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<br />by the Architect and shall include a detailed written statement that indicates the specific
<br />Drawings or Specifications in need of clarification and the nature of the clarification requested.
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<br />2.6.1.6 If deemed appropriate by the Architect, the Architect shall on the Owner's behalf
<br />prepare, reproduce and distribute supplemental Drawings and Specifications in response to
<br />requests for infonnation by the Contractor.
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<br />2.6.1.7 The Architect shall interpret and decide matters concerning performance of the
<br />Owner and Contractor under, and requirements of, the Contract Documents on written
<br />request of either the Owner or Contractor. The Architect's response to such requests shall be
<br />made in writing within any time limits agreed upon or otherwise with reasonable promptness.
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<br />2.6.1.8 Interpretations and decisions of the Architect shall be consistent with the intent of
<br />and reasonably inferable from the Contract Documents and shall be in writing or in the form of
<br />drawings. When making such interpretations and initial decisions, the Architect shall endeavor
<br />to secure faithful performance by both Owner and Contractor, shall not show partiality to
<br />either, and shall not be liable for the results of interpretations or decisions so rendered in good
<br />faith.
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<br />2.6.1.9 The Architect shall render initial decisions on claims, disputes or other matters in
<br />question between the Owner and Contractor as provided in the Contract Documents.
<br />However, the Architect's decisions on malleI'S relating to aesthetic effect shall be final if
<br />consistent with the intent expressed in the Contract Documents.
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<br />2.6.2 EVALUATIONS OF THE WORK
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<br />2.6.2.1 The Architect, as a representative of the Owner, shall visit the site at intervals
<br />appropriate to the stage of the Contractor's operations, or as otherwise agreed by the Owner
<br />and the Architect in Article 2.8, (1) to become generally familiar with and to keep the Owner
<br />informed about the progress and quality of the portion of the Work completed, (2) to endeavor
<br />to guard the Owner against defects and deficiencies in the Work, and (3) to determine in
<br />general if the Work is being performed in a manner indicating that the Work, when fully
<br />completed, will be in accordance with the Contract Documents. However, the Architect shall
<br />not be required to make exhaustive or continuous on-site inspections to check the quality or
<br />quantity of the Work. The Architect shall neither have control over or charge of, nor be
<br />responsible for, the construction means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures, or for
<br />safety precautions and programs in connection with the Work, since these are solely the
<br />Contractor's rights and responsibilities under the Contract Documents.
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<br />2.6.2.2 The Architect shall report to the Owner known deviations from the Contract
<br />Documents and from the most recent construction schedule submitted by the Contractor.
<br />However, the Architect shall not be responsible for the Contractor's failure to perform the
<br />Work in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents. The Architect shall be
<br />responsible for the Architect's negligent acts or omissions, but shall not have control over or
<br />charge of and shall not be responsible for acts or omissions of the Contractor, Subcontractors,
<br />or their agents or employees, or of any other persons or entities performing portions of the
<br />Work.
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<br />2.6.2.3 The Architect shall at all times have access to the Work wherever it is in preparation or
<br />progress.
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<br />2.6.2.4 Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement or when direct communications have
<br />been specially authorized, the Owner shall endeavor to communicate with the Contractor
<br />through the Architect about matters arising out of or relating to the Contract Documents.
<br />Communications by and with the Architect's consultants shall be through the Architect.
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<br />2.6.2.5 The Architect shall have authority to reject Work that does not confonn to the
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<br />Contract Documents. Whenever the Architect considers it necessary or advisable, the Architect
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