CADD/ BIM Standards Manual

CPG-DGN-PLN-084
Revision 2
04/09/2021
Contents
Section Page
References .................................................................................................................................................. 1
Acronyms and Abbreviations ................................................................................................................... 1
1. Purpose ........................................................................................................................................... 3
Definitions .................................................................................................................................................. 3
2. Scope .............................................................................................................................................. 4
3. Submission Deliverables ............................................................................................................... 4
3.1 Software Interoperability ....................................................................................................... 4
3.2 CADD Information Package ................................................................................................. 4
3.3 Submission Format............................................................................................................... 5
3.4 CADD Data Submission ....................................................................................................... 6
3.5 CADD Data Submission Review .......................................................................................... 7
3.6 Design Review Submission .................................................................................................. 7
3.7 Building Permit, As-built, Tender, and Construction Submissions ....................................... 7
3.8 Addendum Submission......................................................................................................... 9
3.9 Subsequent Addendum ........................................................................................................ 9
3.10 Revision Cloud and Delta ................................................................................................... 10
3.11 Subsequent Revisions ........................................................................................................ 10
3.12 As-Built Drawings Submissions Only ................................................................................. 10
4. Drawing Standards - General ...................................................................................................... 11
4.1 Template/Seed Files........................................................................................................... 11
4.2 Local Coordinate System ................................................................................................... 11
4.3 Geodetic Coordinate System (GCS) .................................................................................. 12
4.4 Drawing Scale .................................................................................................................... 13
4.5 Units ................................................................................................................................... 13
4.6 Drawing Number................................................................................................................. 13
4.7 Title Block ........................................................................................................................... 15
4.8 Standard Graphical Elements ............................................................................................. 20
4.9 Plotting................................................................................................................................ 25
5. CADD Requirements .................................................................................................................... 26
5.1 Dimensions and Chainage ................................................................................................. 26
5.2 File Naming Convention ..................................................................................................... 26
5.3 Autodesk AutoCAD............................................................................................................. 28
5.4 Bentley Microstation 2D/3D ................................................................................................ 30
6. BIM Requirements ........................................................................................................................ 30
6.1 Context ............................................................................................................................... 30
6.2 BIM Object Standards and Interoperability ......................................................................... 31
6.3 BIM Utilization ..................................................................................................................... 32
6.4 BIM-based Analyses........................................................................................................... 32
6.5 Well-Structured BIM ........................................................................................................... 32
6.6 3D Existing Condition Models............................................................................................. 32
6.7 Model Files ......................................................................................................................... 33
6.8 BIM File Naming Convention .............................................................................................. 33
6.9 BIM Standards – Software specific..................................................................................... 33
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Tables
Table 0-1 References.................................................................................................................................. 1
Table 0-2 Acronyms and Abbreviations ...................................................................................................... 1
Table 0-3 Definitions ................................................................................................................................... 3

Figures
Figure 4-1 Drawing Numbering ................................................................................................................. 14
Figure 4-2 CPG Standard Title Blocks ...................................................................................................... 16
Figure 4-3 Main Project Single Location ................................................................................................... 17
Figure 4-4 Main Project Multiple Locations ............................................................................................... 17
Figure 4-5 Bar Scale (Single Scale Drawings) .......................................................................................... 18
Figure 4-6 Bar Scale (Dual Scale Drawings) ............................................................................................ 18
Figure 4-7 Bar Scale (Multiple Scale Drawings)........................................................................................ 19
Figure 4-8 Standard Progress Stamps ...................................................................................................... 20
Figure 4-9 Standard Elements .................................................................................................................. 21
Figure 4-10 Section Callouts ..................................................................................................................... 24
Figure 4-11 Elevation Callouts .................................................................................................................. 24
Figure 4-12 Plan Enlargement Callouts .................................................................................................... 25
Figure 4-13 Plotting Guide ........................................................................................................................ 26
Figure 4-14 Plotting Guide Sizing.............................................................................................................. 26

Appendices
Appendix A Naming Conventions ............................................................................................................. 35
Appendix B - Additional Guidance ............................................................................................................ 52

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References
TABLE 0-1 REFERENCES
Reference Title
CPG-DGN-PLN-083 BIM Implementation Plan
CPG-DGN-PLN-085 BIM Execution Plan Template
MTO, October 2006 Engineering Survey Manual

Acronyms and Abbreviations

TABLE 0-2 ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
Acronym or Definition
Abbreviation
*.dgn Bentley MicroStation drawing file
*.dgnlib Bentley MicroStation drawing library file
*.dtm Bentley InRoads digital terrain model
*.dwg AutoCAD drawing file
*.rvt Revit model file
*.rfa Revit family file
° degree
2D Two-dimensional
3D Three-dimensional
AFP Alternative Financing and Procurement
BIM Building Information Modelling
CADD Computer-aided Drafting and Design
CCTV Closed Circuit Television
CD-ROM Compact Disk - Read Only Memory
CGVD Canadian Geodetic Vertical Datum
CPG Capital Projects Group
CSD Combined Service Drawings
DVD-ROM Digital Versatile Disk - Read Only Memory
GCS Geodetic Coordinate System

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HVAC Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

IFT Issued for Tender
IFC Industry Foundation Classes (File type) – See Definitions
LCS Local Coordinate System
m metre
Manual Computer-aided Drafting and Design/ Building Information Modelling
Standards Manual
MCC Motor Control Centre
mm millimetre
MS Microsoft
MTM z10 3 Degree Modified Transverse Mercator Zone 10
MTO Ministry of Transportation Ontario
NAD83 CSRS North American Datum 1983, Canadian Spatial Reference System
NBS National Building Standard (UK)
NCR Noncompliance Report
PA Public Address
PAI Passenger Assistance Intercom
PCo ProjectCo
PDF Portable Document Format
PEO Professional Engineers Ontario
PLC Programmable Logic Controller
PSF Project Scale Factor
RCD Reference Concept Design
RQQ Request to Qualify and Quote
SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
SEM Structural Electrical and Mechanical
TPSS Traction Power Substation
UTM z17 Universal Transverse Mercator Zone 17

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1. Purpose
Definitions
TABLE 0-3 DEFINITIONS
Term Definition
As-built Drawings PEO defines as follows: As-Built Drawings are prepared by the contractor, or
by the engineer using information supplied by the contractor.
Design Review Full contents of the design package to be submitted to, and reviewed by, CPG
Package Management.
Revit Family A type of digital file used by the BIM software: Autodesk Revit
GO Transit A division of Metrolinx; the regional public transit service for the Greater
Toronto and Hamilton Areas.
COBie Construction Operations Building Information Exchange (COBie). An
international standard relating to managed asset information including space and
equipment. It is closely associated with Building Information Modeling (BIM)
approaches to design, construction and management of built assets.
IFC (File type) Industry Foundation Classes: Open vendor-independent neutral file format that
defines an extendable set of consistent data representing building information
for exchange and interoperability between AEC software applications. The IFC
specification is developed and maintained by BuildingSMART International as
its “Data standard”. It is registered with ISO as ISO16739. (Reference:
National BIM Library – UK).
PCo Abbreviation for ProjectCo. A corporation incorporated under the laws of
Ontario under contract with Metrolinx to design, construct, and maintain AFP
Projects.
Record Drawings PEO defines as follows: Record Drawings are prepared by the reviewing
engineer after verifying actual conditions of the completed project.
Notes:
AFP = Alternative Financing and Procurement
CPG = Capital Projects Group
PEO = Professional Engineers of Ontario
OAA = Ontario Association of Architects

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1.1.1 The purpose of this Capital Projects Group (CPG) Computer-aided Drafting and Design/
Building Information Modelling Standards Manual (Manual) is to provide guidance for
consistently developing, maintaining, managing, monitoring, and controlling CPG design and
construction drawings and BIM deliverables.
1.1.2 This Manual also defines the processes and procedures involved in managing Program and
Project design drawings throughout the Program and Project life cycle, and the responsibilities
of the stakeholders involved in the process.

2. Scope
2.1.1 This Manual applies to all Consultants and Contractors supplying drawings to the CPG,
Metrolinx.
2.1.2 This Manual will be followed for all design, construction, and commissioning drawings
prepared for Projects being implemented by Metrolinx CPG.

3. Submission Deliverables
3.1 Software Interoperability
3.1.1 It is incumbent upon ProjectCo and/or the Consultant to ensure that their selected software
platform is compatible with Design and Review software to be used by CPG during design,
construction, and commissioning of the project. This shall be confirmed by ProjectCo prior to
commencing work. This shall include the ability to export drawings to .dwg format.

3.2 CADD Information Package

3.2.1 At the initial Project start up meeting, CPG will provide standardized template and reference
files for the creation and transfer of CADD digital design and drawing files. The following items
will be provided:
1) CPG Title Block file (CPG_EngBord1.dwg / CPG_EngBord1.dgn) to be used to create all
drawing file title blocks. Note: If applicable, CPG_Engbord1.rfa (Revit) shall be produced by
ProjectCo/Consultant from CPG_engbord1.dwg.
2) Microsoft (MS) Excel file – Filelist.xls
3) Metrolinx-CPG CADD/ BIM Standards Manual
4) Metrolinx-CPG BIM Implementation Plan
5) CPG BIM Execution Plan Template
6) CPG Standard Cover Page and Signature Sheet (when required)
7) Microsoft (MS) Excel file – CPG_Topographic_Feature_Table.xls
3.2.2 On request of the CPG Project Manager, CADD staff may also provide other Project-relevant
CADD data.

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3.2.3 If there are external source data only available in drawing formats other than Bentley
MicroStation/Autodesk AutoCAD/ Autodesk Revit, CPG will provide such data in their original
format. Any conversion of the digital data is the sole responsibility of the Consultant.
3.2.4 Autodesk AutoCAD
a. CPG Template (seed) files to be used to create all AutoCAD drawing files
b. CPG Title block files including annotation graphics (if applicable)
3.2.5 Autodesk Revit
a. CPG Template files (if available) that include specified worksets, pre-loaded object styles,
symbols, titleblock and component families to be used in the creation and development of
revit design and construction models (CPG_Template.rvt). To be developed if required by
PCo/Consultant or CPG per project agreement.
b. Existing building models (if available)
3.2.6 Bentley Microstation 2D/3D
a. CPG Seed files (CPG_Seed2d.dgn / CPG_Seed3d.dgn) to be used to create all
MicroStation drawing files
b. CPG standard level libraries (*.dgnlib)
c. CPG standard cell or block files graphic elements

3.3 Submission Format

3.3.1 CADD files developed for CPG are subject to the standards and procedures detailed herein.
3.3.2 All CADD/BIM digital drawing files will be submitted in either AutoCAD .dwg, Revit .rvt or
Bentley MicroStation .dgn file format unless noted otherwise or alternative software has been
proposed and accepted. In addition, the following are requirements:
a. The file type and software version is to be confirmed with CPG project team prior to start
of all work.
b. File types submitted must be compatible with CPG digital requirements for viewing/editing.
c. CPG reserves the right to request .dwg exports for internal review irrespective of the
software selected.
3.3.3 Drawings shall be uploaded to the CADD/BIM drawing viewing platform in the respective
Design Submissions location.
3.3.4 Submission milestones are defined in the specific Project contract and approved by CPG
management.
3.3.5 CADD files developed for other Project stakeholders are subject to their standards and
procedures.
3.3.6 In addition, each contract drawing will also be submitted in Adobe .pdf file format, via the
Document Control System, meeting the following requirements:
1) The name of each digital .pdf file set must match the contract drawing number.
2) Portable document format (PDF) files may contain vector or raster data.

