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LoadPath Systems — Standard Terms & Project Conditions

The following terms apply to all proposals, quotes, and material supply agreements issued by LoadPath Systems, LLC (“LoadPath,” “Seller”). These terms are intended to ensure clarity, accuracy, and successful project outcomes when using panelized cold-formed steel framing systems.

1. Scope of Supply

LoadPath provides engineered, factory-assembled cold-formed steel (CFS) structural framing systems, including panelized wall assemblies and related structural components, as defined in the project proposal.

Unless specifically included in writing, LoadPath does not provide:

    • Installation or erection services

    • Offloading, storage, or site handling

    • Sheathing, insulation, WRB, or finishes

    • Anchor bolts or concrete anchorage

    • Field engineering, inspections, or testing

    • Site layout or dimensional verification

2. Panelized Construction Requirements

Panelized construction relies on higher dimensional accuracy than traditional field framing. Tolerances acceptable for stick framing may not be suitable for panelized systems. To ensure proper fit and performance, site conditions must meet the tolerances outlined below.

3. Foundation & Anchor Bolt Tolerances

Concrete work and embedded items must comply with ACI 117. For panelized CFS construction, LoadPath recommends the following maximum deviations unless otherwise approved in writing:

    • Foundation edge location: ±1/2 inch

    • Anchor bolt location: ±1/4 inch

    • Slab elevation under bearing walls: ±1/4 inch in 10 feet

    • Out-of-plumb walls: not to exceed 1/4 inch in 10 feet

LoadPath is not responsible for fitment issues, field modifications, or associated costs resulting from site conditions exceeding these tolerances.

4. Site Verification

The contractor or project team is responsible for verifying foundation dimensions, elevations, and anchor bolt placement prior to delivery. Delivery of materials constitutes acceptance of site conditions.

5. Shop Drawing Approval

Fabrication begins only after written approval of shop drawings. Approval confirms that dimensions, openings, and interfaces are correct.

Changes after approval may result in additional engineering costs, material charges, and schedule adjustments.

6. Delivery, Handling & Storage

Offloading

The contractor is responsible for providing equipment and personnel for offloading.

Site Access

The site must accommodate up to a 53-foot flatbed trailer. Tow-offs due to site conditions are the contractor’s responsibility.

Storage

Materials must be stored off the ground on level, drained surfaces and protected from standing water and prolonged exposure to weather.

Damage resulting from improper storage or handling is not covered under warranty.

7. Installation Responsibility

Installation is performed by others. LoadPath is not responsible for:

    • Improper installation or sequencing

    • Field cutting, welding, or alteration

    • Deviations from approved shop drawings

Field modifications may void applicable warranties.

8. Risk of Loss

Risk of loss transfers to the purchaser upon delivery to the project site. The purchaser is responsible for protection from weather, theft, damage, and improper handling.

9. Warranty & Fitment

LoadPath warrants that assemblies are manufactured in accordance with approved shop drawings.

    This warranty does not cover:

    • Site conditions exceeding specified tolerances

    • Design errors or conflicts in project documents

    • Improper installation or field modification

    • Damage after delivery

If an assembly fails to fit due to a manufacturing error, LoadPath will provide a remedy consistent with the project agreement.

10. Pricing & Material Volatility

Quotes are valid for a limited time as specified in each proposal. Due to steel market volatility, pricing may be adjusted for project delays or extended procurement timelines.

11. Payment Schedule

We receive a 25% deposit on proposal acceptance, followed by a 50% payment when shop drawings are approved and engineering is complete, this is the production trigger. We receive the final 25% when the panels are loaded and ready for delivery. 

12. Limitation of Liability

LoadPath is not liable for project delays, liquidated damages, or consequential damages. Liability, if any, is limited to the value of materials supplied.

13. Force Majeure

LoadPath is not responsible for delays caused by events beyond its control, including material shortages, transportation disruptions, labor disputes, acts of God, or governmental actions.

14. Governing Law

All agreements are governed by the laws of the State of Utah.