CAD DRAWING STANDARDS & CLIENT RESPONSIBILITY

By proceeding with payment, you acknowledge and accept the following drawing standards and responsibilities.

1. Units & Measurement System

• All drawings are prepared in Imperial units (feet & inches).
• Dimension format example: 1\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'-6\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"
• No metric units are used.

2. Wall Representation (Double Line Standard)

• Walls are represented using double-line construction.
• Wall thickness is shown graphically.
• Cut walls are displayed with heavier lineweight.
• Sectioned walls include solid poche (filled hatch).

3. Lineweight Hierarchy

Drawings follow North American architectural drafting hierarchy:

• Cut elements (walls, structural components): Heavy lineweight
• Visible elements beyond cut plane: Medium lineweight
• Fixtures & furniture: Light lineweight
• Dimensions, text, hatch: Very light lineweight

This ensures clear graphic hierarchy consistent with Canadian architectural practice.

4. Wall Hatch / Poché

• Sectioned walls are shown with solid or standard architectural hatch.
• Hatch is graphic-only and does not indicate material specification unless noted.

5. Layer Organization

Drawings follow standard architectural layer conventions similar to:

• A-WALL
• A-DOOR
• A-WIND
• A-DIMS
• A-FURN
• A-TEXT

Layer naming may vary slightly but follows recognized North American CAD structure principles.

6. Scale

• Drawings are prepared as scaled 2D layout drawings.
• Typical architectural scales (e.g., 1/4” = 1’-0”) may be used unless otherwise specified.
• Scale is clearly indicated within the drawing.

7. Nature of Service

• The provided drawings are conceptual / renovation pre-design layouts only.
• They are not construction drawings.
• They are not engineering drawings.
• They are not permit-ready documents.
• These drawings alone are not intended for building permit submission.

8. Client Responsibility – Provided Measurements

The client is fully responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all provided information.

This includes:

• Hand sketches
• Uploaded images
• Site measurements
• Room dimensions
• Ceiling heights
• Door and window locations
• Structural elements

If measurements are:

• Missing
• Incorrect
• Approximate
• Estimated
• Given using non-standard methods (e.g., steps, hand spans, rough guesses)

Any resulting dimensional discrepancies in the final drawings are the client’s responsibility.

No liability is accepted for inaccuracies caused by incorrect or incomplete information provided by the client.

9. Digital File Delivery

• Files are delivered in CAD format and PDF format.
• Clients access and download files through their account dashboard.
• The client is responsible for reviewing drawings upon delivery.

Reference Standard

These drawing standards are aligned with recognized Canadian architectural documentation practices.

Reference Standard:
National Research Council Canada – Canadian Construction Documentation Practices

Terms and conditions
Condoplan – Digital Architectural Drafting Services

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1. Service Description

Condoplan provides digital architectural drafting and space planning services for preliminary design and renovation concept purposes only.

Deliverables may include:
• CAD drawing files (.dwg or compatible format)
• PDF drawing sets
• Digital file delivery through the Client’s registered online account

Condoplan does not provide architectural certification, structural engineering, mechanical or electrical design, or municipal permit drawings unless explicitly agreed in writing.

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2. Nature of Drawings – Not for Permit or Construction

All drawings provided by Condoplan are preliminary concept drawings intended for design visualization and renovation planning purposes only.

They are NOT:
• Permit submission drawings
• Construction-ready drawings
• Engineer-reviewed documents
• Code compliance documents

If permit-ready or construction-ready documentation is required, the Client must retain a licensed architect, professional engineer, or qualified building designer as required under the laws of Ontario, Canada.

Condoplan is not responsible for permit rejection, regulatory non-approval, or construction-related issues arising from use of these drawings.

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3. Client Responsibility for Measurements and Information

The Client is solely responsible for the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of all information provided to Condoplan.

This includes but is not limited to:
• Dimensions and measurements
• Hand sketches
• Photos
• Existing layouts
• Site conditions

If measurements are:
• Incorrect
• Incomplete
• Estimated
• Approximate
• Provided using informal or non-standard methods (e.g., steps, hand spans, visual estimates)

the Client assumes full responsibility for any resulting inaccuracies in the drawings.

Condoplan is not liable for errors resulting from incorrect, missing, or imprecise information supplied by the Client.

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4. No Site Verification

Condoplan does not perform physical site visits, field measurements, or independent verification of dimensions unless separately contracted in writing.

All drawings are prepared strictly based on Client-provided data.

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5. Measurement Interpretation

Where measurements are provided in non-standard formats or approximations, Condoplan will interpret and convert them in good faith using reasonable drafting judgment.

Accuracy cannot be guaranteed in such cases.

The Client is responsible for verifying all dimensions prior to construction, fabrication, material ordering, or contractor execution.

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6. CAD Standards and File Compatibility

Deliverables are provided in standard CAD (.dwg) format and PDF.

General North American drafting conventions, scale standards, and layer structuring practices are applied.

The Client is responsible for ensuring compatibility with their contractor, consultant, or software environment.

Condoplan is not responsible for issues related to third-party software limitations or version incompatibility.

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7. Revisions and Scope Changes

Revisions resulting from:
• Measurement errors by the Client
• Omitted information
• Scope changes after drafting has commenced

may be subject to additional fees.

Minor drafting corrections within the original agreed scope may be provided at Condoplan’s discretion.

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8. Digital Delivery and Account Responsibility

All files are delivered digitally via the Client’s online account.

The Client is responsible for:
• Downloading files in a timely manner
• Maintaining secure access credentials
• Storing backup copies

Condoplan is not responsible for loss of files due to account misuse, deletion, or failure to download.

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9. Limitation of Liability

Condoplan provides drafting services only.

Condoplan is not liable for:
• Construction errors
• Contractor misinterpretation
• Structural failure
• Code violations
• Material ordering mistakes
• Financial losses resulting from reliance on preliminary drawings

Use of the drawings is at the Client’s own risk.

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10. Intellectual Property

All drawings remain the intellectual property of Condoplan unless otherwise agreed in writing.

The Client is granted a non-transferable, non-exclusive license to use the drawings solely for the specific project for which they were prepared.

Resale, redistribution, reproduction, or reuse for other projects without written permission is prohibited.

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11. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions are governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario and the applicable federal laws of Canada.

Any disputes arising from these services shall be subject to the jurisdiction of Ontario courts.

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