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§ 2.6.16 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 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 results of interpretations or decisions so rendered in good faith. § 2.6.17 The Architect shall render initial decisions 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. § 2,6.18 The Architect's decisions on claims, disputes or other matters in question between the Owner and Contractor, except for those relating to aesthetic effect as provided in Section 2.6.17, shall be subject to mediation and arbitration as provided in this Agreement and in the Contract Documents. .ARTICLE 3 ADDITIONAL SERVICES § 31 GENERAL § 3.1.1 The services described in this Article 3 are not included in Basic services unless so identified in Article 12, and they shall be paid for by the Owner as provided in this Agreement, in addition to the compensation for Basic Services. The services described under Sections 3.2 and 3.4 shall only be provided if authorized or confirmed in writing by the Owner. If services described under Contingent Additional. Services in Section 3.3 are required due to circumstances beyond the Architect's control, the Architect shall notify the Owner prior to commencing such services. If the Owner deems that such services described under Section 3.3 are not required, the Owner shall give prompt written notice to the Architect. If the Owner indicates in writing that all or part of such Contingent Additional Services are not required, the Architect shall have no obligation to provide those services. 3.2 PROJECT REPRESENTATION BEYOND BASIC SERVICES § 3.2.1 If more extensive representation at the. site than is described in Section 2;6.5 is required, the Architect shall provide one or more Project Representatives to assist in carrying out such additional on -site responsibilities. § 3.2.2 Project Representatives shall be selected, employed and directed by the Architect, and the Architect shall be compensated therefor as agreed by the Owner and Architect. The duties, responsibilities and limitations of authority of Project Representatives shall be as described in the edition of AIA Document B352 current as of the date of this Agreement; unless otherwise agreed. § 3.2.3 Through the presence at the site of such Project Representatives, the Architect shall endeavor to provide further protection for the Owner against defects and deficiencies in the Work, but the furnishing of such project representation shall not modify the rights, responsibilities or obligations of the Architect as described elsewhere in this Agreement. § 3.3 CONTINGENT ADDITIONAL SERVICES § 3.3.1 Making revisions in drawings, specifications or other documents when such revisions are: .1 inconsistent with approvals or instructions previously given by the Owner, including revisions made necessary by adjustments in the Owner's program or Project budget; .2 required by the enactment or revision of codes, laws or regulations subsequent to the preparation of such documents; or .3 due to changes required as a result of the Owner's failure to render decisions in a timely manner. § 3.3.2 Providing services required because of significant, changes in the Project including, but not limited to, size., quality, complexity, the Owner's schedule, or the method of bidding or negotiating and contracting for construction, except for services required under Section 5.2.5. § 3.3.3 Preparing Drawings, Specifications and other documentation and supporting data, evaluating Contractor's proposals, and providing other services in connection with Change Orders and Construction Change Directives. 3.3.4 Providing services in connection with evaluating substitutions proposed by the Contractor and snaking subsequent revisions to Drawings, Specifications and other documentation resulting therefrom_ § 3.3.5 Providing consultation concerning replacement of Work damaged by fire or other cause during construction, and furnishing services required in connection with the replacement of such Work. 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