How far apart should a vertical cable tray be installed with a support bracket
For vertical cable tray runs, supports should be fixed to the building structure with a spacing preferably less than 2 meters. Properly securing cables within the trays is crucial for organization and safety. In vertical trays, cables shall also be secured at intermediate locations as necessary to keep all cables completely within and secured to the tray. The NEC requires that cable trays must be supported by members at an interval specified by the cable tray manufacturer, but not more than 5 feet for horizontal runs to support the weight of the cables and other loads.
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