National Electrical Manufacturers Association

2101 L Street, N.W. Suite 300 Washington, D.C. 20037 (202) 457-8400 Fax (202) 457-8411

TO:All holders of FG 1-1993

FROM: NEMA Communications Director

R E : Revision 1to FG 1-1993

DATE: 13 February, 1995

Enclosed please find revision1to FG 1-1993. The old pages in your FG 1 shouldbe removed and i t h the corresponding pages included here to bring your standard up to date. A list of replaced w effective pages has been included as a guide to which pages inyour standard arethe most up to also been included, reflectingyour standards updatedstatus. date. A new title page has

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NEMA STANDARDS PUBLICATION NO.FG 1

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOClATlON

2 l O l L STREET, #W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20037

NEMA Standards Publication No. FG 1-1993

FIBERGLASS CABLE TRAY SYSTEMS
RevisionNo. 1, November, 1994

Published by

National Electrical Manufacturers Association 2101 L Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20037

O1994 by National Electrical Manufacturers Association

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1 Section 2

............................................. ............................................... REFERENCEDSTANDARDS AND DEFINITIONS ..................... MANUFACTURING STANDARDS Materials ............................................. Supplemental Finishes ...................................... D i m ~ s ins o ............................................ Protection of CableInsulation .................................. Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreword Sc0pe PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND CLASS DESIGNATIONS Working (Allowable) Laad Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Load/Span C l a s s Designations Effect of Temperature TEST STANDARDS Destruction Load Test DeflectionTest SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS Data to Appearin Specifications Data to AppearonDrawings Installation APPLICATION INFOFWATION Deflection Finings supports supportLocations Thermal Contraction and Expansion Warning!Walkways

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FOREWORD
This Standards Publication covers fiberglass cable tray systems. Its primary purpose is to encourage fiberglasscable tray systems and to eliminate misunderthe manufacture and utilization standardized of s e r s . This Standards Publication providestechnical requirestandings betweenmanufacturers and u ments concerning the construction, test, and pezformance of fiberglass cable tray systems. The development of this publicationis the result of many years of research, investigation,and experience by the members of the Fiberglass Cable Tray Section of Throughout the development ofthis publication, test methods and performance values have been related as closely as possible to end-use applications. Almost every item therein, when applied properly, contributes to safety in one way o r anis, howother. The manufacturerof fiberglass cabletray systems in accordance with this publication ever, only one factor in its safe u s e . Total safety involves the joint effortsof the various equipment manufacturers, the system designer, the installer, and the user. tray system manufacturer has l i m i t e d or no control over the following factors The fiberglass cable which are vitalt o a safe installation:

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a . Environmental conditions b. System design c. Product selection and application d. Installation practices e. Maintenance of the system
This Standards Publication has been promulgated witha view toward promoting safety to persons and propertyby the proper selection and use of fiberglass cable tray systems. It has been developed to result in improved serviceability, safety, and through consultationamong manufacturers and users, quality of fiberglass cable tray systems. This publication is in accordance with applicable provisionsof the 1993 National Electrical Code, Article 318. This publication will be periodically reviewed by the Fiberglass Cable Tray Section NEMA of for any revisions necessary to keep it to up date with advancingtechnology. Comments or recommended revisions are welcomed and should be submitted t o :

V i c e President, Engineering Department National Electrical Manufacturers Association 2101 L Street, N.W., Suite 300 Washington, D.C. 20037-1526

SCOPE
These standards cover continuous,complete fiberglass systems of ladder ventilated, solid-bottom cable tray or channel type trays, intended for the support of poweror control cables, or both.

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Section 1 REFERENCED STANDARDS AND DEFINITIONS

1.1 REFERENCEDSTANDARDS The following publication is adopted, in whole or in as indicated, part by reference in this Standards Publication.