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3) Each PDF file must be identical to the hard copy and the electronic file of the submitted
drawing.
3.3.7 It is preferred that submissions not be made via CD-ROM/DVD-ROM; however, for
submissions on CD-ROM or DVD-ROM, the disk label must contain the following:
1) CPG Contract Number and Project Title
2) “Issued for” Milestone/Submission
3) Date of Issue
4) Consultant’s Company Logo
5) If the submission spans multiple disks, number the disks including disk number and total
number of disks (for example, Disk 1 of 3).

3.4 CADD Data Submission

3.4.1 CADD data files submitted to CPG must meet the following conditions:
1) A Root folder is created within the respective Corridor location where applicable, and named
by Project or Contract name and Contract number. Coordinate/confirm with respective CPG
submittal manager prior to submission.
2) The following must be located in the Root Folder
a. Title Block Files
b. Template/Seed Files
c. Consultant-updated Layer list and updated CTB if they are new or have changed
(AutoCAD)
3) Files must be in discipline-specific folders, named as CPG_Discipline. The following is a
typical subfolder structure used by CPG for all new Projects:
a. CPG_Arch Architectural
b. CPG_Land Landscape
c. CPG_Civil Civil and Geotechnical
d. CPG_Elec Electrical, TPSS, and Power Distribution
e. CPG_Mech Mechanical
f. CPG_Pad Property Alignment
g. CPG_Sys Signals, SCADA, Comms, CCTV, Security, Fire Alarm and Fare
h. CPG_Struc Structural
i. CPG_Track Track/Rail
j. CPG_Survey Survey
k. CPG_WF&S Wayfinding, and Signage
4) Drawing List (FileList.xls) for all contract drawing sheets and digital files to be included.
5) Legacy CADD files acquired from CPG for reference purposes must also be included with the
submission for conducting the CADD file format review of digital files.
6) If a topographic survey is required, then the Consultant or PCo will prepare a Topographic
drawing library based on the CPG_Topographic_Feature_Table.xls or submit an alternative
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Consultant or PCo will prepare a Civil 3D .dwg or an Inroads .dtm file. If the DTM is prepared
in Inroads then a translation application (CADD to Inroads conversion tool) will be required to
transfer the applicable CADD feature codes to the Inroads.dtm file. The Consultant or PCo will
develop an application for this purpose.
a. Topographic surveys must also be made available in pdf, and .dwg format if requested by
CPG.
3.4.2 All milestone submissions must include a complete set of digital files developed by the
Consultant or ProjectCo (PCo), including files that have not been modified since the previous
submissions.

3.5 CADD Data Submission Review

3.5.1 CPG CADD staff and/or Technical Advisors will review all digital file submissions to verify
compliance with this Manual.
3.5.2 Submissions failing to meet requirements will be returned to the Consultant or PCo with a
listing of non-compliances that need to be addressed, corrected, and resubmitted.

3.6 Design Review Submission

3.6.1 For a design review submittal, the following steps will occur:
1) The Consultant or PCo will prepare the Design Review Package for submission.
2) Ensure that all required stamps (Eg. Progress stamp) are visible in plotted drawings.
3) The Consultant or PCo saves design files in the native digital format and in PDF format, and
submits to CPG management and the CPG Submittal Manager for review.
4) The Consultant or PCo saves a drawing listing as a FileList.xls file, and submits to CPG
management and CPG Submittal Manager.
5) The CPG CADD Team receives the digital CADD files (.dgn or .dwg or .rvt and PDF) and
Drawing Listing (FileList.xls) for review.
6) CPG reserves the right to request files in AutoCAD format (.dwg) regardless of the software
platform used to generate the drawings
7) Non-compliances will be noted in a noncompliance report (NCR) and returned to PCo for
action.
8) If the native format is a three dimensional format (model), coordinate with CPG regarding
compatibility and interoperability requirements (Eg. .dwg versus IFC or COBie file formats).

3.7 Building Permit, As-built, Tender, and Construction

Submissions
3.7.1 See section 3.12 for additional Drawings Submissions requirements specific to As-built
drawings.
3.7.2 Autodesk AutoCAD
1) For submission of files during Tender, Issued for Construction, and As-built stages, verify that
the following has been addressed:
a. All design work including dimensions and annotations shall be created in model space.
b. Dimensions are not permitted to be exploded.
c. Use of external reference files (XRefs) should be minimized wherever possible.

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d. XRefs, when possible, shall be attached, not overlaid. Insertion point is to be at 0, 0

unless otherwise impractical
e. Include all files, both graphic and non-graphic, required for accessing (e.g., raster files,
plot style, text styles, etc.)
f. Submitted CAD drawings shall be purged of all un-referenced data and elements
including: line types, blocks, layers, shapes and text styles.
g. The colour of all drawing elements should be set to BYLAYER, colour shall not be set by
object.
h. Blocks shall be created on Layer 0, and shall not be mirrored, or inserted with scale factor.
Insertion point to be at 0, 0 unless otherwise impractical.
i. Limit excessive use of hatch patterns to avoid unnecessarily large files. Solid hatches
shall be with the SOLID command. Using dense hatch patterns to create solid fill shall not
be permitted in the drawing set
j. Continuous linear elements such as contour lines, or curb lines, shall be constructed with
continuous polylines
3.7.3 Autodesk Revit
1) For submission of files during Tender, Issued for Construction, and As-built stages, verify that
the following has been addressed/provided:
a. Provide all linked support models
b. Check that all linked reference files (including .dwg if used) are submitted at each
submission stage.
c. Models shall be compacted and purged of unused elements
d. Test all families and parameters prior to submission:
i This should be done as the model is developed to ensure that model behaves
correctly when they are modified. This is a best practice.
ii Where real world examples come in typical sizes, pre-defined types should be
generated.
iii Standard parameter names should be used whenever possible.
e. Ensure compliance with industry best practices for Revit modelling.
3.7.4 Bentley Microstation 2D/3D
1) For submission of files during Tender, Issued for Construction, and As-built stages, verify that
the following has been completed:
a. All external references contained on Sheet files must have the display turned on. Detach
any reference files that are not required prior to submission.
b. Check that all attached reference files are submitted at each submission stage.
c. Delete all graphical elements located outside the Title Block frame. This does not apply to
the standard elements contained in the Title Block reference file (CPG_EngBord1.dgn).
2) Master files referenced by multiple disciplines must only be submitted once at each
submission and located in the folder of the discipline responsible for the file content. This will
eliminate the possibility of file duplication, submitted in multiple locations.(Bentley Microstation
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3.7.5 For Building Permit only:

1) Ensure Qualification and Registration information is correct, visible, signed and submitted to
CPG management and the CPG Submittal Manager.
3.7.6 For Tender documents only:
1) After a Project has been issued for tender, no revisions can be made without instructions from
CPG management.
2) When it has been determined that a revision to the drawings is required, an addendum must
be issued.
3.7.7 For Issued for Construction drawings only:
1) Consultant or PCo verifies that no revisions have been made to the drawings since the final
Addendum was issued without specific instructions from CPG management.
2) Consultant or PCo submits all applicable digital files (.dgn or .dwg or .rvt and PDF), along with
plotted files and support or linked files to CPG.
3) CPG forwards the digital files (.dgn or .dwg and PDF) to the CADD Team via Document
Control for review.
3.7.8 Final steps for all submittals:
1) Confirm the appropriate stamp is visible, reflecting the submission type.
2) If a digital professional seal is required, place the seal in the appropriate location in the Title
Block.
3) Prepare and wet seal full-size hard copy plots (if the seal was not applied electronically), and
then sign, date, and submit the hard copies to CPG.
4) Once all design review comments are addressed, all final digital files (.dgn or .dwg or .rvt and
PDF) and hard copies are submitted, and all required CPG approvals obtained, the documents
are authorized for release by CPG.

3.8 Addendum Submission

3.8.1 When creating an addendum, follow this procedure:
1) Consultant or PCo advises the CPG Project Manager of proposed revisions.
2) The CPG Project Manager approves the revision and provides the Consultant or PCo with the
addenda requirements.
3) Consultant or PCo applies revisions to the drawings.
4) Consultant or PCo applies a revision cloud, delta, and revision notes in the Title Block
Revision Box.
5) Consultant or PCo prepares and wet seals full-size hard copy plots (if seal is not applied
electronically), and then signs, dates, and submits plots to CPG.
6) Consultant or PCo submits all digital files (.dgn or .dwg or .rvt and PDF) to CPG.
7) CPG forwards the digital files (.dgn or .dwg or .rvt and PDF) to the CADD Team via Document
Control for review.

3.9 Subsequent Addendum

3.9.1 When a subsequent addendum revision is required for a drawing that was previously issued
for an Addendum, the following must occur:

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1) Remove the previous cloud, leaving only the delta and the revision information in the Title
Block Revision Box as an indicator of the previous Addendum.
2) Place a new cloud around the revised area with a consecutive revision numbered delta.
3) Enter the Addendum information into the Title Block Revision Box.
4) Consultant or PCo submits all digital files (.dgn or .dwg or.rvt and PDF), along with plotted
files, to CPG management.
5) CPG forwards the digital files (.dgn or .dwg or.rvt and PDF) to the CADD Team via Document
Control for review.

3.10 Revision Cloud and Delta

3.10.1 Revisions must be identified by a delta and a cloud encompassing the extent of the revision.
3.10.2 Revisions shall be recorded in the appropriate location in the Drawing Identification Block. All
amendments or revisions to preliminary, contract or standard drawings shall be recorded in the
revision column as follows:
1) All revisions to preliminary drawings and sketches shall be recorded, initialled and dated in the
revision column. Each revision shall be numbered sequentially starting with number one (1).
Should a preliminary drawing become a contract drawing, all noted revisions shall be removed
from the revision column.
2) All amendments or revisions to contract drawings shall be recorded, initialled and dated in the
revision column. Amendments made during the tender period (by addendum) or revisions
made afterward during construction (by change order) shall be numbered sequentially starting
with number one (1) and shall be clearly marked to identify the change. The revision number
shall be placed directly below the revision cloud in the bottom border to highlight the change
location. Description of the change, in the revisions column shall be brief, and should include
the change order number. Amendments made during the tender period need not be described,
but reference to the “Addenda No” should be indicated. When a drawing is redrawn or a new
drawing added, the revision column should indicated “Redrawn” or “New Drawing”
respectively. If there are previous revisions on a drawing to be redrawn, then the next
sequential revision number shall be used on the redrawn drawing.

