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§ 3.6.2.4 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 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 rendered in good faith. The Architect's decisions on matters relating to aesthetic effect shall be final if consistent with the intent expressed in the Contract Documents. § 3.6.2.5 Unless the Owner and Contractor designate another person to serve as an Initial D cis `.n Maker, as that term is defined in AIA Document A201-2007, the Architect shall render initial decisions o C ims between the Owner and Contractor as provided in the Contract Documents. § 3.6.3 CERTIFICATES FOR PAYMENT TO CONTRACTOR § 3.6.3.1 The Architect shall review and certify the amounts due the Contractor and shall iss e rtificates in such amounts. The Architect's certification for payment shall constitute a representation to the Owner, based on the Architect's evaluation of the Work as provided in Section 3.6.2 and on the data comprising the Contractor's Application for Payment, that, to the best of the Architect's knowledge, infoimation and belief, the Work has progressed to the point indicated and that the quality of the Work is in accordance with the Co ract Documents. The foregoing representations are subject (1) to an evaluation of the Work for conformanc wi the Contract Documents upon Substantial Completion, (2) to results of subsequent tests and inspections, (3) o correction of minor deviations from the Contract Documents prior to completion, and (4) to specific qua fic, tions exp • sse�d by the Architect. § 3.6.3.2 The issuance of a Certificate for Payment shall not be a representation that the Arciitec as made exhaustive or continuous on -site inspections to check the quality or quantity of the Work, ( reviewed construction means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures, (3) reviewed copies of requisitions received from Subcontractors and material suppliers and other data requested by the Owner to substantiate the Contractor's right to payment, or (4) ascertained how or for what purpose the Contractor has used money previously paid on accou the Contract Sum. § 3.6.3.3 The Architect shall maintain a record of the Applications and Certificates for Pay § 3.6.4 SUBMITTALS § 3.6.4.1 The Architect shall review the Contractor's submittal schedule and shall not unreasonably approval. The Architect's action in reviewing submittals shall be taken in accordance with the approved sub schedule or, in the absence of an approved submittal schedule, with reasonable promptness while allowing sufficien time in the Architect's professional judgment to pe tit adequate review. 111 . § 3.6.4.2 In accordance with the Architect -approved submittal schedule, the Architect shall review and approve or take other appropriate action upon the Contractor's submittals such as Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples but only for the limited purpose of checking for conformance with information given and the design concept expressed in the Contract Documents. Review of such submittals is not for the purpose of determining thelaccuracy and completeness of other information such as dimensions, quantities, and installation or perfo mane of quifinent or systems, which are the Contractor's responsibility. The Architect's review shall not constitu e approval of safety precautions or, unless otherwise specifically stated by the Architect, of any construction means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures. The Architect's approval of a specific item shall not indicate approval of an assembly of which the item is a component. § 3.6.4.3 If the Contract Documents specifically require the Contractor to provide professional design services or certifications by a design professional related to systems, materials or equipment, the Architect shall specify the appropriate performance and design criteria that such services must satisfy. The Architect shall review Shop Drawings and other submittals related to the Work designed or certified by the design professional retained by the Contractor that bear such professional's seal and signature when submitted to the Architect. The Architect shall be entitled to rely upon the adequacy, accuracy and completeness of the services, certification and approvals performed or provided by such design professionals. § 3.6.4.4 Subject to the provisions of Section 4.3, the Architect shall review and respond to equests for information about the Contract Documents. The Architect shall set forth in the Contract Documents the requirements for requests for information. Requests for information shall include, at a minimum, a detailed written statement that indicates the AIA Document B101= - 2007 (formerly B151= - 1997). Copyright © 1974, 1978, 1987, 1997 and 2007 by The American Institute of Architects. All rights reserved. WARNING: This AIA® Document is protected by U.S. Copyright Law and International Treaties. Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this AIA® Document, or any portion of it, may result in severe civil and criminal penalties, and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law. 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