American NationalStandards Institute (ANSI) 11West 42nd SM New York, NY 10036 National Fire ProtectionAssociation (NFPA) Bamrymarch Park Quincy, MA 02269
A N S I P A 70-1993

National Electrical Code

1.2 DEFINITIONS 1.2.6 Horizontal Elbow 1.2.1FiberglassCableTraySystem A horizontal elbow is a fiberglass cable traysection which changes direction in the same plane. A fiberglass cable tray system is an assemblyof fiberglass reinforced plastic cable tray sections and ac~ccesso1.2.7 Vertical Elbow (Inside or Outside) ries, that forms a rigid structural system t o supportcables. A vertical elbow is a fiberglass cable tray section 1.2.2 Fiberglass Cable Tray Types which changes direction t o a different plane. a. Ladder type a. Inside Vertical Elbow A ladder type fiberglass cable tray is a prefabriAn inside vertical elbow changes direction u p cated fiberglass structure consistingtwo of lonward from the horizontal plane. gitudinalsiderailsconnected by individual b. OutsiCie Vertical Elbow transverse members. An outsideverticalelbowchangesdirection b. Trough type downward from the horizontal plane. A trough type fiberglass cable tray is a prefab 1.2.8 Horizontal Tee ricated fiberglass structure with a ventilated or A horizontal t e eis a fiberglas cable tray sectionwhich solid bottom within integral or separate longituis suitable forpining cable tray sections in three direcdinal side rails. tions at 9Odegree intervals in the same plane. C. Channel type 1.2.9 Horizontal Cross A channel t w cable tray is a pultruded fiberA horizontal cross is a fiberglass cable tray section glass channel consisting a of ventilated or solid which is suitable for joining cable tray sections in four bottom with integral side r a i l s . directions at %-degree intervalsin the same plane. 1.2.3 Cable Tray Section 1.2.10 Reducer(Straight,RightHand, Left A fiberglass cable tray section is a single length of Hand) cable tray, either straight or formed as an elbow, tee, A reducer is a fiberglass cable tray section which is cross, andso forth. suitabIe for joining fiberglass cable tray sections of dif1.2.4 Straight Section ferent widths in the same plane. A straight section is a fiberglass cable tray section A straight reducerhas two symmetrical offset sides. which has no change in direction. A right-hand reducer, when viewed from the larger 1.2.5 Fittings end, hasa straight side on the right. Fiberglass cable tray fittings are sections which are A left-hand reducer, when viewed from the larger end, joined to other cable tray sections for the purpose of on the left. has a straight side changing the size or direction of the cable tray system.

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1.2.11 Connector down devices, adjustable connectors, dividers, and the like. A fiberglass cable tray connector is a device which joins fiberglass cable tray straight sections or fittings, or 1.2.13 Supports both. A cable tray support is a device which provides d e r e : The basictypes of connectors a quate means for supporting fiberglasscable tray straight sections o r fittings. Rigid a. The basic typesof cable tray supports a r e : Expansion b. a . Cantileverbracket Adjustable c. b. T r a p e z e 1.2.12 Accessories c. Individual rod suspension Accessories are devices which used are to supplement the function of straight sections and fittings, and include such items as dropouts, covers, conduit adapters, hold-

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Section 2 MANUFACTURING STANDARDS

