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subsequent tests required by or performed under the construction contract documents, subject to minor variations from the construction contract documents correctable prior to completion, and subject 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 will not be a representation that the Architect has made any examination to ascertain how and for what purpose the Contractor has used the monies paid by the City. 1.4.15 Have authority to reject work which does not conform to the construction contract documents. Whenever, in the Architect's reasonable opinion, it is necessary or advisable for the proper implementation of the intent of the construction contract documents, and with the approval of the City, the Architect will have authority to require special inspection or testing of the work in accordance with the provisions of the construction contract documents, whether or not such work is then fabricated, installed or completed. The Architect will review the work and results of all testing laboratories as required by the construction contract documents. However, neither this authority of the Architect nor a decision made in good faith either to exercise or not to exercise this authority will give rise to a duty or responsibility of the Architect to the Contractor, subcontractors, material and equipment suppliers, their agents or employees or other persons or entities performing portions of the Project. 1.4.16 Review and make all decisions regarding the approval or taking of other appropriate action upon the Contractor's submittals, including but not limited to, shop drawings, product data and samples, schedule of values and progress schedule. Such action will be taken with reasonable promptness, but generally not to exceed 15 days or such period of time as will not cause delay of the Project. The Architect's acceptance of a specific item will not indicate acceptance of an assembly of which the item is a component. The Architect will maintain a record of submittals and copies of submittals supplied by the Contractor. 1.4.17 Prepare minor changes in the plans and specifications as directed by the City; and prepare necessary change orders in triplicate originals for approval by the City and execution in accordance with the construction contract documents. Architect will not issue change orders not previously approved in writing by City, and no course of conduct on the part of Architect or City will amend, waive or alter this provision. 1.4.18 Review requests by the Contractor for additional information about the Contract Documents. The Architect will require these requests to be in a form prepared or approved by the Architect, including a detailed written statement that indicates the specific plans or specifications in need of clarification and the nature of the clarification requested. If deemed appropriate by the Architect, the Architect will prepare, reproduce and distribute supplemental plans and specifications in response to requests for information by the Contractor. 1.4.19 After review of the Project, recommend design changes, additions or corrections. Changes and additions approved by the City and corrections as necessary will be added 6