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2 . 6 . 1 . 2 The Architect's responsibility to provide the Contract Administration Services under this Agreement commences with the award of the initial Contract for Construction and terminates at the issuance to the Owner of the final Certificate for Payment. However, the Architect shall be entitled to a Change in Services in accordance with Paragraph 2. 8.2 when Contract Administration Services extend 6o days after the date of Substantial Completion of the Work. 2 . 6 . 1 . 3 The Architect shall be a representative of and shall advise and consult with the Owner during the provision of the Contract Administration Services. The Architect shall have authority to act on behalf of the Owner only to the extent provided in this Agreement unless otherwise modified by written amendment. 2 . 6 . 1 . 4 Duties, responsibilities and limitations of authority of the Architect under this Article This document has important legal 2. 6 shall not be restricted, modified or extended without written agreement of the Owner and consequences. Consultation with an Architect_ ' + '' + F + � r + which + n . ^+ > ^ • . . -^ ^^ ^ t-t. . . . . t, h ^l 7 attorney is encouraged with respect to rzense- - - the = - - -- - torr, - - - e - - - u - eas e a withheld. n . its completion or modification. . AUTHENTICATION OF THIS 2 . 6 . 1 . 5 The Architect shall review pFepeF pfepafed. 4inzely and respond t0 reasonable ELECTRONICALLY DRAFTED AIA requests by the Contractor for additional information about the Contract Documents. A- DOCUMENT MAY BE MADE BY USING AIA DOCUMENT D401 . a4efm prepared -er apffeved * 4heArchiterzt -afidinelude -a detailed mitten statement - di4 indicates-the spee-ife Dregs-e> p^r' fieatiens-in-pseed of. Elan- ien n ^ a + '' ^ . � • . _ the clar-ifirzatien requested. 2 . 6 . 1 . 6 If deemed appropriate by the Architect, the Architect shall on the Owner's behalf prepare, reproduce and distribute supplemental Drawings and Specifications in response to requests for information by the Contractor. 2 . 6 . 1 . 7 The Architect shall initially interpret and decide matters concerning performance of the Owner and Contractor under, and requirements of, the Contract Documents on written request of either the Owner or Contractor. The Architect's response to such requests shall be made in writing within any time limits agreed upon or otherwise with reasonable promptness. 2 . 6 . 1 . 8 intefpretatiens Initial interpretations and decisions of the Architect shall be consistent with the intent of and reasonably inferable from the Contract Documents and shall be in writing or in the form of drawings. When making such initial interpretations and initial _ decisions, the Architect shall endeavor to secure faithful performance by both Owner and Contractor, shall not show partiality to either, and shall not be liable for the results of initial interpretations or decisions so rendered in good faith. 2 . 6 . 1 . 9 The Architect shall render initialdeEisiets recommendations on claims, disputes or other matters in question between the Owner and Contractor as provided in the Contract Documents. However, the Architect's decisions on matters relating to aesthetic effect shall be final if consistent with the intent expressed in the Contract Documents. 2 . 6 . 2 EVALUATIONS OF THE WORK 2 . 6 . 2 . 1 The Architect, as a representative of the Owner, shall visit the site at intervals appropriate to the stage of the Contractor's operations, or as otherwise agreed by the Owner © 1997 AIA® and the Architect in Article 2. 8, ( 1) to become gener-a familiar with and to keep the Owner AIA DOCUMENT 8141 - 1997 informed about the progress and quality of the portion of the Work completed, ( 2) to endeavor STANDARD FORM AGREEMENT to guard the Owner against defects and deficiencies in the Work, and ( 3) to determine in- geneFal if the Work is being performed in -amanna ating -thwt41., A F �vhen f>�lly - The American Institute of Architects eempleted,wi l-be in accordance with the Contract Documents. r-, 4he Arehiteet Shwll- 1735 New York Avenue N .W. ne8-ber-ed4e make e t -eF centinuous en site inspectiens-l:e ehee 4he qua -eF- Washington, D . C . 20006-5292 guanti -of -the mak: 4he " eh i eet -&hall neithe -have eeatr-el ever -eF -eharge -ofi, ner -be - respensible-fqi�y4he censtFuctien means, --a +i t ed"s,, =teehniquE5; sequene2S-eFpr-eeeduFes,-eF-feE- 1917, 19261 1948, 19511 1953g 19581 1961 , 1963, 1966, 19671 1970, 19741 19771 1987l ® 1 97 by The American Institute of Architects . Reproduction of the material herein or substantial quotation of its provisions without written permission of the AIA violates the copyright laws of the United States and will subject the violator to legal prosecution . WARNING : Unlicensed photocopying violates U .S . 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 . User Document : cra - jail -97bl41 . aia -- 10/29/2004. 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