2.1 MATERIALS Fiberglass cable trays shall be made of fiberglass (fiber glass reinforced plastic shapes) which is flame retardant, ultraviolet light resistant and which utilizes a surfacing veil for added corrosion protection in accordance with current edition of the National Electrical Code, Article 318. 2.2 SUPPLEMENTAL FINISHES A l l edges with exposed glass shall be sealed with a compatible resin coating. 2 . 3 DIMENSIONS a . Ladder-type trays 1. LengthsofStraight Sections20 feet 53/16 inch, not including connectors if attached 2 . Widths-6, 12, 18, 24, 30, and36 inches, W 4 inch inside dimension Overall widths shall not exceed inside widths by morethan 4 inches 3. Depths-Inside depthsshallbe 3 through 7 inches, &3/8 inch 4. Rung Spacing on Straight Sections-6, 9,12, or 18 inches on centers 5. Fitting Radii-12,24, and 36 inches 6. Degrees of Arc for Elbow~-30.45,60. and 90 degrees b. Trough-typeTrays 1.Lengths of StraightSections--20 feet S / 1 6 inch, not including connectorsif attached 2. Widths-6,12,18,24,30, and 36 inches +1/4 inch, inside dimension Overall widths shall not exceed inside widrh bymore than four inches. the 3. Depths-Inside depths shall be upto 6 inches, W 8 inch 4. Fiaing Radii-12,24, and 36 inches 5. Degrees of Arc for Elbows-30,45,60, and 90 degrees c. Channel-type Trays 1. Lengths of straight section+lO or 20 feet 53/16 inch 2. Widths-3 inches through 12 inches W 8 inch inside dimension 3. Depths 1 inch through 3 inches nominal outside depths 4. FittingRadii-12,24,36inches 5 . Degrees of arc for elbows-30,45,60, and 90 degrees 6. Ventilated or solid bottom 2.4 PROTECTIONOFCABLEINSULATION The inside of fiberglass cable tray systems shall presentno sharp edges, burrs, or projections whichcan damage cable insulation. 2.5 FIlTlNGS Fittings shall provide tangents for splicing. The design and construction of fittings shall be based on the assumption that they will be supported in accordance with the recommendations given in 6.4 for support locations.

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Section 3 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND CLASS DESIGNATIONS

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tray materialas a function of temperature. Thedata shall WORKING (ALLOWABLE) LOAD CAPACITY be provided as an Approximate Percent of Strength at 7 5 ' F (24'C),(thebenchmark a t 100%) and in 25'F The working (allowable)load capacity represents the (14'C) increments to a minimum of 2 0 0 . F (94'C). ability of a fiberglass cable tray to support the static weight of cables. It is equivalent to the destruction load Table 3-1 capacity, as determined by testing inaccordancewith4.1, LOADlSPAN CLASS DESIGNATIONS with a minimum safety factor of1S. Class 3.2 LOADSPAN CLASSDESIGNATIONS WorkingLopd support span i)es.guation There shall be t h r e e working load categories of cable MIR Wm) Feet (m) Per 3.1 tray: 8A 8 (2.44) 50 (74.4) a . 50 lb/linear ft (74.4 kg/m) (Symbol A) 8B 8 (2.44) 75 (111.6) b. 75 lbfinear ft (111.6 kg/m) (SymbolB) 8C 8 (2.44) (148.8) 100 c. 100 lbflinear ft (148.8 kg/m) (Symbol C) 12A 12 (3.66) 50 (74.4) and, fourspan categories of: 12B 12(3.66) (111.6) 75 a. 8 feet (2.44m) 12C 12 (3.66) 100 (148.8) b.12 feet (3.66 m) 16A 16 (4.87) 50 (74.4) c.16 feet (4.87 m) 16B (111.6) 75 16(4.87) d. 20 feet (6.09m) 16C 16 (4.87) Utilizingthese, the load/span classdesignationsof (148.8) 100 20A 50 (6.09) 20 (74.4) Table 3-1 shall apply. 20B 75 (111.6) 20 (6.09) 20C 3.3 EFFECTOFTEMPERATURE (148.8) 100 20 (6.09) Strength properties of reinforced plastics are reduced whencontinuouslyexposed to elevatedtemperatures. NOTE 1 - 'Ihe above working loads are for cable only; when considThe reduction of working loads for plastic composites at ering ap!plications requiring mncenltored slntic load, sec 6.2. elevated temperatures is dependent on the construction NOTE 2 - ?hese designalicms do not apply to channel m y . and the materialandprocessselected by themanufacturer. manufacturer should be consulted. Therefore, the manufacturer should be consulted and shall provide performance data for the respective cable

