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the Owner and Contractor shall initially endeavor to communicate with each other
<br /> through the Architect about matters arising out of or relating to the Contract. Communications
<br /> by and with the Architect's consultants shall be through the Architect. Communications by and
<br /> with Subcontractors and material suppliers shall be through the Contractor. Communications
<br /> by and with separate contractors shall be through the Owner.
<br /> 4 . 2 . 5 Based on the Architect's evaluations of the Work as provided in Subparagraph
<br /> 4 . 2 . 2 and on the data comprising the Contractor' s Applications for Payment, the Architect
<br /> will review and certify the amounts due the Contractor and will issue Certificates for Payment
<br /> in such amounts.
<br /> 4 . 2 . 6 The Architect will have authe -to reject Work that does not conform to the
<br /> Contract Documents. Whenever the Architect considers it necessary or advisable, the Architect
<br /> will have authority to require inspection or testing of the Work in accordance with
<br /> Subparagraphs 13. 5. 2 and 13.5 .3, whether or not such Work is fabricated, installed or completed. THIS DOCUMENT HAS IMPORTANT LEGAL
<br /> However, neither this authority of the Architect nor a decision made in good faith either to CONSEOUENCES. CONSULTATION WITHAN
<br /> exercise or not to exercise such authority shall give rise to a duty or responsibility of the ATTORNEY 15 ENCOURAGED
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<br /> Architect or the Owner to the Contractor, Subcontractors, material and equipment suppliers, RESPECT TO ITS COMPLETION OR
<br /> their agents or employees, or other persons or entities performing portions of the Work. MODIFICATION. AUTHENTICATION OF THIS
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<br /> 4 . 2 . 7 The Architect will review and approve or take other appropriate action upon the DOCUMENT MAY BE MADE BY
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<br /> Contractor' s submittals such as Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples, but only for the DOCUMENT D401 .
<br /> limited purpose of checking for conformance with information given and the design concept
<br /> expressed in the Contract Documents. The Architect's action will be taken with such reasonable This document has been approved and
<br /> promptness as to cause no delay in the Work or in the activities of the Owner, Contractor or endorsed by The Associated General
<br /> separate contractors, while allowing sufficient time in the Architect's professional judgment to Contractors of America.
<br /> permit adequate review. Review of such submittals is not conducted for the purpose of
<br /> determining the accuracy and completeness of other details such as dimensions and quantities,
<br /> or for substantiating instructions for installation or performance of equipment or systems, all of
<br /> which remain the responsibility of the Contractor as required by the Contract Documents. The
<br /> Architect's review of the Contractor's submittals shall not relieve the Contractor of the
<br /> obligations under Paragraphs 3.3, 3.5 and 3.12. The Architect's review shall not constitute
<br /> approval of safety precautions or, unless otherwise specifically stated by the Architect, of any
<br /> construction means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures. The Architect's approval of
<br /> a specific item shall not indicate approval of an assembly of which the item is a component.
<br /> 4 . 2 . 8 The Architect will prepare Change Orders and Construction Change Directives, and
<br /> may with the prior written approval of the Owner's Representative , authorize minor
<br /> changes in the Work as provided in Paragraph 7.4.
<br /> 4 . 2 . 9 The Architect will conduct inspections to determine the date or dates of Substantial
<br /> Completion and the date of final completion, will receive and forward to the Owner, for the
<br /> Owner's review and records, written warranties and related documents required by the Contract
<br /> and assembled by the Contractor, and will issue a final Certificate for Payment upon
<br /> compliance with the requirements of the Contract Documents.
<br /> 4 . 2 . 10 If the Owner and Architect agree, the Architect will provide one or more project
<br /> representatives to assist in carrying out the Architect's responsibilities at the site. The duties,
<br /> responsibilities and limitations of authority of such project i, f any representatives shall be as
<br /> set forth in an exhibit to be incorporated in the Contract Documents. ,F, A
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<br /> 4 . 2 . 11 The Architect will initially interpret and decide matters concerning performance under
<br /> and requirements of, the Contract Documents on written request of either the Owner or
<br /> Contractor. The Architect's response to such requests will be made in writing within any time 01997 AIA®
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<br /> GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE
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<br /> with permission of the AIA and can be reproduced in accordance with your license without violation until
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