3.11 Subsequent Revisions

3.11.1 If a drawing has several revisions, the following must occur:
1) Remove the previous cloud, leaving only the delta and revision number as an indicator of the
previous revision.
2) Place a new cloud around the revised area with a consecutive revision numbered delta.
3) Enter the change information into the Title Block revision box.
4) The Consultant or PCo will submit all digital files (.dgn or .dwg or .rvt and PDF), along with the
plotted files, to CPG.
5) The CPG Project Manager or CPG Submittal Manager will forward the digital files (.dgn or
.dwg or.rvt and PDF) to the CADD Team via Document Control for review.

3.12 As-Built Drawings Submissions Only

3.12.1 See section 3.7 for additional Drawings Submissions requirements that apply to all Building
Permit, Tender, Construction as well as As-built, Submissions

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3.12.2 As-built drawings provide a record of what was actually constructed, incorporating changes
made during construction, so that future work may be designed and built without encountering
unforeseen situations.
3.12.3 After acceptance by CPG, the Consultant or PCo will submit electronic CADD/BIM files (.dgn
or .dwg or .rvt and PDF), along with: 1 set of full-size record prints and 2 sets of 11x17
reduced size record prints for compliance review.
3.12.4 CPG management will forward the CADD files (.dgn or .dwg or .rvt and PDF), along with
record prints, to the Consultant or PCo via Document Control for all changes to be
incorporated onto the CADD files.
3.12.5 When preparing as-built drawings, follow this procedure:
1) Verify that all change information (including field instructions) is included in the electronic files.
2) Incorporate the Contractor’s changes during construction.
3) Remove all revision deltas and clouds.
4) Delete all miscellaneous information or graphics outside the border that are not required.
5) Detach all reference files that are not displayed or required.
6) Ensure the As-Built Drawing stamp is visible in the title block.
7) Remove all revision notes and dates that are in the Title Block Revisions section.
8) Plot full-size hard copy prints and submit, together with the Contractor’s record (as-built) prints,
to CPG.
9) Create PDF files (full-size) of each sheet file with their Contract Drawing Number, and submit
to the CADD Team.

4. Drawing Standards - General

4.1 Template/Seed Files
4.1.1 All CADD files must be created using a common template/seed file as described in Section
3.1.
4.1.2 The Seed files to be used will be located in each Project root directory (Eg. .Standards > RES
> Seed) or (.Standards > RES > Template).

4.2 Local Coordinate System

4.2.1 Coordinates system and File origin shall be confirmed with CPG Project Team and/or
Submittal manager prior to commencement of work.
4.2.2 Note: This section applies to BIM drawings and to CADD drawings where applicable.
4.2.3 In certain cases, it may be applicable to work in a Local Coordinate System where the PSF is
1.0000 and the drawing is rotated to Site North. The drawing transformation parameters for the
transformation of the drawings from GCS to LCS and reverse and including a minimum of two
check coordinate located in each coordinate system shall be derived by the Survey Lead and
provided by the CPG project manager. The transform may be performed manually or by using
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4.2.4 The 2D transformation parameters typically transform the drawing from the large GCS values
to smaller LCS values (near 0,0) in order to easily distinguish between the two coordinate
systems.
Transformation Origin Point for Rotation and Scale - Northing, Easting (m)
Step 1 - Rotation about Transformation Origin Point (Positive rotates drawing clockwise)
Decimal Degrees or DD,MM,SS
Step 2 - Scale using PSF about Transformation Origin Point
Step 3 - Move - Northing, Easting (m)
Check Points
Subsequent to the transformation always confirm that the transformation has been applied
correctly by using the Coordinate Check points.
Northing, Easting in GCS
Northing, Easting in LCS
4.2.5 The transformation may be reversed – LCS to GCS by changing the signs on each parameter
and applying the transformation steps in the reverse order (ie Step 3, Step 2, Step 1). Always
use the check points to confirm that the reverse transformation has been performed correctly.

4.3 Geodetic Coordinate System (GCS)

Note: This Section applies to all CADD/BIM drawings.
Unless otherwise approved by CPG, all CADD positional coordinates shall be referenced to
the Metrolinx geodetic coordinate system (“GCS”). The Metrolinx GCS is defined as follows:
• Horizontal Datum: North American Datum 1983, Canadian Spatial Reference System
v6 adjustment (NAD83 CSRSv6)
• Vertical Datum: Canadian Geodetic Vertical Datum 1928, 1978 adjustment, (CGVD
28:78adj)
• Map Projection: 3-degree Modified Transverse Mercator Zone 10 (MTM z10)
4.3.1 Global Origin (Bentley Microstation only)
1) For projects in Toronto, Global Origin = -316474 East, -846474 North and 0 Elevation (as
reported within MicroStation V8i Version).
2) For projects in other locations, Global Origin = 0, 0, 0 (as reported within MicroStation V8i
Version).
3) Do not change or work to a different Global Origin for CPG Program or Project drawings.
4) Bentley Microstation Working Units
a. All Microstation-based CADD and BIM files shall use Units of Resolution according to the
Seed/template file unless specified otherwise.
i Master/Project Units = metres (m)
ii Sub-units = millimetres (mm)
iii CADD Advanced Units of Resolution = 100,000 per m
iv BIM Advanced Units of Resolution = 1000,000 per m

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4.4 Drawing Scale

4.4.1 All CADD files reference the Geodetic Coordinate System(GCS) or the Local Coordinate
System (LCS) using metric units unless unique circumstances dictate the use of imperial. Any
variation from metric must be approved by CPG. Note: The CPG Title Block file contains
several bar scales representing commonly used drafting scales.
4.4.2 General rules to follow for drawing scale include the following:
1) All scale drawings must be drawn to scale.
2) Commonly accepted scales include: 1:1, 1:5, 1:10; 1:20, 1:25, 1:50: 1:75, 1:100, 1:125, 1:200,
1:250, 1:300, 1:400, 1:500, 1:750, 1:1000, 1:1200, 1:5000, and their 10x multiplications
3) Whenever possible, avoid creating drawing sheets containing multiple scales. If multiple
scales must be used on the same drawing sheet, subdivide the drawing into separate areas by
the scale being used, and include bar scales for each different scale.
4) Produce Master files (‘m’) at 1:1 metric scale. (Bentley Microstation only)

4.5 Units
4.5.1 All CADD and BIM files shall use Metric Working Units according to the Seed/template file or
as required by specific CPG Project leadership
1) Project Units = metres (m) or millimetres (mm)
2) Sub-units or optional units = millimetres (mm) or as required by CPG Project leadership

4.6 Drawing Number

4.6.1 Guidance: Drawings that are named in a consistent manner and that follow an agreed-upon
convention are easier to navigate and reduces the likelihood of misunderstanding or error. A
thoughtfully crafted drawing naming system correlates drawing and sheet numbers in a
meaningful way with CADD file names thus increasing ease of use.
4.6.2 The drawing number contains a Project-unique number consisting of four distinctive fields, as
follows:
1) Contract Name – CPG-issued Project designation
2) Discipline – Letter identifying the design discipline. See Appendix A – “Naming Conventions”.
3) Discipline Series – number identifying the design discipline drawing series (0-9). This number
is used to help partition drawing sets
4) Drawing Number – Sequential numerical value identifying the drawing sheet in three digits.
Additional fields shall be confirmed with CPG project managers.

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5) Drawing order in the contract book shall be established by numbering every sheet (1, 2, 3 of
total number of sheets, e.g. 1/28) on all sheets, in the box at the bottom right-hand corner,
adjacent to the drawing number, in the sequence desired. New drawings added after the
contract book has been prepared, shall be placed in the order desired, by using the preceding
sheet number followed by the letter A, B, C, etc

FIGURE 4-1 DRAWING NUMBERING Discipline Series (0-9)

xx
(000-999)
(Assigned by procurement)

General rules to follow when assigning drawing numbers include:

i Letters I, O, and X are not used to prevent confusion between upper case letters and
numbers.
ii Drawing numbers do not need to share common numbers with the Sheet number.
iii Once a drawing number has been assigned and issued, it must not be modified.
iv If a drawing is retired from a submission set, its number may not be re-used.
v If a new drawing is inserted into a submission set, the drawing number must be
appended with an alpha character (for example, 1000, 1001, 1001A, 1001B, 1002).
vi Appendix A-1 provides a full list of drawing numbers.

TABLE 0-4: DISCIPLINE DESIGNATORS

A – Architectural L – Landscape X – Signals, SCADA,Etc.
C – Civil and Geotechnical Z – Survey W – Wayfinding & Signage
M – Mechanical S – Structural T – Track or R –Rail
E – Electrical P – Property G – Other
K – Communications

6) Sheet Number
a. The Sheet number contains a Project-unique three- to five-digit designator (for example,
001, 002, 003…999, 1000, 1000A, and so on).
b. Sheet numbers are assigned at the 100% Review Pre-final Submission.
c. General rules to follow when assigning Sheet Numbers include:
i Sheet numbers must be in sequential order.
ii They do not need to share common numbers with the Drawing number.
iii Append the sheet number with an alpha character if a new sheet is inserted into a
submission set (for example, 001, 002, 002A, 002B, 003).

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4.7 Title Block

4.7.1 All drawings must contain a title block (CPG_EngBord1.dwg or CPG_EngBord1.dgn) attached
as a reference file. In AutoCAD, the titleblock shall reside in ‘Paperspace’, not in ‘Model
Space’. In Revit, files (.rvt) shall have the title block family pre-loaded into the model.
4.7.2 The title block file contains elements, such as text and data fields with preset attributes, which
may be copied into the active design file and then edited as required (Bentley Microstation).
4.7.3 CPG will provide a title block file as part of the CADD Information Package.

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Figure 4-2 CPG Standard Title Blocks

Note: See Section 4. Drawing Standards

General for Field formats and
descriptions.

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4.7.4 Figure 4-1 shows corresponding fields):

1) Project Title:
a. For Projects involving single locations, the Main Project Title area in the Title Block file
contains the following information fields ():
i Project Location or Facility Name
ii Main Project Title
iii Drawing Title
FIGURE 4-3 MAIN PROJECT SINGLE LOCATION

Title data entered by the

user for each sheet.

b. For Projects involving multiple locations, the Main Project Title area in the Title Block file
contains the following information fields (Figure 4-3):
i Main Project Title
ii Project Location or Facility Name
iii Drawing Title
FIGURE 4-4 MAIN PROJECT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

Title data entered by the

user for each sheet.

