Common use of SCOPE OF ARCHITECT’S BASIC SERVICES Clause in Contracts

SCOPE OF ARCHITECT’S BASIC SERVICES. 3.1 The Architect’s Basic Services consist of those described in this Article 3 and include usual and customary structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering services. If applicable, the Architect shall comply with Federal, State and Local rules, regulations, statutes, laws and ordinances applicable to the services rendered hereunder. Services not set forth in this Article 3 are Supplemental or Additional Services. DRAFT § 3.1.1 The Architect shall coordinate its services with those services provided by the Owner and the Owner’s consultants. The Architect shall be entitled to rely on (1) the accuracy and completeness of the services and information furnished by the Owner and (2) the Owner’s approvals. The Architect shall provide prompt written notice to the Owner if the Architect becomes aware of any error, omission, or inconsistency in such services or information. § 3.1.2 As soon as practicable after the date of this Agreement, the Architect shall submit for the Owner’s approval a schedule for the performance of the Architect’s services. Once approved by the Owner, time limits established by the schedule shall not, except for reasonable cause, be exceeded by the Architect or Owner. With the Owner’s written approval, the Architect may adjust the schedule, if necessary, as the Project proceeds until the commencement of construction. § 3.1.3 The Architect shall assist the Owner in connection with the Owner’s responsibility for filing documents required for the approval of governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the Project.