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<br />§ 3.6.2.3 The Architect shall interpret and decide matters concerning performance under, and requirements of, the
<br />Contract Documents on written request of the Owner. The Architect’s response to such requests shall be made in
<br />writing within any time limits agreed upon or otherwise with reasonable promptness.
<br />§ 3.6.2.4 Interpretations and decisions of the Architect shall be consistent with the intent of, and reasonably inferable
<br />from, the Contract Documents 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 Contractor and shall not be liable for
<br />results of interpretations or decisions rendered in good faith. The Owner’s decisions on matters relating to aesthetic
<br />effect shall be final if consistent with the intent expressed in the Contract Documents.
<br />§ 3.6.2.5 Unless the Owner and Contractor designate another person to serve as an Initial Decision Maker, as that term
<br />is defined in AIA Document A201–2017, the Architect shall render initial decisions on Claims between the Owner and
<br />Contractor as provided in the Contract Documents.
<br />§ 3.6.3 Certificates for Payment to Contractor
<br />(Paragraphs deleted)
<br />§ 3.6.3.1 The Architect shall review and certify the amounts due the Contractor and shall issue certificates in such
<br />amounts. The Architect’s certification for payment shall constitute a representation to the Owner, based on the
<br />Architect’s evaluation of the Work as provided in Section 3.6.2 and on the data comprising the Contractor’s
<br />Application for Payment, that, to the best of the Architect’s knowledge, information and belief, the Work has
<br />progressed to the point indicated, the quality of the Work is in accordance with the Contract Documents, and that the
<br />Contractor is entitled to payment in the amount certified. The foregoing representations are subject to (1) an evaluation
<br />of the Work for conformance with the Contract Documents upon Substantial Completion, (2) results of subsequent
<br />tests and inspections, (3) correction of minor deviations from the Contract Documents prior to completion, and (4)
<br />specific qualifications expressed by the Architect.
<br />§ 3.6.3.2 The issuance of a Certificate for Payment shall not be a representation that the Architect has (1) made
<br />exhaustive or continuous on-site inspections to check the quality or quantity of the Work, (2) reviewed construction
<br />means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures, (3) reviewed copies of requisitions received from
<br />Subcontractors and suppliers and other data requested by the Owner to substantiate the Contractor’s right to payment,
<br />or (4) ascertained how or for what purpose the Contractor has used money previously paid on account of the Contract
<br />Sum.
<br />§ 3.6.3.3 The Architect shall maintain a record of the Applications and Certificates for Payment.
<br />§ 3.6.4 Submittals
<br />(Paragraphs deleted)
<br />§ 3.6.4.1 The Architect shall review the Contractor’s submittal schedule and shall not unreasonably delay or withhold
<br />approval of the schedule. The Architect’s action in reviewing submittals shall be taken in accordance with the
<br />approved submittal schedule or, in the absence of an approved submittal schedule, with reasonable promptness while
<br />allowing sufficient time, in the Architect’s professional judgment, to permit adequate review.
<br />§ 3.6.4.2 The Architect shall review and approve, or take other appropriate action upon, the Contractor’s submittals
<br />such as Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples, but only for the limited purpose of checking for conformance with
<br />information given and the design concept expressed in the Contract Documents. Review of such submittals is not for
<br />the purpose of determining the accuracy and completeness of other information such as dimensions, quantities, and
<br />installation or performance of equipment or systems, which are the Contractor’s responsibility. The Architect’s review
<br />shall not constitute approval of safety precautions or construction means, methods, techniques, sequences or
<br />procedures. The Architect’s approval of a specific item shall not indicate approval of an assembly of which the item is
<br />a component.
<br />§ 3.6.4.3 If the Contract Documents specifically require the Contractor to provide professional 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 and take
<br />appropriate action on Shop Drawings and other submittals related to the Work designed or certified by the
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