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Section 4
TEST STANDARDS
shall be arranged across the tray with a minimum of 3/8 inch between stacks so that the loading material does not bridge transversely.A l l loading materialshall be placed Foreach design of fiberglass cable trays, two between the supports without overhanging. unspliced straight specimens of the widest width and 12 be t e s t e d . inches on center rung spacing shall For loading weights in a ladder-type tray, it shall be to cover the bottom of the tray between permissible Differences in configuration of any part constitute a a flat sheet of No. 9 gauge flattened exsupports with different design. 3 feet long and with a wire panded metal not more than 4.1.2 Type and Length of Span af l a tsheet of No. 16gauge sheet hole size of 3/4 inch, or Test spans shall be simple beam spans with free unre3 feet long. The expanded metal or steel not more than strained ends. Trays shall not have side restraints. Spans sheet steelshall not be fastened to the tray and shall be shall be as specified +1inch. no closer than $5 inch to the side rails. The 3-foot lengths 4.1.3 Orientation of Specimens shall not overlap. Specimens shall be tested in a horizontal position. The 4.1.7 Destruction LoadCapacity total length of thetest specimen shall be not more than on the fiberthe specified span length plus 20 percent Any overhang The total weight of the loading material glass cable tray at the time it is destroyed shallbe conshall be equal. sidered t o be the destruction load capacity of the cable 4.1.4 Supports tray. Each end of the specimen shall be supported by a 4.1.8Interpolation and Extrapolation of Test l'/s-inch wide by %-inch high steel bar(s) with a 120 Data degree "Vee" notch cut in its bottom to a depth of 3/16 When allowable load and deflection data are deterinch. The "Vee" notch shall reston a 1-inch solid round mined by load tests, values for span lengths not tested steel bar which is welded at amaximum of 12 inches on shall be determined by interpolation from a curve based center to a f m steel base. on values for a minimum of three tested span lengths.

4.1 DESTRUCTION LOAD TEST 4.1.1 Test Specimen

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Extrapolation toward shorter span lengths is permissible but shall not be used for span lengths longer than the longest span length tested.

4.2 DEFLECTION TEST

The vertical deflection of the tray shall be measured at two points along the line midway between the supports t o the longitudinal axis of the tray. and at right angles The two points of measurementshall be at the midpoint of the span of each side rail. two readings shall be considered The average of these to be the vertical deflection of the tray. on deflection see 6.1. For application information

4.1.6 Loading
All specimens shall be loaded to destruction. The load shall be applied in at least 10 increments which are approximately equal. Loading shallbe uniformly distributed for the length andbreadthofthespecimenexceptthattheloading material shall be not closer than ! 4 inch nor further than 1 inch from the innermost elements of the side rails. It

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Section 5
SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS
5.1 DATATOAPPEAR IN SPECIFICATIONS The following minimum data, when applicable, should appear inall fiberglass cable tray specifications. a. Class designatiorr-span/load class (3.2) b. Type (2.3) c. Material (2.1) d. Rung spacing (2.4) e. Inside depth (2.3.3) f. Radius (2.3.5) Accessories g. 5.2 DATATOAPPEAR ON DRAWINGS The following minimum data should appear on all fiberglass cable tray drawings.
a. T y p e (ladder, trough, channel,and so forth) b. Width

c. Straight section,fitting, o r accessory

d. Radii (mixed) e. Elevation (note p i n t of measurement) f. Vertical and horizontal changes in position g.Clearanc-verticaland horizontal h. Number of trays i. Supports 5.3 INSTALLATION Productsmanufactured in accordance with NEMA FG 1 shall be installed per the suggested installation guidelines therein.

