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e e of OWNER to the extent provided in said standard General Conditions except as otherwise pr~vided in writing. . 1.6.2 Visits to site and Observation of Construction. In connection wi th observation of the work of Contractor(s) while it is in progress: 1.6.2.1 ARCHITECT shall make visits to the site at intervals appropriate to the various stages of construction as ARCHITECT deems necessary in order to observe as an experienced and qualified design professional the progress and quality of the various aspects of contractor(s)' work. In addition, the ARCHITECT and/or .OWNER may provide the services of a Resident Project Representative (and assistants as agreed) at the site to assist ARCHITECT and to provide more continuous observation of such work. Based on information obtained during such visits and on such observations, ARCHITECT shall endeavor to determine in general if such work is proceeding in accordance with the Contract Documents and ARCHITECT shall keep OWNER informed of the progress of the work. 1.6.2.2 The Resident Project Representative (and assistants) may be ARCHITECT's agent or employee and under ARCHITECT's supervision or may be the OWNER's agent or employee and under OWNERS supervision. The duties and responsibilities of the Resident Project Representative (and assistants) are set forth in Exhibit B "Duties, Responsibilities and Limitation of Authority of Resident Project Representative". Any exceptions or modifications to these responsibilities and limitations will be mutually agreed upon by both parties in writing. 1.6.2.3 The purpose of ARCHITECT's visits to and representation by the Resident Project Representative (and assistant, if any) at the site will be to enable ARCHITECT to better carry out the duties and responsibilities assigned to and undertaken by ARCHITECT during the Construction Phase, and, in addition, by exercise of ARCHITECT's efforts as an experienced and qualified design professional, to provide for OWNER a greater degree of confidence that the completed work of Contractor(s) will conform generally to the Contract Documents and that the integrity of the design concept as reflected in the Contract Documents has been implemented and preserved by Contractor(s). On the other hand, ARCHITECT shall not, during such visits or as a result of such observations of Contractor(s) I work in progress, supervise, direct or have control over Contractor(s) , work nor shall ARCHITECT have authority over or responsibility for the means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures of construction selected by Contractor(s), for safety precautions and programs incident to the work of Contractor(s), for safety precautions and programs incident to the work of Contractor(s) or for any failure of Contractor(s) to comply with laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes or orders applicable to contractor(s) furnishing and performing their work. 1-5