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NEMA Guide Targets Cable Tray Installation



The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published VE 2-2006, Cable Tray Installation Guidelines. This publication's third edition is a practical guide for the proper installation of cable tray systems. This publication addresses shipping, handling, storing, and installing cable tray systems, and it provides information on maintenance and system modification.




The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published VE 2-2006, Cable Tray Installation Guidelines. This publication's third edition is a practical guide for the proper installation of cable tray systems. This publication addresses shipping, handling, storing, and installing cable tray systems, and it provides information on maintenance and system modification.

The guidelines in this publication are useful to engineers, contractors, and maintenance personnel. Cable-tray system design must comply with NEC Article 392, NEMA VE 1, and NEMA FG 1, and follow safe work practices as described in NFPA 70E.

NEMA VE 2-2006 has been revised to reference the 2005 version of the National Electrical Code and provides clarification for grounding and bonding cable trays, as well as recent cable tray product developments.

Managers can download VE 2-2006 free or buy a hard copy for $69 by visiting NEMA's web site or by calling (800) 854-7179.




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