The NEC requires that cable trays must be supported by members at an interval specified by the cable tray manufacturer, but not more than 5 feet for horizontal runs to support the weight of the cables and other loads. The NEC has a requirement for ladder-type cable trays. Cable ladder systems and cable tray systems shall be manufactured in accordance with BS EN 61537, channel support. For ladder cable trays supporting large power cables, 9-inch or wider rung spacings should be selected. The cable manufacturer's recommended minimum bending radii for the specific. Although BS 7671 touches on the subject of cable supports, it does not detail specifically what these support distances should be. The cable support lengths and fittings can basically be designed as cable trays, cable ladders or mesh cable trays, in which. This guide covers the critical steps, from selecting the right electrical cable tray and performing accurate cable fill calculations to managing a safe cable pull through and ensuring all bonding and grounding requirements are met. For licensed electricians, mastering these principles is essential.