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SECTION 270536 - CABLE TRAYS FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY
A. Work covered under this section consists of the furnishing of all necessary labor,
supervision, materials, equipment, tests and services to completely execute a complete
wire basket cable tray system as described in this specification and as shown on the
Drawings.
B. Wire basket cable tray systems are defined to include, but are not limited to straight
sections of continuous wire mesh, field formed horizontal and vertical bends, tees, drop
outs, supports and accessories.
C. Material listed in this section is for use non-telecommunications room spaces. See section
27 1123 for cable tray in telecommunications room spaces.

1.2 REFERENCES
A. SBC: Saudi Building Code
B. SASO: Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization
C. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International:
1. ASTM A1011 / A1011M - Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot-
Rolled, Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy
with Improved Formability, and Ultra-High Strength
2. ASTM A123 / A123M - Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized)
Coatings on Iron and Steel Products.
3. ASTM A510 - Standard Specification for General Requirements for Wire Rods
and Coarse Round Wire, Carbon Steel
4. ASTM A513 - Standard Specification for Electric-Resistance-Welded Carbon and
Alloy Steel Mechanical Tubing
5. ASTM A580 – Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Wire
6. ASTM B633 - Standard Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Zinc on
Iron and Steel
7. ASTM A641 / A641M - Standard Specification for Zinc-Coated (Galvanized)
Carbon Steel Wire
8. ASTM A653 / A653M - Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Zinc-Coated
(Galvanized) or Zinc-Iron Alloy-Coated (Galvannealed) by the Hot-Dip Process.
9. ASTM D769 - Standard Specification for Black Synthetic Iron Oxide
D. National Electrical Manufacturers Association:
1. NEMA FG 1 - Fiberglass Cable Tray Systems.
2. NEMA VE 1 - Metal Cable Tray Systems.
3. NEMA VE 2 - Cable Tray Installation Guidelines.
E. NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (2008)
F. ANSI/TIA-568-E.0 – Generic Telecommunications Cabling for Customer Premises
G. ANSI/TIA-569-C – Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways
and Spaces
1.2 DRAWINGS
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A. The Drawings, which constitute a part of these specifications, indicate the general route of
the wire basket cable tray systems. Data presented on Drawings is as accurate as
preliminary surveys and planning can determine until final equipment selection is made.
Accuracy is not guaranteed and field verification of all dimensions, routing, etc., is
required.
B. Specifications and Drawings are for assistance and guidance, but exact routing, locations,
distances and levels will be governed by actual field conditions. Contractor is directed to
make field surveys as part of his work prior to submitting system layout drawings.

1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. All cable and equipment shall be installed in a neat and workmanlike manner. All
methods of construction that are not specifically described or indicated in the contract
documents shall be subject to the control and approval of the owner or owner’s
representative.
B. Supply all equipment and accessories new and free from defects.
C. Supply all equipment and accessories in compliance with the applicable standards listed in
Part 1.02 of this section and with all applicable national, state and local codes
D. All items of a given type shall be the products of the same manufacturer.
E. Zinc plated wire basket cable tray shall be classified by Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
F. Wire basket cable tray shall be a minimum of 20cm wide and of uniform quality and
appearance.
G. Comply with the National Electrical Code (NEC®), as applicable, relating to construction
and installation of cable tray and cable channel systems (Article 392, NEC®).
H. Comply with NFPA 70B, “Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment
Maintenance” pertaining to installation of cable tray systems.

1.4 SUBMITTALS
A. Submittal Drawings: Submit drawings of wire basket cable tray and accessories including
connector assemblies, clamp assemblies, brackets, splice plates, splice bars, grounding
clamps and hold-down plates showing accurately scaled components. Indicate wire basket
cable tray dimensions, support points, and finishes.
B. Product Data: Submit manufacturer’s data on wire basket cable tray system including, but
not limited to, types, materials, finishes and inside depths.
C. Manufacturer's Installation Instructions: Submit application conditions and limitations of
use stipulated by Product testing agency specified under references. Include instructions
for storage, handling, protection, examination, preparation, and installation of Product.

1.5 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Project Record Documents: Record actual routing of cable tray and locations of supports.

