Cable trays need to be coated with fire-retardant material

Surfaces should be coated with fire-retardant paint to slow flame spread and increase heat resistance. Install fire barriers within the tray to isolate different fire zones. When cable trays pass through walls or floors, seal openings using fire-rated penetration sealing materials. These environments must be equipped with fire-resistant cable trays to prevent catastrophic failures in the event of a fire. At slab penetrations, provide 20–30 mm of firestopping and install a fire-support plate at the top. [pdf]