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Section 6
APPLICATION INFORMATION
6.1 DEFLECTION the quarter point of the s p a n . Unspliced straight sections should be used on all simple spansand on end spans of Under normal applications, deflection limitations continuous span arrangements. A support shouldbe loshould not be included in design criteria for fiberglass cated 2 feet on each si& an ofexpansion connector. cable tray systems. However,if unusual or special conditions exist, the manufacturer should be consulted. 6.5.2 Horizontal Fiberglass Cable Tray Fittings Limitations of deflection for aesthetic purpose only can a. Horizontal Elbow Supports (seeFigure 6-1)result inan overdesigned tray system. Supports for horizontal tray fittings should be 6.2 CONCENTRATEDSTATICLOAD placed within 2 feet of each fining extremity, and as follows. (if required by user) 1. !"degree supports at the 45-degree point A concentrated static load is not included in Table 3-2. of arc Some user applications may require that a given concentrated static load may be imposed over an above the 2. 6 O & g r e e supports at the 30-degree point working load. of arc 3. 45-degree supports at the 22-112 degree Such a concentrated static load represents a static point of arc (except for the 12-inch radii) a t midspan. When weight applied between the side rails so specified, the concentrated static load may be con4. 30-degree supportsa t the 15-degree point verted to an equivalent, uniform load (Wo) in pounds per of arc (except for the 12-inch radii) linear foot (kilograms per meter) using the formula: 2 ) b. Horizontal Tee Supports (See Figure 6 Within 2 feet of each of the three openings connected to other cable tray items for 12-inch 2 x (Concentrated Static Load) w o= radius. On all other radii, at least one support Span Length, fL(m) should also be placed under each si& rail of the
horizontal tee, preferably as shown in Figure and adding to the static weight of cables in the Thistray. 6-2. combined load may be used to select a suitable load/span C. Horizontal Cross Supports (SeeFigure 6-3) designation (see Table 3-2). If the combined load exWithin 2 feet of each of the four openings conceeds the working load shown in Table 3-2, the manufacnected to other cable trayitems for the 12-inch turer shouldbe consulted. radius. On all other radii, at least one support 6.3 FllTlNGS railof the should also be placed under each si& horizontal cross, preferably as shown in Figure Changes in direction should be mechanically continu6-3. ous and accomplished by use of fittings having dimensions in accordance with 2.3. d. Horizontal Wye Supports ( S e e Figure 6-4)Within 2 feet of each of the t h r e e openings 6.4 SUPPORTS to other cable tray items, andat the connected Supports for fiberglass cable trays should provide a to the side 22lh degree point of the arc adjacent strength and working load capacity sufficient to meet the branch. load requirement of the cable tray systems. Reducer Supports (See Figures 6-5 and 6-6) e. a. Horizontalandverticaltraysupportsshould 2 feet of each fitting extremity. -Within surface for the tray provide an adequate bearing Vertical Fiberglass CableTrayElbows 6.5.3 and should have provisions for holddown (See Figure 6-7) clamps or fasteners. Vertical fiberglass cable tray elbows at the top of runs b.Vertical my supportsshouldprovidesecure should be supported at each end. Vertical fiberglass cable means for fastening cable trays to supports. tray elbows at the bottom of runs should be supported at 6.5 SUPPORT LOCATIONS the top of the elbow, and within 2 feet of the lower 6.5.1 General extremity of the elbow. Supports should be located whenever practical so that connectors between horizontal straight sections of fiberglass cable tray runs fall between the support point and

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Table &1 6.5.4 Vertical Fiberglass Cable Tray Tees (See EXPANSION OR CONTRACTION OF VARIOUS Figure 6-8) TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCES Vertical fiberglass cable tray t e e s should be supported Temperature Cable Tray Tray for within 2 feet of each fitting extremity. Differential Length Length for 1 " -W6.5.5 VerticalStraightLengths DegrWF E r p d ~ Feet Vertical straight lengths should be supported at inter667 417 25 24 vals dictated by the building structure not exceeding 50 333 208 feet on centers. 222 139 75 6.5.6 Sloping Trays 1 0 0 167 104 Slopingtraysshould be supported at intervals not exceeding those for horizontal trays of the same design 133 125 83 for the same installation. 111 150 69 6.5.7 Fittings as End of Run 175 95 59 A fitting which is used as an end of the run dropout Note: For gap letd hold down/guide location.sec tutallatim i u w should have a support attached toit, f m l y reinforcing tim above. the fitting. * ' h 1-inch slotted holes in each expamion c u m x t o r allow 5/8" total expansion or contradion. 6.6THERMALCONTRACTIONAND EXPANSION When expansion connectors are used, fiberglass cable It is important that thermal contraction and expansion tray should be permittedfree longitudinal movementat be considered when installing cable tray systems. The all support locations between expansion connectors exlength of the straight cable tray runs and the temperature cept at one fixed location approximately halfway bedifferential govern the number of expansion splice plates tween the connectors. required (see Table 6-1). Thermal contraction and expansion data are shown in The cabletrayshould be anchored at the support Table 6-1. nearest to its midpoint between the expansion splice 6.7 WARNING! WALKWAYS plates and secured by expansion guidesat all other s u p In as much as fiberglass cable tray is designed as a port location (See Figure 6-9). The cable tray should be support for power o r control cables, o r both, and is not permitted longitudinal movement in both directions fiom intended or designed t o be a walkway for personnel, the that fixed point. user is urged to display appropriate warnings cautioning is necAccurate gap setting at the time of installation against the use of this support as a walkway. The followessary for the proper operation of the expansion splice ing languageis suggested. plates. The following procedure should assist the in"WARNING! Not to be used as a walkway, ladder staller in determining the correct gap. or support for personnel. To be used only as a meon Step 1-Plot the highest expected tray temperature chanical support for cables and tubing." the maximum temperature line (See Figure 6-10). Step 2-Plot the lowest expected tray temperature on the minimum temperature line. Step >Draw a line between the maximum and minimum points. Step &Plot the tray temperature at the time of installation to determine the gap setting.

