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Article 12 continued from Page No. 10 12.5 Reference subparagraph 2.4.5 -The Architect shall include in the bidding information,plans or specifications, a requirement that Prime Contractors provide operation manuals and adequate training for the experienced staff of the Owner in the operation of mechanical, electrical,heating and air-conditioning systems installed by the Prime Contractors. 12.6 Reference subparagraph 2.6.3 - Construction Phase duties, responsibility and limitation of authority of the Architect shall not be restricted, modified or extended without written agreement of the Owner and Architect and notice to Prime Contractors. 12.7 Reference subparagraph 2.6.4 -The Architect shall be the representative of the Owner during the construction phase of the contract period, and shall advise and consult with the Owner. Instructions to the Prime Contractors shall be forwarded through the Architect. The Architect shall have authority to act on behalf of the Owner only to the extend provided in this Agreement,unless otherwise modified by written agreement. 12.8 Reference paragraph 2.6.5 - The Architect shall visit the site periodically at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction, and shall review the work in progress during these on-site visits to endeavor to determine for the Owner's benefit and protection if the work is proceeding in accordance with the intent of the Contract Documents and the construction schedule. The Architect shall be held to-the standard of care (with regard to review by on- site visits) which is generally accepted in the industry among architects of similar skill and standing in the community. The Architect shall not be responsible for construction means, methods, techniques, sequence or procedures or for safety precautions and related programs in connection with the work; and he shall not be responsible for the Prime Contractors' schedules or failure to carry out the work in accordance with the Contract Documents. Basic Services include not more than sixteen (16) site visits during the construction phase. (A site visit is one visit by one person for not more than one day.) If more site visits are required such visits shall be Additional Services and shall be paid for in accordance with Paragraph 11.3. 12.9 Reference subparagraph 2,6.6 - The Architect represents that he will follow the standards of care which are generally accepted among Architects of similar skill and standing in the community in performing all services under this agreement. Any defective designs or specifications furnished by the Architect shall be promptly redesigned by the Architect at no cost to the Owner. The Owner's approval, acceptance,use of or payment for all or any part of the Architect's services hereunder, or the project itself, shall in no way diminish the Architect's obligations or the Owner's rights hereunder. Article 12 continued on Page No. 12 11