Cable Trays have been permitted in the hazardous (classified) locations in the National Electrical Code for Class I (flammable vapor and gases) since the 1978 NEC and have been used extensively in chemical plants, refineries, and other types of facilities. This article is about code requirements. Let's break down what you need to know about explosion-proof requirements for cable trays in these environments, keeping it simple and clear. Chemical plants have risks like explosive gases, dusts, or vapors. It's serious business – around 15% of chemical plant explosions happen because of. in the operation environment. Cable must ha minated with listed fittings. The NFPA publishes an updated version of the. Cable trays are a part of a planned cable management system to support, route, protect and provide a pathway for cable systems. Each type of hazardous location requires specific types of cable and/or.
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