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NEMA STANDARDIZIATION BACKGROUND

Thepuqose of NEMA standards, their classification, and status are set forth in certain clauses of the NEMA StandardizationPolicies and Procedures manual and are referenced below:

Purpose of Standards
National Electrical Manufacturers Association Standards are adopted in the public interest are designed and the purchaser in to eliminate misunderstandings between the manufacturer and the purchaser and to assist selecting and obtaining the proper product for their particular needs. Existence of a National Electrical Manufacturers Association Standard does not in any respect preclude any member or nonmember from manufacturing or selling products not conforming to the standard.

Definiion of a Standard
A standard of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association defines a product, process, or procedure sakty, with reference to one or more of the following: nomenclature, composition, dimensions, tolerances, operating characteristics, performance, rating, testing, and the service for which are they designed. (StandardizationPolicies and Procedures,p . I )

Dimensions
Where dimensions are given for interchangeability purposes, alternate dimensions satisfying the other be capabIe of otherwise equivalent performance. provisions of the Standards Publication may (StandardizationPolicies and Procedures,p. 6)

Categories of Standards
National Electrical Manufacturers Association Standards are ofthree classes, which have received the affrmative vote of at least two-thirds of the Subdivision votes cast in the affirmative or negative: 1. NEMA Standard, which relatesto a product, process, or procedure commercially standardized and subject to repetitive manufacture. 2. Suggested Standard for Future Design, which may not havebeen regularly appliedto a commercial product, but which suggests a sound engineering approach to development. future 3. Adoptive Standard, which is adopted in whole or in part from standards the of another organization, either domestic, regional, or international. (StandardizationPolicies and Procedures,pp. 5)

Authorized Engineering Information

Authorized Engineering Information consists of explanatory data and other engineering information of an informative character not falling within the classification of NEMA Standard or Suggested Standard for Future of at least two-thirds of the Subdivision votes cast Design, which standard has received the affiimative vote in the affirmative or negative. (StandardizationPolicies and Procedures,pp. 5)

Identification of Status
Standards inNEMA Standards Publications are identified as NEMA Standard, Suggested Standard for Future Design, or Adoptive Standard. These indicate the status of the standard. A statement incorporating the auxiliary verb shall indicates that compliance with a requirement is mandatory for compliance with the standard. These classes of standards are identified in the foreword or throughout the text. as Authorized Engineering Information is designated similarly. Statements incorThe material identified as should, may, etc. refer to the authorized engineering information porating other auxiliary verbs such and not to procedures required for compliance with the standard.

FIBERGLASS CABLE TRAY SECTION

OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERSAsSOClATlON

B-Line Systems, Inc. Highland, IL 62249

Robmy Industries,Inc. Verona, PA 15147

Enduro Fiberglass Systems Houston, TX 77024