Grounding: Metallic trays can serve as equipment grounding conductors (EGC) if they meet NEC requirements. There is no restriction as to where the cable tray system is installed. A rung spacing of 6 to 9 inches (150 to 230 mm) is preferable when the cable tray cont d for instrumentation and control applications that require. Steel, hot-dip galvanized, stainless steel, and aluminum alloy trays shall be reliably connected to the PE protective conductor and bonded equipotentially to prevent electric shock.
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