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contractors or any other persons performing any of the nec!,!ssary or advisable for the implementation of the intent Work, or for the failure of any of them to carry out the of the Contract Documents, the Architect will have author- Work in accordance with the Contract Documents. * ity to require special inspection or testing of the Work in 1.5.6 The Architect shaff at all times have access to the accordance with the provisions of the Contract Docu- Work wherever it is in preparation or progress. ments, whether or not such Work be then fabricated, in- 1.5.7 The Architect shall determine the amounts owing sta!led or completed. to the Contractor based on observations at the site and on 1.5.13 The Architect shall review and approve or take evaluations of the Contractor's Applications for Payment, other appropriate action upon the Contractor's submittals and shall issue Certificates for Payment in such amounts, such as Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples, but as provided in the Contract Documents. only for conformance with the design concept of the Work and with the information given in the Contract 1.5.8 The issuance of a CertWcate for Payment shall Documents. Such action shall be taken with reasonable constitute a representation by the Architect to the Owner, promptness so as to cause no delay. The Architect's ap- based on the Architect's observations at the site as pro- proval of a specific item shall not indicate approval óf an vjded in Subparagraph 1.5.4 and on the data comprising assembly of which the item is a component. the Contractor's Application for. Payment, that the Work 1.5.14 The Architect shall prepare Change Orders for has progressed to the point Indicated; that, to the best of the Architect's knowledge, information and belief, the qual. the Owner's approval and execution In accordance with ity of thEt Work is in accordance with the Contract Docu- the Contract Documents, and shall have authority to order ments (subject to an evaluation of the Work for con- minor changes In the Work not involving an adjustment formance with the Contract Documents upon Substantial in the Contract Sum or an extension of the Contract Time which are not inconsistent with the intent of the Contract Completion, to the results of any subsequent tests re- Documents. quired by or performed under the Contract Documents, to minor deviations from the Contract Documents cor- 1.5.15 The Architect shall conduct inspections to deter- rectable prior to completion, and to any specific qualifica- mine the Dates of Substantial Completion and final com- tions stated in the Certificate (or Payment); and that the pletion, shaH receive and forward to the Owner for the Contractor is entitled to payment in the amount certified. Owner's review written warranties and related documents However, the issuance of a Certificate for Payment shall required by the Contract Documents and assembled by not be a representation that the Architect has made any the Contractor, and shall issue a final Certificate for Pay- examination to ascertain how and for what purpose the ment. Contractor has used the moneys paid on account of the 1.5.16 The extent of the duties, responsibilities and lim- Contract Sum. itations of authority of the Architect as the Owner's rep- 1.5.9 resentative during construction shall not be modified or extended without written consent of the Owner, the Con- tractor and the Archi teet. The Architect shall render interpretations nec- 1.6 PROJECT REPRESENTATION BEYOND BASIC SERVICES essary for the proper execution or progress of the Work with reasonable promptness on written request of either 1.6.1 If the Úwner and Architect agree that more ex. the Owner or the Contractor, and shall render written de- tensive representation at the site than is described in cisions, within a reasonable timel"on all cläims, disputes Paragraph 1.5 shall be provided, the Architect shall pro- and other matters in question between the Owner and the vide one or more Project Representatives to assist the Contractor relating to the execution or progress of the Architect in carrying out such responsibilities at the site. Work or the interpretation of the Contract Documents. 1.6.2 Such Project Representatives shall be selected, em- 1.5.10 Interpretations and decisions of the Architect shall ployed and directed by the Architect, and the Architect be consistent with the intent of and reasonabty inferable shall be compensated therefor as mutually agreed be- from the Contract Documents and shall be in written or tween the Owner and the Architect as set forth in an ex- graphic form. In the capacity of interpreter and judge, hibit appended to this Agreement, which shall describe the Architect shall endeavor to secure faithful perform- the duties, responsibilities and limitations of authority of ance by both the Owner and the Contractor, shall not such Project Representatives. show partiality to either, and shall not be liable for the 1.6.3 Through the observations by such Project Repre- result of any interpretation or decision rendered in goad sentatives, the Architect'shall endeavor to provide further {aith in such capacity.* protection for the Owner against defects and deficiencies 1.5.11 The Architect's decisions in matters relating to in the Work, but the furnishing of such project representa- artistic effect shall be final if consistent with the intent of tion shall not modify the rights, responsibilities or obliga- the Contract Documents. The Architect's decisibns on tions of the Architect as described in Paragraph 1.5. any other claims, disputes or other matters, including 1.7 ADDITIONALSERYICES those in question between the Owner and the Contractor, The following Services are not included il'\ Basic shall be subject to arbitration as provided in this Agree- ment and in the Contract Documents. Services unless so identified in Article 15. They shall be provided if authorized or confirmed in writing by 1.5.12 The Architect shall have authority to reject Work the Owner, and they shall be paid {or by the Owner which does not con{orm to the Contract Documents. as provided in this Agreement, in addition to the Whenever. In the Architect's reasonable opinion, it is compensation for Basic Services. 4 8141-1977 AlA DOCUMENT 8141 . OWNER-ARCHITECT AGREEMENT. THIRTEENTH EDITION. jULV 1977 . ^\^~ . (S) 1977 THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS. 173S NEW YORK AVENUE, N.W.. WASHINGTON. D.C. 20006 * See Article 15, Other Conditions Or Services