Cable Tray Firewall Barriers – Material Selection & Technical Specification

This article is about Material Selection & Technical Specification of Cable Tray Firewall Barriers for commercial buildings, plants and refinery projects as per international codes and standards.

Cable Tray Firewall Barriers Technical Specification & Requirements

Openings around electrical penetrations through fire-resistant-rated walls, partitions, floors, or ceilings shall be firestopped using approved methods to maintain the fire resistance rating. (NEC 300.21)
Firestops for substation buildings shall have a minimum 2 hour fire rating. 
The materials shall be stored in a cool dry place out of direct sunlight. (NEC 300.21)
Materials used in firestop systems are to be stored in accordance with any additional manufacturer’s instructions provided with the materials. (NEC 300.21)

General Requirements

Electrical materials shall be new and unused.
Electrical materials shall be in accordance with the Saudi
Aramco-approved project-specific design drawings, diagrams,
schedules, lists, databases, and associated documents.
Electrical materials shall be free of damage.
Electrical materials shall conform to all applicable requirements, standards, and specifications prior to release to be used as part of the work.
Electrical materials shall be identified by using tags, stamps, color coding, stencils or labels. The location and method of identification shall not affect the function or quality of the materials.
Electrical materials shall be traceable from the manufacturer and supplier through delivery, storage, fabrication, erection, installation, repair, modification and use.

International Codes & Standards

1. NFPA 70 – National Electrical Code (NEC)
2. SAES-P-104 – Wiring Methods and Materials
3. SAES-P-119 – Onshore Substations


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