Complete NEC Article 728 (2017) checklist for fire‑resistive cable systems: scope, listing, installation (mounting, supports, raceways, trays, boxes, lubricants, vertical supports, splices), grounding, marking, with AHJ tips, documentation, and common violations. Scope: Firestopping for busway, cable trays, cables, and trunking passing through walls in enclosed electrical installations. Where cables pass through shafts, walls, slabs, or enter electrical panels or cabinets, openings shall be tightly sealed with firestopping materials in accordance with. This document outlines the key requirements for cable tray layout, installation, and fireproofing in industrial and commercial environments. This post gives you a field‑ready checklist with practical notes and AHJ expectations. For electrical contractors, the installation of fire-resistant cable trays is not just about organizing wires—it's about ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and long-term reliability.