Specifications - State of Delaware

SECTION 260536 - CABLE TRAY
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.01 SUMMARY:
A. This Section specifies cable tray.
B. Types of cable tray specified in this Section include the following:
1. Basket type.
2. Tubular style cable runway.
C. Related Work Specified Elsewhere:
1. For Supporting Devices and Seals see SECTION 260529.
2. For Electrical Identification see SECTION 260553.
3. For grounding see SECTION 260526.
1.02 REFERENCES:
A. Applicable Standards: Comply with applicable requirements of the following standards:
1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
a. 525 - Steel sheet, zinc-coated (galvanized) by the Hot-Dip Process, General
Requirements, Specifications for.
2. National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA):
a. VE1 - Metallic Cable Tray Systems.
3. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):
a. 70 - National Electrical Code (NEC).
4. Underwriters Laboratories (UL): Require products which are UL-listed and labeled.
1.03 SUBMITTALS:
A. Refer to DIVISION 01, SECTION 260000 - BASIC ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS for
administrative and procedural requirements for submittals.
B. Includes, but not limited to, the following:
1. Product Data: Manufacturer's data on cable tray including dimensions, features,
strengths, and weights of all cable tray sections, fittings, and supports.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01 GENERAL:
A. Cable tray interior shall be continuously smooth with no sharp corners or burrs. Where cable
tray systems are used as the equipment grounding conductor, the cable tray sections and
fittings shall be approved for the purpose, labeled with the minimum cross sectional area, and
in compliance with NEC minimum cross sectional area requirements. Provide tray covers
where tray runs under openings, stairs, and open grating. When covers are required outdoors,
provide peaked covers for snow loading.
B. Wire Basket Sections and Components:
1. General: Provide wire basket of types and sizes indicated; with connector assemblies,
tool less clips, connector plates, splice plates and splice bars. Construct units with
rounded edges and smooth surfaces; in compliance with applicable standards; and with
the following additional construction features.
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