Stumped By the Code? Rules for Cable Tray to Be Used as an EGC
A. Metal cable trays can be used as EGCs where continuous maintenance and supervision ensure that only qualified persons service the cable tray system [Sec. 392.60 (A)].
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All conductors of a circuit, including the neutral and equipment grounding conductors (EGCs), must be in the same raceway, cable, trench, cord, or cable tray; except as permitted by 300.3 (B) (1) through (B)