2) Drawing Number – See section 4.6 for detailed description

3) Sheet Number – See section 4.6.26) for detailed description
4) File Creation and Checked Field
a. This area of the Title Block file contains the names of the individuals responsible for the
Designed, Drawn, Checked, and Approved tasks, and the dates these tasks were
performed.
b. Enter the name as first name initial (period) last name (for example, J.SMITH).
c. Enter the date as YYYY/MM/DD (for example, 2016/01/01).
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5) Revision Box Data Fields

a. Revisions made after tender must be tracked in the Revision Box area of the Title Block
file.
b. Revisions are numbered, dated, and briefly described by an Addendum number or
Contract Change number, as outlined in Section 3.8.
6) Bar Scales
a. The basic scale used on each drawing shall be noted numericaly and shown graphically
where indicated in the titleblock, unless noted otherwise. Scale shall be indicated on all
scale drawings.
b. Single Bar Scale - The Bar Scale area of the Title Block file contains a graphical bar and
corresponding numerical value that represents the drafting scale used when plotted at a
full drawing size.

FIGURE 4-5 BAR SCALE (SINGLE SCALE DRAWINGS)

Numerical Value of Scale

c. Dual Bar Scale - If the information placed on the drawing sheet uses vertical and
horizontal scales, turn off the level “tc_Border_Scale Text,” and turn on the level
“tc_Horiz_Vert_Scales.” Copy the appropriate bar scales that are located in the Title Block
file (Section 4.10) and place accordingly (Bentley Microstation Only).
FIGURE 4-6 BAR SCALE (DUAL SCALE DRAWINGS)

d. If the information placed on the drawing sheet uses multiple scales, an “AS SHOWN” is
entered in the border area and the appropriate bar scales are placed under the title
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e. For sheets that contain drawings that are not all to scale and do not have a numeric
dimension value, an “N.T.S.” is entered in the border area in place of “AS SHOWN.”
Standard bar scales are located in the Title Block file (Bentley Microstation).
FIGURE 4-7 BAR SCALE (MULTIPLE SCALE DRAWINGS)

7) Consultant’s Identification Box

a. Place Consultant’s name, logo, and contact information in this location of the Title Block
file.
b. The Subconsultant’s logo may be included within the Title Block if required.
8) Professional Seal(s)
a. Architectural
i An Architect’s seal I required in accordance with Regulation 27 under the Architects
Act, for those documents within an Architect’s required scope accompanying
application for building permit or to be used to govern construction, enlargement, or
alteration of a building as stated in the Regulation.
ii In addition to the Building Permit Application Drawings, those documents which
govern construction, enlargement or alteration of a building of
Architectural scope include sketches and drawings accompanying applications for
site plan control, committee of adjustment, other authorities having jurisdiction, site
instructions, change orders or change directives, as described by the Ontario
Association of Architects (OAA).
b. Engineering
i Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO) requires final engineering drawings to be
sealed by a registered professional engineer. PEO defines “final” as “final for the
purposes intended.” Final drawing submissions are clarified in the next paragraph.
PEO requirements will be followed for all electronic and hard copy drawing
submissions for CPG Projects.
ii Final drawings will be sealed with the engineer’s P.Eng. stamp and signature for
Reference Concept Design (RCD), Request to Qualify and Quote (RQQ), Building
Permit Applications, Issued for Tender (IFT), and Issued for Construction, and Record
drawings. The engineer’s seal is not required on drawings submitted for interim
technical review during design development (that is, 10%, 30%, 60%, or 90%
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9) Progress Stamp
a. Progress stamps are used to identify the Project design stage at each milestone or
submission. CPG management will instruct the Project Team to display the appropriate
progress stamp.
b. At all times, there must be a progress stamp visible on drawings, and it must be consistent
throughout the entire document set.
c. Shows standard progress stamps used at CPG.
FIGURE 4-8 STANDARD PROGRESS STAMPS

Level CPG_Stamp_1 Level CPG_Stamp_11_100%

Level CPG_Stamp_11_10% Level CPG_Stamp_5

Level CPG_Stamp_11_30% Level CPG_Stamp_8

Level CPG_Stamp_11_60% Level CPG_Stamp_9

Level CPG_Stamp_11_100% Level CPG_Stamp_10

Level CPG_Stamp_6 Level CPG_Stamp_12

Level CPG_Stamp_7 Level CPG_Stamp_13

4.8 Standard Graphical Elements

4.8.1 The Title Block file has the standard graphical elements along the right-hand side that are to
be copied into the active design file, placed with proper levels, and revised as required.
1) Elements included are ():
a. Standard North Arrow d. Section Callouts g. Leader Lines and Callouts
b. Bar Scales e. Text and Font Standards h. Matchlines
c. Title Headers f. Revision Cloud and Delta

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Figure 4-9 Standard Elements

Standard Elements for MicroStation Users Symbols and Callouts

for AutoCAD users

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4.8.2 Orientation
1) General rules to follow for the orientation of drawings include:
a. Plans must be oriented so that stationing progresses from left to right.
b. North points to the top of the sheet whenever possible.
c. All plan views are oriented in the same direction.
d. Notes and dimensions are to be read from bottom or right-hand side of the sheet.
e. Do not rotate the CADD files; instead, rotate the views to orient the drawing horizontally or
vertically.
f. Do not move, scale, or rotate plan view data.
g. Do not move away from proper World Coordinates or Global Origin, as discussed in
Section 5.3.
h. Do not scale or rotate the referenced Title Block file.
i. All elevation drawings and longitudinal sections must not be rotated (set View Rotation
setting to Top), with the exception of plan or part plan drawings that can be rotated to
align with the station layout or alignment drawings.
4.8.3 Line Work
1) Guidance: Line work shall be of sufficient size, weight, and clarity to be read easily from a print
which has been reduced to one-half size. Lines denoting a structural outline or centreline, etc.,
shall have even thickness and uniformity within a set of Contract Drawings
2) Line Weights: Line weights shall show a clearly visible difference in plotted line weights on
both full- and half- size plots.
3) Line Styles
a. General rules to follow for line styles include:
i Line styles, like line weights, aid in communicating different elements in a drawing.
The standard line styles, shipped with AutoCAD, Revit, or Microstation must be used.
Include legends where required to aid clarity.
ii Custom line styles should be avoided; no custom line style will be used without
approval from CPG.
iii If a custom line style is used, a legend must be included, and a digital file containing
the definition of the line style must be included with each digital data submission.
4) Autodesk AutoCAD
a. Linetype and lineweight shall be BYLAYER
4.8.4 Text Settings
1) General rules to follow for text settings include:
a. The CPG Program standard font for the annotation of drawings is True Type Font Arial.
b. Annotations, including general notes, data fields, and tags, will all be capital letters.
c. Active text heights (as well as other font attributes) can be set by matching the text
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d. Use different text heights as follows:

i 2.5 mm – Use in areas where the default text size does not fit (avoid this situation, if
possible).
ii 3.0 mm – Use as the default size for notes, dimensions, and common body text.
iii 4.0 mm – Use for subtitles and minor titles.
iv 6.0 mm – Use for major titles.
e. Use only fonts and heights indicated herein.
f. All text will be placed with left justification.
g. Do not underline notes.
h. Do not place notes over other graphics.
i. Place all annotations (including dimensions, notes, and titles) so they are legible and fully
readable when plotted at half size.
j. Reduce Title Block text width if required to fit within the Title Block box.
4.8.5 Dimension Settings
1) General rules to follow for dimension settings include:
a. Show all dimensions in millimetres (mm), except for elevations, chainages, alignments,
and site drawings, which are shown in metres (m).
b. Use automatic (true) dimensioning I.e real measurements; Manual input or override is not
permitted.
c. Use filled arrowheads for dimension terminators.
d. Settings for dimensions to be used in all CPG drawings are preset in the Template/Seed
file described in section 3.2.
4.8.6 Callouts
1) Callouts are symbols placed in a drawing to direct the reader to another location in the
document package.
2) General rules to follow for callouts include:
a. Do not drop callouts.
b. Do not revise the top line.
c. Do not scale or modify properties in any way (including text style and level).
d. If additional space is required for the drawing number field, stretch the reference bubble
‘tail’ to allow for the additional drawing number entries.
3) Guidance:
a. Sections: General rules to follow for section cuts include:
i Wherever possible, cut sections looking up and to the left unless another direction
provides better clarity.
ii Look in the direction of increasing grid references.
iii For elevations and cross-sections, identify sections with capital letters, omitting the
letters “O” and “I.”
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v Details are to be identified by Numbers.

vi Identify the drawing number where the section can be located in the bottom portion of
the callout.
vii Section cut lines do not need to be continuous as long as the route is clear.
FIGURE 4-10 SECTION CALLOUTS

b. Elevations: Elevation callouts using numbers direct the reader to drawings of both interior
and exterior elevations.
FIGURE 4-11 ELEVATION CALLOUTS

c. Enlargement plans: To clarify design intent, plan enlargements and details are used and
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FIGURE 4-12 PLAN ENLARGEMENT CALLOUTS

4.8.7 Annotations
1) General rules to follow for annotations include:
a. Place all text, dimensions, callouts, Title Block information (including titles, drawing and
sheet numbers, and drawing creation information) in the location most appropriate for the
selected software (Eg. Annotation Layers in AutoCAD, Model/drawing view in Revit, in the
Sheet file and not in the Master files for Bentley Microstation).
b. Place annotations so they do not obscure other graphics.
4.8.8 North Arrow: If the Sheet file requires a north arrow (for example, site plans, floor plans, and
plan details), copy the North Arrow from the right-hand side of the Title Block file and paste
into the top right-hand side of the active Sheet file, and then rotate the arrow as required.

4.9 Plotting
4.9.1 The CPG plotting environment uses the following modified pen tables/assignments for large-
format and tabloid-size devices:
1) Autodesk AutoCAD
a. Given the small number of pen styles provided/required by CPG, it is understood that new
pen styles will need to be added. If new pen styles are added, CTB must be provided by
PCo or consultant for all digital submissions. Otherwise, the following CTB files are
available:
i bw.ctb: Colour table for black and white plotting (preferred)
ii color.ctb: Colour table for colour plotting
2) Autodesk Revit
a. N/A – Utilize Object Styles and line types as found in template file
3) Bentley Microstation 2D/3D
a. tds600.pen: Pen table for full-size plotting
b. Vhalf.pen: Pen table for half-size plotting

4.9.2 The Title Block file contains non-print plotting guides, as follows ( and ):
1) Outer border 867 mm x 563 mm (solid line, non-printable)

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2) Inner border 863 mm x 559 mm (dashed line, printable 34 inches x 22 inches ANSI D)

FIGURE 4-13 PLOTTING GUIDE FIGURE 4-14 PLOTTING GUIDE SIZING

5. CADD Requirements
5.1 Dimensions and Chainage
5.1.1 All CADD drawing dimensions and alignment chainages shall be illustrated as ground
measurements. For CADD drawings referencing a Geodetic Coordinate System (GCS), the
grid distances shall be converted to ground distances by applying the Project Scale Factor
(PSF) where.
Ground Distance = Grid Distance / PSF
5.1.2 The PSF will be computed by the CPG Survey Lead based on the GCS and provided by the
CPG Project Manager.
5.1.3 The PSF may vary along the extent of the project, in particular when the project extents run in
an east / west direction. For projects extending more than 10 km’s east / west then multiple
PSF’s may be provided for designated sections (areas) along the route.
5.1.4 The PSF has a minimal affect on short distance measurements. Dimensions not exceeding
150-metre (m) for MTM, or 50-metre (m) for UTM may not require a grid to ground dimension
conversion.
5.1.5 Drawings that have been transformed to a Local Coordinate System (LCS) with a PSF = 1 do
not require dimensions to be converted to ground distances. See Section 6.9.2 for
transformation of drawings from GCS to LCS.

