SECTION 8113
CABLE TRAYS
1.0
GENERAL
The work under this section consists of supplying, installing, and
commissioning of all material and services of the complete cable trays as
specified herein, shown on the Tender Drawings and stated in the Bill of
Quantities.
The Contractor shall discuss the layout with the Engineer and co-ordinate at
Site with other services for exact route, location and position of the cable trays
for electrical lines.
The cable trays with accessories shall also comply with the General
Specifications for Electrical Works and with other relevant provisions of the
Tender Document.
The extent of works shown on the drawing does not indicate the exact
position of cable trays. The Contractor shall ensure exact location and route of
cable trays in coordination with other services drawings, as per site
requirements and as directed by the Engineer.
The Contractor should deliver, store and handle materials and products in a
manner to prevent damage.
2.0
APPLICABLE STANDARDS/CODES
Latest editions of the following standards / codes shall be applicable for the
materials in scope of this Section:
BS 729
3.0
Hot dip galvanized coating on iron and steel articles
PRODUCTS
3.1
The cable tray system shall be of one manufacturer and shall include
factory-made trays, tray fittings, connectors and necessary accessories
and supports to form a complete cable support system.
The cable tray system shall include the following factory -made tray
elements:
(a)
straight cable trays and ladders
(b)
fittings as horizontal and vertical bends of various angles,
crosses, tees, wyes, reducers, vertical riser elements
(c)
connectors
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(d)
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all necessary fixing accessories.
3.2
Manufacturer's standard accessories shall be used and site fabrication
shall not be permitted.
3.3
Horizontal run of cables laid on cable tray and exposed to direct
sunlight shall be provided with covering at higher level to allow for
ventilation. Cable tray shall be raised 15 cm from finished floor level.
MATERIALS
4.1
The whole of the tray work, trays, fittings, supports shall be of mild
steel hot dipped galvanized after manufacture to BS 729. The
thickness of the protective sheath on any element shall not be less
than 55 microns.
4.2
Cable trays shall be constructed from mild steel hot dip galvanized and
of minimum thickness of 1.5mm.
4.3
Insert elements, bolts, screws, pins, etc., shall be mild steel cadmium
plated.
4.4
Tray work shall have oval perforations. Ladder type trays shall be used
for vertical runs as approved by the Engineer.
4.5
All trays (straight and fittings) shall be welded construction and be a
heavy duty returned-flanged, perforated type, unless specified
otherwise. The minimum thickness of heavy duty returned flanged
cable trays shall be 1.5mm.
4.6
Tray components shall be accurately rolled or formed to close
tolerances and all edges rounded. Flanges shall have full round
smooth edges.
4.7
Ladder racks shall be of similar construction. The rungs shall be
spaced at maximum 300 mm. The system shall allow for installing
additional rungs and for replacement of rungs.
4.8
For all trays, flanges shall be a minimum of 50 mm deep, unless
otherwise specified.
4.9
Cable tray width and radius of curved sections shall be selected to suit
the number of cables as shown on drawings and to the approval of the
Engineer
4.10
Cable trays and accessories installed in hazardous and extremely
corrosive environments shall be heavy duty GRP or 316 S31 grade
stainless steel.
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INSTALLATION
5.1
Installation
5.1.1
Drilling, machining or cutting shall not be carried out after
application of protective coat, unless previously agreed by
the Engineer. If cutting or drilling is necessary, edges shall be
cleaned up and painted with zinc based paint before
erection.
5.1.2
Installation of vertical runs of tray along the line of vertical
expansion joints in structure of the facility shall not be
allowed.
5.1.3
Cables shall be fixed to the trays by means of PVC covered
saddles or straps secured with brass or cadmium plated
bolts, nuts and washers.
5.1.4
20% spare capacity shall be maintained once all cables have
been installed on trays. Double banking of cables shall not
be permitted space between adjacent cables shall be not
less than the radius of the bigger cable.
Trays shall not be smaller than the minimum size stated on
the Drawings or specified later and shall be so sized; if not
specified, the Contractor shall calculate the size of the tray
and submit to the Engineer for approval. The Contractor shall
check the minimum size as specified is large enough for his
requirements and provide 20% spare capacity for future use.
5.2
ERECTION
5.2.1
Cable trays arranged one above the other shall have spacing
in relation to their width not exceeding a ratio of 1:2 with a
minimum distance of 150 mm.
5.2.2
Supports
Install fixings and supports:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
5.2.3
at 3 meter centres
50 mm from bends, tees, intersections and risers
as close as practicable to joints
each side of expansion joints.
Supports shall be selected from the following types, to suit
the site conditions:
(a)
M12 steel threaded drop rods fixed to ceilings complete
with GI channels or brackets
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(b)
(c)
(d)
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wall support brackets
cantilever arms
steel channels
5.2.4
The cable trays shall be fixed in accordance with site
conditions and manufacturer's recommendations.
5.2.5
Join cable tray and accessories with hardware per
manufacturer's recommendations.
5.2.6
Avoid mid-span joints.
5.2.7
The Contractor shall submit, as required, all calculations
relating to tray work and tray supports demonstrating
acceptable mechanical stresses and sag.
5.2.8
Cable trays installed on roofs shall be supported using GI
brackets or concrete blocks. Removable cable tray cover
shall be fitted.
5.2.9
Access shall be available at all times to remove or replace
cables with a minimum of 400 mm between trays and
physical obstructions, A/C ductwork etc.
EARTHING
5.3.1
Cable trays and accessories shall be electrically and
mechanically continuous throughout their length.
5.3.2
The entire cable tray system shall be bonded and 12 mm x
2.5 mm tinned copper links shall be bolted across each joint
in the system by means of bronze nut and bolts, complete
with flat and spring washers.
5.3.3
All cable trays shall be provided with earth continuity copper
tape along the whole route of cable trays which shall be
bonded to the main earthing system of the facility. The earth
continuity copper tape shall be fixed on cable tray by means
of PVC covered saddles or by other means approved by the
Engineer.
MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
6.1
General
The Contractor's bid amount against each Bill of Quantities item as
given below shall include supplying, installation and completion for all
work specified herein and as shown on the Tender drawing related to
the item.
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6.2
Cable Trays
6.2.1
Measurement
Measurement shall be made for the number of running feet
or running meters of cable trays acceptably supplied and
installed by the Contractor as a complete unit.
6.2.2
Payment
Payment shall be made for the total numbers of units
measured, as provided above, at the Contract unit price
each. The payment shall constitute full compensation for
supplying, installing and completion of the laying of the cable
trays including jointing materials and accessories.
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