Limitations on Architect/Engineer Authority Clause Samples
The "Limitations on Architect/Engineer Authority" clause defines the boundaries of decision-making and actions that an architect or engineer can undertake within a project. Typically, this clause clarifies that while the architect or engineer may oversee design, review submittals, or inspect work, they are not authorized to approve changes to contract terms, direct contractors to perform extra work, or make binding commitments on behalf of the owner. By clearly delineating these limits, the clause helps prevent misunderstandings, unauthorized commitments, and potential disputes over project scope or costs.
Limitations on Architect/Engineer Authority. A/E is not responsible for:
3.2.3.1 Contractor’s means, methods, techniques, sequences, procedures, safety, or programs incident to the Project, nor will A/E supervise, direct, control or have authority over the same;
3.2.3.2 The failure of Contractor to comply with laws and regulations applicable to the furnishing or performing the Work;
3.2.3.3 Contractor’s failure to perform or furnish the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents; or
3.2.3.4 Acts or omissions of Contractor, or of any other person or organization performing or furnishing any of the Work.
Limitations on Architect/Engineer Authority. The AE is not responsible for:
3.2.3.1 The Contractor’s means, methods, techniques, sequences, procedures, safety, or programs incident to the Project nor will the AE supervise, direct, control or have authority over the same.
3.2.3.2 The failure of Contractor to comply with laws and regulations applicable to the furnishing or performing the Work.
3.2.3.3 The Contractor’s failure to perform or furnish the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.
3.2.3.4 Acts or omissions of the Contractor, or of any other person or organization performing or furnishing any of the Work.
Limitations on Architect/Engineer Authority. The AE is not responsible for:
3.2.3.1 The CM-at-Risk’s means, methods, techniques, sequences, procedures, safety, or programs incident to the Project nor will the AE supervise, direct, control or have authority over the same.
3.2.3.2 The failure of CM-at-Risk to comply with laws and regulations applicable to the furnishing or performing the Work.
3.2.3.3 The CM-at-Risk’s failure to perform or furnish the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.
3.2.3.4 Acts or omissions of the CM-at-Risk, or of any other person or organization performing or furnishing any of the Work.
Limitations on Architect/Engineer Authority. Architect/Engineer will not supervise, direct, control or have authority over or be responsible for Contractor’s means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures of construction, or the safety precautions and programs incident thereto. Architect/Engineer is not responsible for any failure of Contractor to comply with laws and regulations applicable to the furnishing or performing the Work. Architect/Engineer is not responsible for Contractor’s failure to perform or furnish the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents. Architect/Engineer is not responsible for the acts or omissions of Contractor, or of any Subcontractor, any supplier, or of any other person or organization performing or furnishing any of the Work.