5.2 File Naming Convention

5.2.1 Naming conventions for electronic drawing files allow CADD users to determine the contents
of a drawing without actually displaying the file. They also provide a convenient and clear
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5.2.2 Guidance:
1) Limit file names to a maximum 32 characters (before .ext).
2) Use A-Z Latin alphabet characters in upper and lower case.
3) Use numerical characters.
4) Avoid and omit characters that can be confused with others (that is, uppercase “O,” uppercase
“I,” and lowercase “L”).
5) Use an underscore to separate different fields in file names (for example,
Field1Field2_Field3_Field4.dgn or .dwg).
6) A hyphen is acceptable between the Discipline Series and the drawing number field.
7) Do not use spaces, and special characters are not to be used.
5.2.3 Line Prefix and Location Code
1) Consultants are required to use a prefix to identify the corridor the work is being submitted for,
as follows:
a. This prefix will consist of one, two, or three characters.
b. This prefix will be provided by CPG.
2) If applicable, PCo/Consultants will also be required to include a Location Code within the file
name to identify the location along the specific corridor.
5.2.4 Naming Fields
1) There are 2 main options for naming digital drawing files. Each option will need to be varied
slightly to accommodate BIM file naming. See A.4 for Suggested BIM file naming variations.
2) Option 1 – Currently used on LRT projects.
a. CADD file names contain distinctive Naming Fields (that is,
CPG_Field1Field2_Field3_Field4.dgn) to easily identify discipline, file type, drawing
group, and drawing description.
b. For a full list, see the CADD Naming Convention Matrix in Appendix A2.
3) Option 2 – Acceptable for current GO Transit projects
a. CADD file names contain distinctive Naming Fields (that is, CPG_Field2_Field3Field4-
Field5_Field6.dgn or .dwg) to easily identify discipline, file type, drawing group, and
drawing description.
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5.3 Autodesk AutoCAD

5.3.1 Pen assignment & standard GO transit drawing sheet – ANSI /ISO A1 size (unit in metric)* all
files shall be saved in Autocad version 2012 format unless noted otherwise. See Appendix
B.1.1 for additional.

No. Colour Pen Size

1 Red 0.15
2 Yellow 0.25
3 Green 0.20
4 Cyan 0.45
5 Blue 0.35
6 Magenta 0.25
7 White 0.25
8 Grey 0.15
9 Light Grey 0.10
252 Grey (screen) 0.10

Others – at 0.25mm or as required by the Consultant.

5.3.2 Layers, Naming, and Organization

1) ProjectCo and/or the Consultant shall name layers according to the “AIA CAD Layer
Guidelines” Version 3 or later.
a. Use of optional fields is at discretion of ProjectCo/Consultant but shall be in conceptual
compliance with the Standard and the Principles outlined in 5.3.2 subsection 2) below.
2) Principles
a. CADD drawings in AutoCAD shall be structured clearly using Layers.
b. Elements in the CAD file must be allocated according to their correct Layer. Eg. Doors
must be assigned to Door Layer, Property Line elements shall be assigned to a Layer for
Property Lines, etc.
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c. The organizational structure shall be understandable by end-users. I.e Layers shall be

named so that the owner and any subsequent consultants may use and understand the
files without requiring additional clarification.
3) Additional guidance for layers can be found in other parts of this Manual, including but not
limited to sections: 3.7.2, 4.8.3, 4.8.7.
5.3.3 Use “e-Transmit” for submission or obtain approval from CPG for alternative document
submission strategy.
1) Include all related attachments and submit ‘ctb’ file (if modified from CPG-provided template)
to CPG project group with each drawing submission.
5.3.4 Titleblocks
1) CPG will supply the latest title block in electronic format both in block and layout template
settings for Project Co/ Consultant to use as default. Please see following AutoCAD-specific
requirements below:
a. Any proposed modifications must be submitted for approval by CPG prior to drawing
production.
b. The layout of the title block, including the reference drawings and revision columns, shall
be as indicated on Figure 4-2 CPG Standard Title Blocks.
c. Please insert and edit attribute w/attedit command.
d. DO NOT explode or rename block or treat as external reference in order to maintain the
attribute’s integrity.
e. Insert block @0,0,0 Original scale: 1 to 1 mm
f. Drawing size: See section 4.7
5.3.5 Signature Page & Title Page Templates
i CPG will supply Signature Page templates and Title Page templates for consultant
use. (.dwt file can be saved in user’s AutoCAD application template location for quick
layout creation)
ii Filenames of provided files will be as follows:
A. [Client entity]-[ANSI or ISO 216 A-Series page size]-signsheet.dwg
Example “CPG-A1-signsheet.dwg”

B. [Client entity]-[ANSI or ISO 216 A-Series page size]-titlepage.dwg

Example “GO-ANSI-D-signsheet.dwg”

iii Copy drawing file and rename to suit. DO NOT explode or rename block.
iv Edit attribute w/attedit command.
v For consultants preparing work for GO Transit, use Drawing size ‘ANSI D’ 558.8 mm
x 863.6 mm (22” x 34”) Plot to limits.
vi Layer: ‘BORDER_NOT_PLOT’ plotting function has been disabled; Do not change
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5.4 Bentley Microstation 2D/3D

5.4.1 Levels
1) Each element of a design should be placed on the corresponding level according to the
structure in place for each discipline.
2) Elements can either be placed with their own independent symbol properties (colour, weight,
style, independent of the level library) or placed to use the symbology defined by the level
library (placement ByLevel). The ByLevel option for placing elements is the most effective way
to ensure file contents conform to the level standards.
3) Modification of levels within the standard drawing library is not permitted.
4) Any additional level requirements must be submitted to the CPG CADD Manager for approval
and possible inclusion into the standard drawing library files.
5) Level structures for new drawings are supplied by drawing library files. These files contain
standardized, preset level names and numbers, level descriptions, and graphical attributes
(colour, weight, and style).
5.4.2 CPG will provide the standard drawing libraries, as well as the CPG drawing library for the
Title Block file (*.dgn), as shown in Appendix A-4.
5.4.3 Master Files -‘m’ and ‘mx’
1) A Master file contains all graphical data for a specific area of a Project and is drawn at full
scale (scale 1:1).
2) Master files have no limits as to the extent of area they encompass.
3) Whenever possible, draw graphic elements within the Master file and then reference them into
various Sheet files to create the ‘ready-to-plot’ file.
4) Each discipline will have their own Master files, which will contain the data associated with
their respective discipline.
5) Depending on the size of the Project, each discipline will have a number of Master files that
they are responsible to create.
6) Some rules to follow when creating Master files include:
a. Use the Seed file (CPG_Seed2d.dgn) to create all Master files.
b. Include the ‘m’ (master) or ‘mx’ (master existing) designation when naming Master files
(Section 4.9, CADD File Naming Convention).
7) See Appendix B.2 for additional Bentley Microstation-specific requirements and guidance.

6. BIM Requirements
6.1 Context
6.1.1 Use of BIM in facilities planning, design, construction, maintenance and operations provides
tangible benefits and significant cost savings, and supports CPG’s core values of
accountability, efficiency, collaboration, communication, and excellence.
6.1.2 Designers using BIM will comply with this Manual and the following BIM standards (included):
1) CPG BIM Implementation Plan - Defines BIM implementation software, standards, and
requirements that will be followed during CPG facility design and construction contracts.
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2) CPG BIM Execution Plan Template - Designers will prepare and execute a BIM Execution
Plan in accordance with CPG’s BIM standards. The BIM Execution Plan will be maintained
throughout the contract.

6.2 BIM Object Standards and Interoperability

6.2.1 The National Building Specification (NBS) defines Building Information Modelling (BIM) as “the
means by which everyone can understand a building through the use of a digital model”.
According to NBS, “Modelling an asset in digital form enables those who interact with the
building to optimise their actions, resulting in a greater whole life value for the asset.” (NBL)
6.2.2 Given that each BIM platform vendor has their own approach to information handling, it is
important to set minimum requirements for information transfer in order to ensure that the
content in the database is useful at all points from initial design through construction to
maintenance and operations regardless of the selected platform. Ultimately, standardization of
BIM objects is essential in order to achieve the level of collaboration and interoperability that
makes the use of BIM worthwhile for the complete lifecycle.
6.2.3 Principles of Interoperability
1) Readability – As a basic requirement, it is essential to package information such that it is
possible to hold and exchange relevant data between different software applications
2) Consistency - creating digital assets using a consistent kit of parts will yield all of the benefits
that standardisation brings, thus it is important that a standardised approach be considered.
3) Relevance – In order for the digital model to remain relevant throughout the lifecycle, it must
be updated so that the legacy data does not become obsolete and un-usable. In other words,
it must be possible to update the model/database.
6.2.4 Compliance with Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) and Construction Operations Building
Information Exchange (COBie)
1) The BIM authoring software shall be compliant with the Industry Foundation Classes (IFC)
Coordination View (buildingSMART 2013) and shall be able to export to the Construction-
Operations Building information exchange (COBie) format, which is based on the IFC FM
Handover View.
2) The major BIM authoring software applications are IFC and COBie compliant. If
ProjectCo/Consultant are unsure whether the BIM authoring software meets this requirement
or how to export to IFC and COBie formats, contact the BIM authoring software vendor.
3) ProjectCo and/or Consultant(s) shall confirm specific Interoperability requirements (if any) with
CPG Project team prior to beginning work.
6.2.5 Reference Standards for Interoperability:
1) Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) is the leading interoperability standard, supported by all
major BIM vendors and supported by approximately 150 software applications worldwide. It is
developed and maintained by buildingSMART International as its "Data standard". As a data
format IFC is neutral (not the product of or favouring any particular vendor) and non-
proprietary.
2) COBie is a subset of the IFC standard that was selected as the model for the NBS BIM Object
standard. It is a simplified, non-geometric sub-set of IFC. This is a relational database that, in
its most simple form, can be a spreadsheet.
3) NBS BIM Object Standard v1.3 – A standard that defines how objects are created and named
to ensure interoperability of objects in the BIM environment.

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6.2.6 Open Standards and Collaboration

1) CPG encourages the use of open standards and collaboration tools to facilitate interoperability
among Designers, between Designers and Contractors, and between Designers and the
Owner.

