Decisions on Requirements of Contract Documents and Acceptability of Work. 14.8.1 Architect will be the initial interpreter of the requirements of the Contract Documents and judge of the acceptability of the Work thereunder. Claims, disputes and other matters relating to the acceptability of the Work, the interpretation of the requirements of the Contract Documents pertaining to the performance of the Work, and Claims seeking changes in the Contract Price or Contract Times will be referred initially to Architect in writing, in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, with a request for a formal decision. 14.8.2 When functioning as interpreter and judge under this paragraph, Architect will not show partiality to Owner or Contractor and will not be liable in connection with any interpretation or decision rendered in good faith in such capacity. The rendering of a decision by Architect pursuant to this paragraph with respect to any such Claim, dispute, or other matter will be a condition precedent to any exercise by Owner or Contractor of such rights or remedies as either may otherwise have under the Contract Documents or by Laws or Regulations in respect of any such Claim, dispute, or other matter.
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Samples: Construction Agreement, Construction Agreement, Design Bid Build Contractor Services
