NEC Section 250-51 states that the effective grounding path shall be: permanent and electrically continuous, have the capacity to safely conduct any fault current imposed on it, have sufficiently low impedance to limit the voltage to ground and to facilitate the operation of the. NEC Section 250-51 states that the effective grounding path shall be: permanent and electrically continuous, have the capacity to safely conduct any fault current imposed on it, have sufficiently low impedance to limit the voltage to ground and to facilitate the operation of the. Cable tray may be used as the Equipment Grounding Conductor (EGC) in any installation where qualified persons will service the installed cable tray system. There is no restriction as to where the cable tray system is installed. The metal in cable trays may be used as the EGC as per the limitations. Cable tray grounding wire is the safety connection that links your electrical system's cable tray to the ground. This provides a safe path for any stray electrical currents to flow safely into the earth, avoiding damage to your equipment and reducing the risk of electric shocks. When designing a cable tray. The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) also publishes three consensus standards that apply to the proper manufacture and installation of cable trays: ANSI/NEMA-VE 1-1998, Metal Cable Tray Systems; NEMA-VE 2-1996, Metal Cable Tray Installation Guidelines; and NEMA-FG-1998. Scope: Firestopping for busway, cable trays, cables, and trunking passing through walls in enclosed electrical installations.