6.3 BIM Utilization

6.3.1 ProjectCo/Consultant and their consultants shall use BIM authoring software to generate BIMs
that include all of the geometry, physical characteristics, and data needed to describe the
design and construction work of the Project.
6.3.2 The BIM content is the geometric, physical characteristics, and data needed to describe the
design and construction work of the building project. The Project Team shall identify the BIM
content required to meet the project needs and the deliverable requirements at each design
phase in the BIM Execution Plan.
6.3.3 ProjectCo/Consultants shall refer to executed LOD templates as stipulated in the
Contract/Project Agreement for each project as a plan for developing the model.

6.4 BIM-based Analyses

6.4.1 Unless otherwise noted, all analyses are to be based on the BIM. During the Project, the BIMs
developed by ProjectCo/Consultant and their consultants shall be used to:
1) Perform program validation - Designers shall use the Space Inventory produced to validate
that the Design complies with the General requirements of the Owner's Program as set out in
the project agreement and/or the PSOS.
2) Generate input for energy modelling/analysis
3) Identify and resolve interferences between disciplines.
4) Where applicable, generate schedules and inventories including: space inventories, equipment
schedules, etc.
6.4.2 For the Design Development and Construction Documents phases, the Designer and the
Designer’s Consultants shall use an automated interference checking application to identify
and resolve interferences among all of the disciplines creating BIMs and submit a report
summarizing the status of the 3D building systems coordination effort. Description of the
automated interference checking process shall be included in the BIM Execution Plan
developed by ProjectCo/Consultant and reviewed by CPG.

6.5 Well-Structured BIM

6.5.1 Parametric links shall be maintained within the models to ensure the automatic extraction of
Plans, Sections, Elevations, Schedules, and 3D views. All drawings at ¼” = 1’-0” scale or
smaller shall be representations of the BIM. For engineering disciplines, model all pipes,
conduits, or bundles 2” or greater in diameter.
6.5.2 Use correct object and spatial classifications that support the IFC format,extraction of COBie
data, and energy analysis if required.

6.6 3D Existing Condition Models

6.6.1 Existing condition models must be developed to LOD300 minimum, and contain model
elements feature-coded to CPG BIM standards. All submitted data shall be viewable and
compatible with the current version of Metrolinx Design review software.
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6.7 Model Files

6.7.1 A Model file is a unique file type used on a BIM Project; it contains 3D graphical data, as well
as the attribute data associated with each element.
6.7.2 Model files are created at full scale (1:1).
6.7.3 Model files have no limits to the extent of the area they encompass.
6.7.4 Each discipline will have discipline-specific Model files, containing the data associated with
their respective discipline.
6.7.5 Depending on the size of the Project, each discipline will have a number of Model files that
they are responsible to create.
6.7.6 CPG BIM Model File Types are outlined in Appendix A.4.

6.8 BIM File Naming Convention

6.8.1 BIM file naming follows the CADD File Naming Conventions (Appendix A.3) and are similar to
the CADD Naming Conventions, but with the following additions or modifications:
1) Field 1 – Discipline Designator: Contains the Discipline Designator for the Model file.
2) Field 2 – Model Type: Contains BIM file type designations specific to the type of model and
status of the objects within the model.
3) Field 3 – Model Contents: Describes the content of the discipline-specific elements being
modelled.

6.9 BIM Standards – Software specific

6.9.1 Autodesk Revit or similar
1) Model Structure
a. CPG may provide the required BIM Worksets, linestyles and object styles in a project
template file. ProjectCo/Consultant shall submit proposed worksets to CPG for review and
approval.
b. At a minimum, a workset shall be created for each linked discipline model in addition to
separate worksets for: Interiors, Shell, Site, Core, and FF&E.
c. Modification of worksets within the standard are not automatically permitted and must be
justified and approved by CPG.
d. Each element of a discipline model should be placed in the appropriate workset for that
element
e. Each discipline model must be linked into the ‘container model’ and assigned to its
respective workset.
6.9.2 Bentley Microstation
1) Model Structure
a. CPG will provide the required BIM level libraries as part of the Project kickoff CADD
Information Package.
b. Modification of levels within the standard level libraries is not permitted.
c. Each element of a model should be placed on the corresponding level or layer according
to the structure in place for each discipline.

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d. Elements can either be placed with their own independent symbology (colour, weight, and
style, independent of the level library) or placed to use the symbology defined by the level
library (placement ByLevel). The “ByLevel” option for placing elements is the most
effective way to ensure file contents conform to the level standards.
2) Model Files
a. Master files (extractions) are created from Model files and should be referenced into
various Sheet files to create the ‘ready-to-plot’ file.
b. Some rules to follow when creating Model files include:
i Use the discipline-specific Seed file to create Model files.
ii Discipline Master Models should be maintained so that the Project Master Model is
always an accurate representation of the all-inclusive model.
3) Cells and Cell Libraries
a. A cell is a combination of elements linked together as one symbol that can be placed into
a drawing.
b. These standard cells are grouped (by using file models) in specific discipline cell libraries
(with a .cel file extension).
c. The most current cell libraries will be provided by CPG as part of the CADD Information
Package.
d. Do not make any changes to the symbols or cell libraries.
e. General rules to follow when using cells include:
i Only use cells contained in the approved cell libraries or located in the right-hand side
of the Title Block file.
ii Do not use shared cells.
iii Do not drop cells.

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Appendix A Naming Conventions

A.1. Drawing Numbering Convention - Examples
MAPPING, ALIGNMENT, PROPERTY, and SURVEY
Location or Property
G0XXX Mapping, Alignment, Property and Survey
General Drawings, Notes and Abbreviations
G0XXX Existing Topography
G0XXX Property Requirements
Control and Topographic Surveys
G2XXX Horizontal and Vertical Control
G2XXX Topographical Survey
Alignment
G3XXX Track Alignment
G3XXX Alignment Information
Construction Layout
G4XXX Site Works, New Construction
G4XXX Road Profiles
G4XXX Construction Layout Plan
G4XXX Construction Layout Information
G4XXX Site Layout Details
G4XXX Site Elevations
CIVIL
General
C0XXX Civil, General Drawings, Notes and Abbreviations
C0XXX Site Access and Work Area
C0XXX Erosion Control
Hoarding, Removals, Traffic & Construction Staging
C2XXX Removals
C2XXX Traffic Maintenance Plans - Traffic Staging
C2XXX Pavement Markings and Signage - Per Stage
C2XXX Traffic Maintenance Plans
C2XXX Avenue Detour Alignment Data
C2XXX Temporary Traffic Signals
C2XXX Construction Staging Plan
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Grading, Paving & Restoration

C4XXX Site Grading Plan
C4XXX Pavement Restoration - Traffic Staging
C4XXX Pavement Markings and Signage
C4XXX Pavement Details
C4XXX Special Details
C4XXX Pavement Markings
C4XXX Streetscape Plan
C4XXX Streetscape Detail
UTILITIES
U1XXX Utilities, General Drawings, Notes and Abbreviations
U1XXX Existing Utilities
U1XXX Composite Utility Relocations
U1XXX Storm Sewer Relocation and Reinstatement
U1XXX Sanitary Sewer Relocation and Reinstatement
U1XXX Watermain Relocation and Reinstatement
U1XXX Watermain Profiles
U1XXX Hydro Relocation and Reinstatement
U1XXX Cable Relocation And Reinstatement
U1XXX Consumers Gas Relocation and Reinstatement
U1XXX Consumers Gas - Road Crossing Profile
GEOTECHNICAL
GT0XX Geotechnical, General Drawings, Notes and Abbreviations
GT1XX Monitoring & Instrumentation Plan
GT1XX Settlement Array Details and Legend
GT1XX Monitoring Instrument Locations
GT1XX Instrumentation Details
ARCHITECTURAL
Legends, Abbreviations, Wall Types
AAXXX Architectural, General Drawings, Notes and Abbreviations
AAXXX Location Plan
AAXXX Wall & Ceiling Types
AAXXX Ontario Building Code Matrix
AAXXX Under Platform Floor - Life Safety Plan
AAXXX Platform Floor - Life Safety Plan

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AAXXX Service Floor - Life Safety Plan

AAXXX Concourse Floor - Life Safety Plan
AAXXX Upper Concourse Floor - Life Safety Plan
AAXXX Ground Floor - Life Safety Plan
AAXXX Life Safety Sections
AAXXX Building Assembly and Material Types
Landscaping Drawings
ALXXX Overall Site Grading Plan
ALXXX Overall Seeding and Sodding Plan
ALXXX Sectional Grading Plan
ALXXX Entrance Layout & Grading Plan
ALXXX Grade Level - Landscape, Secondary Entrance
ALXXX Grade Level - Landscape, Main Entrance
ALXXX Grade Level - Landscape, Automatic Entrance
ALXXX Overall Planting Plan
ALXXX Planting Plan - Section
ALXXX Planting Plan - Entrance
ALXXX Planting Plan & Stormwater Management Pond
ALXXX Landscape Sections
ALXXX Planting Details
ALXXX Landscape Details
ALXXX Layout Plan Bike Rack Area
Site Plans
A1XXX Architectural Site Plan
A1XXX Site Plan - Sections
Key Plans
A15XX Area Plan
A15XX Grade Level Key Plan
A15XX Concourse, Platform & Substation Key Plans
A15XX Fire Separation- Key Plans & Code Analysis
A15XX Fire Separation- Key Sections & Egress Calculations
A15XX Grade Level Vents - Plan, Elevations & Details
A15XX Platform Level - Plan
A15XX Concourse Level - Plan
A15XX Concourse Level - Main & Secondary Entrance Plan

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A15XX Substation Level - Plan

A15XX Main Entrance Plan
A15XX Main Entrance Elevations
A15XX Main Entrance – Cross-section
A15XX Automatic Entrance Plan
A15XX Automatic Entrance Elevations
A15XX Automatic Entrance - Section
A15XX Secondary Entrance - Plans and Elevations
A15XX Vent Elevation and Plans
Floor & Roof Plans
A2XXX Platform Floor Plan
A2XXX Service Level Floor Plan
A2XXX Concourse Floor Plan
A2XXX Main Entrance Roof Plan
A2XXX Automatic Entrance Roof Plan
A2XXX Enlarged Plans for Public Restrooms (if required)
A2XXX Enlarged Plans for Staff Rooms (if required)
Reflected Ceiling Plans, Floor Finishing Plans & Furniture Layout
A3XXX Platform Level - Reflected Ceiling Plan
A3XXX Concourse Level - Reflected Ceiling Plan
A3XXX Main Entrance Reflected Ceiling Plan
A3XXX Platform Level - Floor Pattern Plan
A3XXX Concourse Level - Floor Pattern Plan & Details
A3XXX Secondary Entrance - Floor Pattern Plan
A3XXX Automatic Entrance Reflected Ceiling Plan
A3XXX Automatic Entrance - Floor Pattern Plan
A3XXX Main Entrance Floor Pattern Plan
A3XXX Exterior Paving Plan
A3XXX Main Entrance - Exterior Paving Pattern Plan
A3XXX Secondary Entrance - Exterior Paving Plan
A3XXX Automatic Entrance - Exterior Paving Pattern Plan
Exterior Elevations & Interior Elevations
A4XXX Platform Interior Elevations
A4XXX Concourse Interior Elevations
A4XXX Main Entrance Interior Elevations

