shall be in accordance with cable tray manufacturer's written
instructions and recommendations.
F. Fastening Supports: unless otherwise indicated, fasten cable tray supports securely to
building structure as specified in Section 26 05 29.
G. Support at Connections to Equipment: where cable trays are connected to equipment,
provide flanged fittings fastened to tray and to equipment. Support tray separately. Do
not carry weight of tray on equipment enclosure.
H. Thermal Contraction and Expansion: install expansion connectors in cable tray runs that
exceed following length:
1. Steel Tray: 52.5 m.
2. Spacings and gap settings for expansion connectors shall not exceed
recommendations of approved applicable standards.
I. Direction Changes: make changes in direction of cable tray with standard cable tray
fittings.
J. Locate cable tray above piping except as required for tray accessibility and as otherwise
indicated.
K. Fire-stopping: where cable trays penetrate fire and smoke barriers including walls,
partitions, floors, and ceilings, install fire-stopping at penetrations after cables are
installed.
L. Sleeves for Future Cables: install capped sleeves for future cables through fire-stopped
cable tray penetrations of fire/smoke barriers.
M. Working Space: install cable trays with sufficient space to permit access for installing
cables.
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N. Barriers: where cable trays carry conductors of different systems such as power,
communication and data, or different insulation voltage levels, separate cable trays shall
different systems or voltages on same cable tray, use proper insulating barriers to
g to
requirements of codes and recommendations of manufacturers.
3.02 GROUNDING
A. Electrically earth cable trays and ensure continuous electrical conductivity of cable tray
system. Use tray as an equipment earthing conductor for itself only, not for connected
equipment.
3.03 WARNING SIGNS

A. After installation of cable trays is completed, install warning signs, on or in proximity to
cable trays, where easily seen by occupants of space.
END OF SECTION
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CABLE TRAYS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL ............................................................................................................... 2

1.02 CODE REFERENCES

1.03 RELATED SECTIONS

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.07 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING:

2.02 MATERIALS AND FINISHES

2.04 SUPPORTS AND CONNECTORS

2.05 FASTENERS FOR SUPPORTS

3.03 WARNING SIGNS

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