Technical overview of seismic cable tray design considerations including bracing splice reinforcement movement accommodation cable retention and support verification. High-seismicity projects place much greater demands on cable tray systems than ordinary installations. Requests for copies of this report should be directed to the EPRI Distribution Center, 207 Coggins Drive, P. Box 23205, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, (510) 934-4212. Cable Damage: Earthquakes can squash, pull, or twist cables. Cable trays, being an integral part of building electrical and communication systems. The United Arab Emirates, known for its ambitious architecture and fast economic growth, was initially not seismically active region.