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A4XXX Secondary Entrance Interior Elevations

A4XXX Automatic Entrance Interior Elevations
A4XXX Fence Details
Building Sections
A5XXX Whole Building Sections as Required – Coordinate/Confirm w/ CPG
Other Drawings as Required
A6XXX Unassigned – use series as required - Coordinate/Confirm w/ CPG
A7XXX Unassigned – use series as required - Coordinate/Confirm w/ CPG
All Details (Plans & Sections & Elevations Including Stairs, Elevators & Escalators)
A8XXX Platform & Concourse Levels, Longitudinal Section
A8XXX Main Entrance - Escalator Section
A8XXX Firefighters' Access - Plan, Section & Details
A8XXX Platform Level - Detailed Plans
A8XXX Platform Level - Elevations
A8XXX Concourse Level - Detailed Plans
A8XXX EAS Cabinet Details
A8XXX Substation Service Stair - Plans & Sections
A8XXX Substation Service Stair - Details
A8XXX Secondary Entrance - Stair Plan and Sections
A8XXX Main Entrance - Stair, Escalators - Plan and Sections
A8XXX Main Entrance Escalator - Details
A8XXX Platform & Concourse Levels - Escalator Plans & Sections
A8XXX Escalators Details
A8XXX Glazed Screen Details
A8XXX Typical Escalator Details
A8XXX Platform & Concourse Levels - Stair Plans & Sections
A8XXX Automatic Entrance - Stair Plan & Sections
A8XXX Platform Level - Service Ramp Elevations & Details
A8XXX Plenum Handrail Details
A8XXX Platform Level - Interior Wall Sections & Details
A8XXX Platform Level - Ceiling Details
A8XXX Platform Level - Floor Finish Details
A8XXX Floor Details
A8XXX Concourse Level - Wall Sections & Details
A8XXX Concourse Level - Stair and Balustrade Details

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A8XXX Concourse Level - Attendant’s Booth Plan, Elevations & Details

A8XXX Concourse Level - Attendant’s Booth Plans & Interior Elevations
A8XXX Concourse Level - Attendant’s Booth Section & Details
A8XXX Concourse Level - Attendant’s Anteroom & Washroom Interior Elevations
A8XXX Concourse Level - Staff Washroom Detailed Plan, Interior Elevations & Details
A8XXX Substation Level - Washroom
A8XXX Fare Barrier and Fare Collection Equipment
A8XXX Automatic Entrance Fare Barrier Details
A8XXX Secondary Entrance Section & Details
A8XXX Main Entrance Wall Sections
A8XXX Main Entrance Plan Details
A8XXX Main Entrance & Substation Details
A8XXX Automatic Entrance Wall Sections
A8XXX Automatic Entrance Plan Details
A8XXX Elevators - Plan & Details
A8XXX Typical Elevator Details
A8XXX Entrance Buildings - Typical Details
A8XXX Door & Door Frame Schedules
A8XXX Room Finish Schedules
A8XXX Standard Details - Gates & Barriers
A8XXX Standard Details - Barriers & Handrails
A8XXX Standard Details - Handrails
A8XXX Standard Details - Gates Handrails, Doors & Frames & Miscellaneous
A8XXX Window and Storefront Schedules, Elevations, and Details
A8XXX Roof details and Fall Arrest Details
Schedules & Millwork
A9XXX Door Schedule, Door & Frame Types & General Notes
A9XXX Door & Frame Details
A9XXX Concourse Door & Frame Details
Signage Location Plans
A95XX Site Signage Plan
A95XX Platform Signage Plan
A95XX Concourse Signage Plan
A95XX Entrance Signage Plan
A95XX Elevators Signage Partial Plans

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A95XX Stairs Signage Partial Plans

A95XX Signage Mounting Section Elevation
A95XX Signage Special Areas
A95XX Signage Non Standard Details
A95XX Miscellaneous signage for Safety, Security, Privacy, Bylaw, Civil Rights, and
General Information
STRUCTURAL
General
S0XXX Structural General Drawings, Notes, and Abbreviations
S0XXX Structural Key Plan & Profiles
S0XXX Track Level - Plan & Profile
S0XXX Platform and Concourse Levels - Key Plans
S0XXX Upper Concourse & Roof Levels - Key Plans
S0XXX Structural Tolerances
Station Running Structure
S1XXX Station Track Level Plan
S1XXX Station Platform Level Plan
S1XXX Station Concourse Level Plan
S1XXX Station Roof Level Plan
S1XXX Station Service Level Plan
S1XXX Station Longitudinal Section
S1XXX Station Cross-section Concrete Details
S1XXX Station Cross-section Reinforcing Details
S1XXX Invert and Roof Reinforcing Plan & Details
S1XXX Concourse Reinforcing Plan and Details
S1XXX Station End-wall Reinforcing Elevation and Details
S1XXX Station Side-wall Reinforcing Elevation and Details
S1XXX Station Shafts Sections & Details
S1XXX Column Schedule
Station Entrances
S2XXX Automatic Entrance - Concourse and Concourse Roof Plans
S2XXX Automatic Entrance - Grade Plan
S2XXX Automatic Entrance Roof Plan and Details
S2XXX Automatic Entrance Longitudinal Section
S2XXX Automatic Entrance Section and Details

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S2XXX Automatic Entrance Reinforcing Details

S2XXX Automatic Entrance - Beam Schedule
S2XXX Beam Reinforcing Section & Details
S2XXX Standard Drawings
S2XXX Lintel Schedule
S2XXX Secondary Entrance Plan & Section
S2XXX Secondary Entrance - Sections
S2XXX Secondary Entrance Reinforcing Details
S2XXX Main Entrance Location Plan
S2XXX Main Entrance Foundation Layout
S2XXX Main Entrance Foundation Sections
S2XXX Main Entrance Ground Floor Plan
S2XXX Main Entrance Substation Floor Plan
S2XXX Main Entrance Upper Concourse Floor Plan
S2XXX Main Entrance Vent Shaft
S2XXX Main Entrance Sections
S2XXX Main Entrance Roof Plan
S2XXX Main Entrance Foundation Reinforcing
S2XXX Main Entrance Drilled Pier Reinforcing
S2XXX Main Entrance Tie Beam Reinforcing
S2XXX Main Entrance Wall Sections - Reinforcing
S2XXX Main Entrance Upper Concourse Invert Reinforcing
S2XXX Main Entrance Control Room Reinforcing
S2XXX Main Entrance Ground Floor Reinforcing
S2XXX Main Entrance Substation Floor Reinforcing
S2XXX Main Entrance Columns
S2XXX Main Entrance Roof Reinforcing Plan & Sections
S2XXX Main Entrance Stair & Escalator Sections
S2XXX Main Entrance Stair & Escalator reinforcing
S2XXX Main Entrance Service Stair - Concrete Layout
S2XXX Main Entrance Service Stair - Reinforcing Details
Running Structure Vent Shafts, EEBs
S4XXX Crossover - Plan and Longitudinal Section
S4XXX Crossover - Concrete and Reinforcing Sections
S4XXX Crossover - Sump Pit Reinforcing Section and Details

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S4XXX Crossover Drop Site - Plan & Longitudinal Section

S4XXX Crossover Drop Site - Concrete Sections
S4XXX Crossover Drop Site - Reinforcing Sections
S4XXX Crossover - Tunnel Interface Details
S4XXX Exhaust Relief Shaft - Concrete
S4XXX Tunnel Ventilation Shaft - Concrete
S4XXX Ventilation Shaft - Plan & Sections
S4XXX Ventilation Shaft - Reinforcing Details
S4XXX Exhaust Discharge Vent
S4XXX Firefighters' Access - Plan & Sections
S4XXX Firefighters' Access - Reinforcing Details
S4XXX Outside Air Intake Shaft - Concrete & Reinforcing Details
S4XXX Stair - Reinforcing Details
S4XXX Automatic Entrance Stair - Reinforcing Details
S4XXX Concourse Level - Part Plan
S4XXX Miscellaneous Structural Details
S4XXX Structural Key Plan at Slab Invert Level
S4XXX Isolated Track Slab - Sections
S4XXX Reinforcing Details at Expansion Joints and Curbs
S4XXX Reinforcing Details at Maintenance Hole
S4XXX Reinforcing Details at Serviceway Cutout
S4XXX Miscellaneous Details
S4XXX Reinforcing Details at Recess Opening
S4XXX Track Drainage Pump Sump - Plan & Details
S4XXX Track Drainage Pump Sump - Sections
Retaining Walls
S6XXX Retaining Walls - Plan & Details
S6XXX Retaining Walls - Sections
S6XXX Underpinning
Excavation Support System
S7XXX Excavation Support System and Decking
S7XXX Excavation Support System - Sections
S7XXX Excavation Support System - Schematic Tunnel Liner Removal Sequence
S7XXX Excavation Support System - Main Entrance

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Demolitions
S8XXX Demolitions - Plan & Detail
MECHANICAL
General
M00XX Mechanical General Drawings, Notes, and Abbreviations
M00XX Mechanical Legend & Symbols
M00XX Mechanical Site Plan
M00XX Overall Under Platform Level Plan
M00XX Overall Platform Level Plan
M00XX Overall Concourse Level Plan
M00XX Overall Entrance Level Plan
Water Piping
M10XX Water Piping Under Platform Level Plan
M10XX Water Piping Platform Level Plan
M10XX Water Piping Concourse Level Plan
M10XX Water Piping Entrance Level Plan
M12XX Water Piping Sections
M12XX Water Piping Installation Details
M13XX Water Piping Schematics
M13XX Plumbing System Control Schematics
M136X Plumbing System Equipment Schedules
Drainage Piping
M20XX Drainage Piping Under Platform Level Plan
M20XX Drainage Piping Platform Level Plan
M20XX Drainage Piping Concourse Level Plan
M20XX Drainage Piping Entrance Level Plan
M22XX Drainage Piping Sections
M22XX Drainage Piping Installation Details
M23XX Drainage Piping Schematics
M23XX Drainage System Control Schematics
M236X Drainage System Equipment Schedules
Fire Protection
M30XX Fire Protection Under Platform Level Plan
M30XX Fire Protection Platform Level Plan
M30XX Fire Protection Concourse Level Plan

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M30XX Fire Protection Entrance Level Plan

