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10:23 ~608 271 14t8 E JOHN KNAPP ~004 Product Data and Samples, but only for the limited pu~'posc of checking for conformance with information given and the design concept expressed iu the Contract Documents. The Architect's action shall be taken with such reasonable promptness as to cause no delay in t~e Work or in the construction of the Owner or of separate contractors, while allowing sufficient time in the Architect's professional judgment to permit adequate review. Review of such submittals is not conducted for the purpose of determining the accuracy and completeness of other details such as dlmeusions and quantities er for substantiating inbauctions for installation or performance of equipment or systems designed by the Contractor, ali of which remain the responsibility of the Contractor to the extent reqnlred by the Contract Documents. The Architect's review shall not constitute approval of safety precautions or, unless otherwise specifically stated by the Architect, of construction means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures. The Architect's approval of a specific item shall not indicate approval of an assembly of which the item is a component. When professional certification of performance characteristics .of materials, sys~ema or equipment is requited by the Contract Documents, the Architect shall be entitled to rely upon such certification to establish that the materials, systems or equipment will meet the performance criteria required by the Coat, act Doo]meuts. 2.6.13 The Architect shall prePare Chazige Orders and Construction Change Directives, with supporting documentation and data if deemed necessary by the Architect as provided in Subparagraphs 3.1.1 and 3.3.3, for the Owner's approval and execution in accordaflce with the Contract Documents, and may authoriie minor changes in the WOrk not involving an adjustment in the Contract Sum or afl extension of the Contract Time which are not inconsistent with the intent of the Contract Documents. 2.6.14 The Architect shall conduct inapcctiens to determine the date or dates of Substantial Completion and the date of final completion, shall receive and forward to the Owner for the Owner's review and records writter~ warranties and related documents required by ~he Contract Documents and assembled by t~¢ Contractor, and shall issue a final Certificate for Payment upon compiiaflce with the requirements of the Contract Documents. 2.6.15 The Architect shall interpret and decide matters concerning performance of the Owner and Contractor under the requirements of the Contract Documents on written request of either the Owner or Contractor. The Architect's response to such requests shall be made with reasonable promptness and within any time limits agreed upon. 2.6.16 Interpretations and decisions of the Architect shall be consistent with the intent of and reasonably inferable from the Contract Documents and shall be in writing or in the form of drawings.- When making such interpretations and initial decisions, the Architect shalI endeavor to secure faithful performance by both Owner and Contractor, shall not show partiality to either, and shall not ' be liable for results of interpretations or decisions so n;ndered in good faith. 2.6.17 The Architect's decisions on' matters relating to aesthetic effect shall be final if consistent with the intent expressed in the Contract Documents. 2.6.ia The Architect shall render written decisions within a reasonable time 'on ali claims, disputes or other matters in question between the Owner and Contractor relating to the execution or progress of the Work as provided in the Contract Documents. 2.fl.l~! The Architect's decisions on claims, disputes or ether matters, including those in question between the Owner and' Contractor, except for those relating to aesthetic effect as provided in Subparagraph 2.6.[7, sha!! be subject to arbitration as provided in this Agreement and in the Contract Doc-recurs.