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<br />§ 2.6.2.3 The Architect shall interpret and decide matters concerning performance under, and requirements of, the
<br />Contract Documents on written request of either the Owner or Contractor. The Architect's response to such requests
<br />shall be made in writing within any time linuts agreed upon or otherwise with reasonable promptness.
<br />§ 2.6.2.4 Interpretations and decisions of the Architect shall be consistent with the intent of and reasonably inferable
<br />from the Contract Docwnents and shall be in writing or in the form of drawings. When making such interpretations
<br />and decisions, the Architect shall endeavor to secure faithful performance by both Owner and Contractor, shall not
<br />show partiality to either, and shall not be liable for results of interpretations or decisions rendered in good faith. The
<br />Architect's decisions on matters relating to aesthetic effect shall be final if consistent with the intent expressed in the
<br />Contract Documents.
<br />§ 2.6.2,5 Unless the Owner and Contractor designate another person to serve as an Initial Decision Maker, as that
<br />term is defined in AIA Document A201-2007, the Architect shall render initial decisions on Claims between the
<br />Owner and Contractor as provided in the Contract Documents.
<br />§ 2.6.3 6E12TIFl PIT-RAGTARAPPROVAL
<br />§ 2,6.3.1 The Architect shall review and-s~xti€y-the amounts due the
<br />Apurovals in such amounts. The Architect's c-er~i€ieatien-recommet
<br />representation to the Owtler, based on [he Architect's evaluation of
<br />data comprising the Contractor's Application for Payment, that, to ~
<br />information and belief, the Work has progressed to the point indi
<br />accordance with the Contract Documents. The foregoing repr r
<br />for conformance with the Contract Documents upon Substa Co
<br />inspections, (3) to correction of minor deviations from the Con
<br />specific qualifications expressed by the Architect. ~
<br />ntrac d shall issue c-erti€'c~at~Payment
<br />:io ayment shall constitute a
<br />r• rovided in Section 2.6.2 and on the
<br />est oft chitect's knowledge,
<br />and that th ity of the Work is in
<br />~s re subject o an evaluation of the Work
<br />n, (2) to results of subsequent tests and
<br />uments prior to completion, and (4) to
<br />§ 2.6.3.2 The issuance of a ~°~'~.~:`^~t~r-Payment A ov t b~representation that the Architect has (1)
<br />made exhaustive or continuous on-site ittspest~iens-obs at' t k the qua)ity or quantity of the Work, (2)
<br />reviewed construction means, methods, to s, seq s or procedures, (3) reviewed copies of requisitions
<br />received from Subcontractors and neat sup sand er data requested by the Owner to substantiate the
<br />Contractor's right to payment, or (4 ertaine ow or f hat purpose the Contractor has used money previously
<br />paid on account of the Contract Sum.
<br />§ 2.6.3.3 The Architect shat rec f the Applications and Certificates for Payment.
<br />§ 2.6.4 SUBMITTALS
<br />§ 2.6.4.1 The Architect sh view the tractor's submittal schedule and shall not unreasotlably delay or withhold
<br />approval. The Architect's ac 'n re ' ing submittals shall be taken in accordance with the approved submittal
<br />schedule or, in the absence of a ed submittal schedule, with reasonable promptness while allowing sufficient
<br />time in the Architect's profession udgment to permit adequate review.
<br />§ 2.6.4.2 In accordance with the Architect-approved submittal schedule, the Architect shall review and approve or
<br />take other appropriate action upon the Contractor's submittals such as S11op Drawings, Product Data and Samples,
<br />but only for the limited purpose of checking for conformance with information given and the design concept
<br />expressed in the Contract Documents. Review of such submittals is not for the purpose of determining the accuracy
<br />and completeness of other information such as dimensions, quantities, and installation or performance of equipment
<br />or systems, which are the Contractor's responsibility. The Architect's review shall not constitute approval of safety
<br />precautions or, unless otherwise specifically stated by the Architect, of any construction means, methods,
<br />techniques, sequences or procedures. The Architect's approval of a specific item shall not indicate approval of an
<br />assembly of which the item is a component.
<br />§ 2.6.4.3 If the Contract Documents specifically require the Contractor to provide professianal design services or
<br />certifications by a design professional related to systems, materials or equipment, the Architect shall specify the
<br />appropriate performance and design criteria that such services must satisfy. The Architect shall review shop
<br />Drawings and other submittals related to the Work designed or certified by the design professional retained by the
<br />Contractor that bear such professional's seal and signature when submitted to the Architect. The Architect shall be
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