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4 . 2 . 9 The Architect will conduct inspections to determine the date or dates of Substantial Completion and the date of final completion, will receive and forward to the Owner, for the Owner's review and records, written warranties and related documents required by the Contract and assembled by the Contractor, and will issue a final Certificate for Payment upon compliance with the requirements of the Contract Documents. 4 . 2 . 10 If the Owner and Architect agree, the Architect will provide one or more project representatives to assist in carrying out the Architect's responsibilities at the site. The duties, responsibilities and limitations of authority of such project i, f any . representatives shall be as set forth in an exhibit to be incorporated in the Contract Documents, 4 . 2 . 11 The Architect will initis I interpret and decide matters concerning performance under and requirements of, the Contract Documents on written request of either the Owner or Contractor. The Architect's response to such requests will be made in writing within any time limits agreed upon or otherwise with reasonable promptness. If no agreement is made THIS DOCUMENT HAS IMPORTANT LEGAL concerning the time within which interpretations required of the Architect shall be furnished CONSEQUENCES. CONSULTATION WITH AN in compliance with this Paragraph 4.2, then delay shall not be recognized on account of failure AT IS ENCOURAGED WITH RESPECT by the Architect to furnish such interpretations until 15 days after written request is made for TO ITS COMPLETION OR MODIFICATION. them . AUTHENTICATION OF THIS ELECTRONICALLY DRAFTED AIA 4 . 2 . 12 ffttefpm4atiens Initial interpretations and decisions of the Architect will be DOCUMENT MAY BE MADE BY USING A/A DOCUMENT D401. consistent with the intent of and reasonably inferable from the Contract Documents and will be in writing or in the form of drawings. When making such initial interpretations and initial This document has been approved and decisions, the Architect will endeavor to secure faithful performance by both Owner and endorsed by The Associated General Contractor, will not show partiality to either and will not be liable for results of laftigL Contractors of America. interpretations or decisions so rendered in good faith. 4 . 2 . 13 The Architect's decisions on matters relating to aesthetic effect will be final if consistent with the intent expressed in the Contract Documents. 4 . 3 CLAIMS AND DISPUTES 4 . 3 . 1 Definition . A Claim is a demand or assertion by one of the parties seeking, as a matter of right, adjustment of Contract terms, payment of money, extension of time or other relief with respect to the terms of the Contract. The term "Claim " also includes other disputes and matters in question between the Owner and Contractor arising out of or relating to the Contract. Claims must be initiated by written notice . ClaimS Shall be initiated by written notice and shall be expressly stated to be a Claim under this paragraph 4 . 3 4 . 3 . 2 Time Limits on Claims . Claims by either party Shall mttsA be initiated within2i days after occurrence of the event giving rise to such Claim or within u days after the claimant first recognizes the condition giving rise to the Claim , whichever is later. Claims shall be initiated by written notice to the Architect and the other party. 4 . 3 . 3 Continuing Contract Performance . Pending final resolution of a Claim except as otherwise agreed in writing or as provided in Subparagraph 9.71 and Article 14, the Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of the Contract and the Owner shall Ike continue to make payments in accordance with the Contract Documents . y%; , 4 . 3 . 4 Claims for Concealed or Unknown Conditions . If conditions are encountered at the site which are ( 1) subsurface or otherwise concealed physical conditions 01997 AIA® which differ materially from those indicated in the Contract Documents or ( 2) unknown AIA DOCUMENT A201 - 1997 GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE Copyright 1911, 1915, 1918, 1925, 1937, 1951, 1958t 19618--19-63-, 1966, 1967t 19701 1 7 , 19 7, 1 7 by The CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION American Institute of Architects. Fifteenth Edition. Reproduction of the material herein or substantial The American Institute of Architects quotation of its provisions without written permission of the AIA violates the copyright laws of the United 1735 New York Avenue, N .W. States and will subject the violate to legal prosecution. WARNING: Unlicensed photocopying violates U .S . Washington, D .C . 20006-5292 copyright laws and will subject the violator to legal prosecution. This document was electronically produced with permission of the AIA and can be reproduced in accordance with your license without violation until the date of expiration as noted below. expiration as noted below. expiration as noted below. expiration as noted below. User Document: general conditions (standard) admin bldg 97 a201 .aia -- 5/5/2003. AIA License Number 1127252, which expires on 7/31/2003. 21