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-4- 1.5.8 The issuance of a Certificate for Payment shall constitute a representation by Architect to the Owner, based on the Architect's observations at the site as provided in Subparagraph 1.5.4 and on the data comprising the Contractor's Application for Payment, that the Work has progressed to the point indicated; that, to the best of the Architect's knowledge, information and belief, the quality of the Work is in accordance with the Contract Documents (subject to an evaluation of the Work for conformance with the Contract Documents upon Substantial Completion, to the results of any subsequent tests required by or performed under the Contract Documents, to minor deviations from the Contract Documents correctable prior to completion, and to any specific qualifications stated in the Certificate for Payment); and that the Contractor is entitled to payment in the amount certified. However, the issuance of a Certificate for Payment shall not be a representation that the Architect has made any examination to ascertain how and for what purpose the Contractor has used the moneys paid on account of the Contract Sum. 1.5.9 The Architect's decisions in matters relating to artistic effect shall be final if consistent with the intent of the Contract Documents. The Architect's decisions on any other claims, disputes or other matters, including those in question between the Owner and the Contractor, shall be subject to arbitration as provided in this Agreement and in the Contract Documents. 1.5.10 The Architect shall have authority to reject Work which does not conform to the Contract Documents. Whenever, in the Architect's reasonable opinion, it is necessary or advisable for the proper implementation of the intent of the Contract Documents, and with the approval of the Owner, the Architect will have authority to require special inspection or testing of the Work in accordance with the provisions of the Contract Documents, whether or not such Work be then fabricated, installed or completed. 1.5.11 The Architect shall review and approve or take other appropriate action upon the Contractor's submittals such as Shop Drawing s, Product Data and Samples, but only for conformance with the design concept of the Work and with the information given in the Contract Documents. Such action shall be taken with reasonable promptness, but in no case to exceed fifteen (15) days, so as to cause no delay. The Architect's approval of a specific item shall not indicate approval of an assembly of which the item is a component. 1.5.12 The Architect shall prepare Change Orders for the Owner's approval and execution in accordance with the Contract Documents. 1.5.13 The Architect shall conduct inspections to determine the Dates of Substantial Completion and final completion, shall receive and review written warranties and related documents required by the Contract Documents and assembled by the Contractor, and shall issue a final Certificate for Payment, and shall make a recommendation to Owner regarding Owner's acceptance of the Project.