Accessibility to cable tray in drop ceiling

[Van87D]

installed is cable tray with cover inside hard lid ceiling.
No junction or splicing of wires on cable tray, all continuous run.

Do we need to provide any accessibility to cable tray?

 

[JGinIndy]

Yes 392.18(E)

 

[Van87D]

Can we claim exception to 392.18(D) ?

 

[JGinIndy]

I think what (D) is allowing is where it passes let’s say through a wall or partition.

 

[Van87D]

Can we get away of making it all "exposed".
Can we provide an access panel as a means of accessibility?
What's your thoughts

 

[JGinIndy]

I forgot to mention (F) might give more insight.

 

[Van87D]

Thanks!