CABLE GUIDE APPARATUS, CABLE CONTAINMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD

摘要

Cable guide apparatus 10 comprises an elongate strip-like backplate 12 and a coverless framework 14 mounted to the backplate. The backplate has a plurality of spaced-apart apertures 16 therealong. The framework includes a plurality of hooped support elements 18 extending laterally across the backplate and spaced apart longitudinally along the backplate. A plurality of elongate struts 20 is also included which interconnects the hooped support elements. The elongate struts are spaced apart along a longitudinal extent of each hooped support element, and a longitudinal extent of the elongate struts matches or substantially matches a longitudinal extent of the backplate. The apertures are offset relative to the hooped support elements and the elongate struts, so as to provide at least substantially unhindered access for an installer. By preferably forming the apparatus 10 of metal, at least BS5839 relating to the installation of fire-alarm cabling can be met, thereby greatly simplifying installation. The hoops may also be hinged, to provide access to the interior of the guide, see Fig 5.