1.6 PRE-INSTALLATION MEETINGS

A. Convene a minimum of two week(s) prior to commencing work of this section. Meeting
shall include General Contractor and all sub-contractors involved with the installation of
duct work, plumbing or other such fixtures that will be placed in shared space above the
dropped ceiling.
1.7 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
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A. Ship and store wire basket cable tray system equipment in its original packages and in a
clean, dry space to prevent damaging from weather, construction traffic or foreign matter.
All handling performed in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations. Provide
protective coverings during construction.
B. Deliver wire basket cable tray systems and components carefully to avoid breakage,
bending and scoring finishes. Do not install damaged equipment.
C. Replace at no expense to Owner, equipment or material damaged during storage or
installation as directed by the Architect.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS
A. Coordinate selected product with Section 26 0536.
B. Subject to compliance with these specifications, wire basket cable tray systems to be
installed shall be as manufactured by the following:
1. Panduit or comparable to.

2.2 WIRE BASKET CABLE TRAY SECTIONS AND COMPONENTS

A. Provide wire basket cable tray of types and sizes indicated with connector assemblies,
clamp assemblies, connector plates, splice plates and splice bars. Construct units with
rounded edges and smooth surfaces; in compliance with applicable standards; and with
the additional construction highlighted in Section 2.02.
B. All straight section longitudinal wires shall be constructed with a continuous top wire
safety edge. Safety edge must be kinked and T-welded on all tray sizes.
C. Wire basket cable tray shall be made of high strength steel wires and formed into a
standard 2 inch by 4 inch wire mesh pattern with intersecting wires welded together. All
mesh sections must have at least one bottom longitudinal wire along entire length of
straight section.
D. Wire basket cable tray sizes shall conform to the following nominal criteria:
1. Straight sections shall be furnished in standard 300cm lengths.
2. Wire basket cable tray shall be sized to accommodate no more than 30% fill ratio.
E. In order for a system to be approved as an equipment ground conductor (EGC), all
splicing assemblies shall be UL® Classified or CSA approved as an EGC. When using,
powder coated wire mesh cable tray as an EGC, the paint must be completely removed at
all contact points of splice/ground bolt attachments. When Panduit Wyr-Grid is used, it
has integrated bonding screws at intersections and junctions.
F. Material and Finishes: Material and finish specifications for are as follows.
1. Non-exposed cable tray shall be bright zinc plated, as manufactured.
2. In exposed areas, the cable tray may be black powder coat.
G. All fittings shall be field formed from straight sections in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions.
H. Wire basket cable tray supports shall be center support hangers, trapeze hangers or wall
brackets from the manufacture of the tray.
I. Trapeze hangers or center support hangers shall be supported by 3/8” or ½” inch diameter
rods.
J. Special accessories shall be furnished as required to protect, support and install a wire
basket cable tray system.
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PART 3 – EXECUTION
3.1 INSTALLATION
A. Install wire basket cable tray in accordance with NEMA VE 2 to ensure that the cable tray
equipment complies with the requirements of the NEC®, applicable portions of NFPA
70B, and the National Electrical Contractors Association’s (NECA) ‘Guide to Quality
Electrical Installations’ pertaining to general electrical installations practices.
B. All trays should be supported using a minimum of 3/8” All Threaded Rod (ATR).
C. Special accessories shall be furnished as required to protect, support and install a wire
basket cable tray system.
D. Coordinate wire basket cable tray with other electrical work as necessary to properly
interface installation of wire basket cable tray with other work.
E. Support trays and fasten to structure. Install supports at each connection point, at end of
each run, and at other points to maintain spacing between supports of 5 feet maximum.
F. Install firestopping in accordance with local and NFPA regulations to sustain ratings
when passing wire basket cable tray through fire-rated elements.
G. Ground and bond metal cable tray in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code
Article 392: Cable Trays. Additionally;
1. Bond cable tray system to a known source of building ground.
2. Provide continuity between wire basket cable tray components. Powder coating
must be thoroughly removed at grounding device connection point.
3. Make connections to tray using mechanical, compression or exothermic
connectors.
4. If required, ground cable trays by mounting up to two #6 AWG bare copper wires
to each wire basket cable tray section, bonded with a grounding clamp
H. Provide sufficient space encompassing wire basket cable tray to permit access for
installing and maintaining cables.

3.2 TESTING
A. Test wire basket cable tray support systems to ensure electrical continuity of bonding and
grounding connections, and to demonstrate compliance with specified maximum
grounding resistance. See NFPA 70B, Chapter 20, for testing and test methods.
B. Manufacturer shall provide test reports witnessed by an independent testing laboratory of
the “worst case” loading conditions outlined in this specification and performed in
accordance with the latest revision of NEMA VE-1.

END OF SECTION 270536