M32XX Fire Protection Sections
M32XX Fire Protection Installation Details
M33XX Fire Protection Standpipe Schematic
M33XX Fire Protection Sprinklers Schematic
M336X Fire Protection Equipment Schedules
HVAC
M50XX HVAC Under Platform Level Plan
M50XX HVAC Platform Level Plan
M50XX HVAC Concourse Level Plan
M50XX HVAC Entrance Level Plan
M52XX HVAC Sections
M52XX HVAC Installation Details
M53XX HVAC Airflow Schematics
M53XX HVAC Controls Schematics
M536X HVAC Equipment Schedules
Hoist & Lifting System
M60XX Hoist and Lift Equipment Platform Level Plans
M60XX Hoist and Lift Equipment Concourse Level Plans
M60XX Hoist and Lift Equipment Entrance Level Plans
M62XX Hoist & Lifting Sections, Installation Details and Equipment Schedules
M63XX Hoist & Lifting System - Schematics
Tunnel Ventilation System
M70XX Tunnel Ventilation System Platform Level Plan
M70XX Tunnel Ventilation System Entrance Level Plan
M72XX Tunnel Ventilation System Sections
M72XX Tunnel Ventilation System Installation Details
M73XX Tunnel Ventilation System Schematics
M736X Tunnel Ventilation System Equipment Schedules
M736X Tunnel Ventilation System Operation Mode Tables
Integrated Services: Combined Service Drawings (CSD)
and Structural E&M Drawings (SEM)
M80XX CSD Platform Level Plan
M80XX CSD Concourse Level Plan
M80XX CSD Entrance Level Plan

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M80XX CSD Sections

M80XX SEM Platform Level Plan
M80XX SEM Concourse Level Plan
M80XX SEM Entrance Level Plan
M80XX SEM Sections
ELECTRICAL
General
E0XXX Electrical, General Drawings, Notes and Abbreviations
E0XXX Crossovers Pull Box Details
E0XXX Box and Running Structure, Emergency Alarm Station
Typical Mounting Details
E0XXX Station Interior EAS Cabinet
E0XXX Electrical Abbreviations
E0XXX Traction Power Conduit Details
E0XXX Lighting Detail
E0XXX Conduit Details
E0XXX Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) and Intercom Details
E0XXX Public Address (PA) System Details
E0XXX Escalator Pits - Conduit Layouts
E0XXX Systems Layout - Platform Level Plan
E0XXX Systems Layout - Concourse Level Plan
E0XXX Systems Layout - Upper Concourse Level Main Entrance Plan
E0XXX Systems Layout - Substation Level Plan
E0XXX Systems Layout - Grade Level Main & Secondary Entrance Plan
E0XXX Systems Layout - Grade & Concourse Level Automatic Entrance Plan
E0XXX Communications - Upper Concourse Level Plan
E0XXX Communication Room Details
Power Supply
E1XXX Power - Platform Level Plan
E1XXX Power - Concourse Level Plan
E1XXX Power - Upper Concourse Level Main Entrance Plan
E1XXX Power - Substation Level Plan
E1XXX Power - Grade Level Main & Secondary Entrance Plan
E1XXX Power - Grade & Concourse Level Automatic Entrance Plan
E1XXX Normal Power Single Line Diagram

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E1XXX Emergency Power Distribution Single Line Diagram

E1XXX MCC Single Line Diagram
E1XXX Power Panel Single Line Diagram
Lighting
E2XXX Lighting - Platform Level Plan
E2XXX Lighting - Concourse Level Plan
E2XXX Lighting - Upper Concourse Level Main Entrance Plan
E2XXX Lighting - Substation Level Plan
E2XXX Lighting - Grade Level Main & Secondary Entrance Plan
E2XXX Lighting - Grade & Concourse Level Automatic Entrance Plan
E2XXX Lighting Details
E2XXX Lighting & Receptacles - Crossover Track Level Plan
Grounding Series
E3XXX Embedded Conduit - Platform Level Plan
E3XXX Embedded Conduit - Concourse Level Plan
E3XXX Ceiling Embedded Conduit - Concourse Level Main Entrance Plan
E3XXX Embedded Conduit - Substation Level Plan
E3XXX Embedded Conduit - Substation Main & Secondary Entrance Plan
E3XXX Embedded Conduit - Grade & Concourse Level Automatic Entrance Plan
E3XXX Duct Bank & Embedded Conduit - Crossover Track Level Plan
E3XXX Embedded Conduits - Sections
E3XXX Embedded Conduit Details
E3XXX Escalator & Elevator Details
E3XXX Transformer Yard Grounding
E3XXX Hydro Switch Base, Duct Bank & Hand Hole Details
E3XXX Substation Embedded Conduit Details
E3XXX Platform Pull Room Details
E3XXX Electrical Rooms Grounding Layout
E3XXX Electrical Rooms Sections & Elevations
E3XXX Duct Bank Details
E3XXX Pump Room Details & Sections
E3XXX Electrical Rooms Conduit Layout
E3XXX Firefighters' Access Sections
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Fire Alarm Series

E5XXX Station H.V.A.C. Room - Fire Alarm Detail
E5XXX Schematic Diagram
E5XXX Interconnection List
E5XXX Ventilation Control Panel Layout
E5XXX Fire Alarm Riser Diagram
E5XXX Ventilation System Riser Diagram
Telephone Series
E6XXX Telephone Riser Diagram
PA & CCTV Series
E65XX PA Termination Cabinet
E65XX Dynamic Information Display and Advertising Riser Program
E65XX Passenger Assistance Intercom (PAI) Riser Diagram
E65XX P.A. System Riser Diagram
E65XX CCTV Terminal Cabinet Layout
E65XX Intercom Terminal Cabinet Layout
E65XX CCTV Riser Diagram
E65XX SCADA/PLC Conduit Riser Diagram
E65XX CACF Panel Layout
Schedules
E9XXX Conduit Schedules
E9XXX Motor Schedule
E9XXX Cable Schedules
E9XXX Heat Tracing Schedules
E9XXX Panel Schedules
E9XXX PAI Conduit Schedule
E9XXX PA System Riser Zoning Schedule

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A.2. CAD File Naming Conventions (Bentley)

CPG-DGN-PLN-084 49 Revision 1

Date Approved: 01/31/2018

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A.3. CAD File Naming Conventions (Smaller File Option - AutoCAD)

CPG-DGN-PLN-084 50 Revision 1

Date Approved: 01/31/2018

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A.4. BIM Model File Naming Conventions

CPG-DGN-PLN-084 51 Revision 1

Date Approved: 01/31/2018

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Appendix B - Additional Guidance

B.1. AutoCAD
B.1.1. Pen Styles and Layers for use on GO transit projects, to be confirmed with CPG prior to start of work.

Pen
Name Colour Type

Access (Yellow, No. 2) 2

Bike Shelter (Green, No.3) 3
Bldg_Station (Magenta, No. 6) 6
Bldg_Miscelinious (White, No. 7) 7
Bollard (Light Grey, No. 9) 9
CCTV (Red, No. 1) 1
Curb (Light Grey, No. 9) 9
Curb_End (Grey, No. 8) 8
CLF-Fence (Red, No. 1) 1
Drainage (Light Grey, No. 9) 9
Elevator (Red, No. 1) 1
Grading (Grey, No. 8) 8
Landscaping (Grey, No. 8) 8
Line marking (Red, No. 1) 1
Manhole (Light Grey, No. 9) 9
Mini-Platform (Green, No. 3) 3
North (Red, No. 1) 1
PA (Red, No. 1) 1
Platform (White, No. 7) 7
Presto (Light Grey, No. 9) 9
Property (Blue, No. 5) 5
Sidewalk (Grey, No. 8) 8
Signage (Light Grey, No. 9) 9
Shelter (Green, No. 3) 3
Stairs (Red, No. 1) 1
Structure (Cyan, No. 4) 4
Storm (Grey, No. 8) 8
Track (Yellow, No. 2) 2
Transformer (Light Grey, No. 9) 9
Tunnels (Red, No. 1) 1

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B.2. Bentley Microstation

CADD Requirements to be confirmed with CPG prior to start of work
B.2.1. Sheet Files -‘s’
4) A Sheet file is a selected view or portion of the Master file(s) assembled within a border to
create the ready-to-plot file.
5) Sheet files should contain all text, notes, dimensions, and other information pertinent to the
Project that cannot be located within the Master files.
6) Some rules to follow when creating Sheet files include:
a. Use the Seed file (CPG_Seed2d.dgn) to create all Sheet files.
b. Include the ‘s’ designation when naming Sheet files (Section 4.9, CADD File Naming
Convention).
c. Verify every Sheet file contains a visible Title Block attached as a reference file.
d. Every Sheet must include a drawing title, drawing number, sheet number (when
assigned), and scale.
e. Do not reference Sheet files into other Sheet files.
f. Ensure only one “Layout” exists in each Sheet File.
6.9.3 Working Files – ‘w’
1) A Working file is equivalent to a Master file but is not intended to be included in final Project
data sets.
2) Working files include copies, variations, superseded versions, data provided for information,
and any other temporary Master files.
3) Some rules to follow when creating Working files include:
a. Use the Seed file (CPG_Seed2d.dgn) to create all Working files.
b. Include the ‘w’ designation when naming Working files (Section 4.9, CADD File Naming
Convention)
c. Working files are for information only and will not be referenced or included in Project
deliverables.
6.9.4 Sketch Files – ‘k’
1) A Sketch file is equivalent to a Sheet file, but is not intended to be included in Project data
sets.
2) Sketch files include design variations, sketches, information graphics, and supporting or
temporary CADD data that are classified as Plot files.
3) Some rules to follow when creating Sketch files include:
a. Use the Seed file (CPG_Seed2d.dgn) to create all Sketch files.
b. Include the ‘k’ designation when naming Sketch files (Section 4.9, CADD File Naming
Convention).
c. Sketch files will not be referenced or included in Project deliverables.

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6.9.5 Preliminary / Presentation Files – ‘p’

1) Preliminary / Presentation Files are files not intended to be included in Project data sets.
2) Preliminary / Presentation files are used for preliminary design work and presentation
purposes.
3) Some rules to follow when creating Sketch files include:
a. Use the Seed file (CPG_Seed2d.dgn) to create all Preliminary / Presentation files.
b. Include the ‘p’ designation when naming Preliminary / Presentation files (Section 4.9,
CADD File Naming Convention).

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TABLE A-4 CPG STANDARD DESIGN LIBRARIES FOR BENTLEY MICROSTATION

Library Name Description
c.dgnlib Common Library
ea.dgnlib Architectural
ec.dgnlib Civil and Geotechnical
ee.dgnlib Electrical and Power
em.dgnlib Mechanical
es.dgnlib Structural
ew.dgnlib One-time Work Order
levels.dgnlib Legacy Levels
ocomm.dgnlib Operations and Communications
ostce.dgnlib Operations Signals and Train Control
ot.dgnlib Operations Track and Structure
sg.dgnlib Operations Signals
CPG_Border.dgnlib CPG Title Block Levels Only

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