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§2.6,16 Interpretations and decisions of the Architect shall be consistent with the intent of and reasonably inferable from
<br /> the Contract Documents and shall be in writing or in the form of drawings.When making such interpretations and initial
<br /> decisions,the Architect shall endeavor to secure faithful performance by both Owner and Contractor,shall not show
<br /> partiality to either,and shall not be liable for results of interpretations or decisions so rendered in good faith.
<br /> §2.6.17 The Architect shall render initial decisions on claims,disputes or other matters in question between the Owner
<br /> and Contractor as provided in the Contract Documents.However,the Architect's decisions on matters relating to
<br /> aesthetic effect shall be final if consistent with the intent expressed in the Contract Documents.
<br /> §2.6,18 The Architect's decisions on claims,disputes or other matters in question between the Owner and Contractor,
<br /> except for those relating to aesthetic effect as provided in Section 2.6.17,shall be subject to mediation and arbitration as
<br /> provided in this Agreement and in the Contract Documents.
<br /> ARTICLE 3 ADDITIONAL SERVICES
<br /> §3.1 GENERAL
<br /> §3.1.1 The services described in this Article 3 are not included in Basic Services unless so identified in Article 12, and
<br /> they shall be paid for by the Owner as provided in this Agreement,in addition to the compensation for Basic Services.
<br /> The services described under Sections 3.2 and 3.4 shall only be provided if authorized or confirmed in writing by the
<br /> Owner. If services described under Contingent Additional Services in Section 3.3 are required due to circumstances
<br /> beyond the Architect's control, the Architect shall notify the Owner prior to commencing such services.If the Owner
<br /> deems that such services described under Section 3.3 are not required,the Owner shall give prompt written notice to the
<br /> Architect.If the Owner indicates in writing that all or part of such Contingent Additional Services are not required,the
<br /> Architect shall have no obligation to provide those services.
<br /> §3.2 PROJECT REPRESENTATION BEYOND BASIC SERVICES
<br /> §3.2.1 If more extensive representation at the site than is described in Section 2.6.5 is required,the Architect shall
<br /> provide one or more Project Representatives to assist in carrying out such additional on-site responsibilities.
<br /> §3.2,2 Project Representatives shall be selected,employed and directed by the Architect,and the Architect shall be
<br /> compensated therefor as agreed by the Owner and Architect.The duties,responsibilities and limitations of authority of
<br /> Project Representatives shall be as described in the edition of AIA Document B352 current as of the date of this
<br /> Agreement,unless otherwise agreed.
<br /> §3.2,3 Through the presence at the site of such Project Representatives,the Architect shall endeavor to provide further
<br /> protection for the Owner against defects and deficiencies in the Work,but the furnishing of such project representation
<br /> shall not modify the rights,responsibilities or obligations of the Architect as described elsewhere in this Agreement.
<br /> §3.3 CONTINGENT ADDITIONAL SERVICES
<br /> §3.3.1 Making revisions in drawings,specifications or other documents when such revisions are:
<br /> .1 inconsistent with approvals or instructions previously given by the Owner,including revisions made
<br /> necessary by adjustments in the Owner's program or Project budget;
<br /> .2 required by the enactment or revision of codes,laws or regulations subsequent to the preparation of such
<br /> documents;or
<br /> .3 due to changes required as a result of the Owner's failure to render decisions in a timely manner.
<br /> §3.3.2 Providing services required because of significant changes in the Project including,but not limited to,size,
<br /> quality, complexity, the Owner's schedule,or the method of bidding or negotiating and contracting for construction,
<br /> except for services required under Section 5.2.5.
<br /> §3.3.3 Preparing Drawings,Specifications and other documentation and supporting data,evaluating Contractor's
<br /> proposals,and providing other services in connection with Change Orders and Construction Change Directives.
<br /> §3.3.4 Providing services in connection with evaluating substitutions proposed by the Contractor and making
<br /> subsequent revisions to Drawings,Specifications and other documentation resulting therefrom.
<br /> §3.3.5 Providing consultation concerning replacement of Work damaged by fire or other cause during construction,and
<br /> furnishing services required in connection with the replacement of such Work.
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