The architect observes work that does not conform to the Contract Documents. Which AIA A201 architect authority may apply?
Correct Answer
D) The Architect may reject nonconforming Work as part of contract administration
A201 gives the Architect authority to reject Work that does not conform to the Contract Documents.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
A201 gives the Architect authority to reject Work that does not conform to the Contract Documents.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: The Architect must accept the work if a subcontractor has already invoiced it
The Architect must accept the work if a subcontractor has already invoiced it skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for rejection of work.
Option B: The Owner's lender must decide whether the work is defective, and close the issue in the estimator's pricing notes
The Owner's lender must decide whether the work is defective, and close the issue in the estimator's pricing notes skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for rejection of work.
Option C: The low bidder from bid day has final authority over quality disputes, and use that shortcut to decide the architect requirement, and treat a subcontractor selection note as the owner's approval
The low bidder from bid day has final authority over quality disputes, and use that shortcut to decide the architect requirement, and treat a subcontractor selection note as the owner's approval skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for rejection of work.
Memory Technique
Rejection Of Work square for Has Finish: scope, authority, price, paper.
Reference Hint
Open-book path: tab AIA A201-2017 to Article 4, §4.2 Rejection of Work; match the contract role, notice step, and timing in the stem before choosing.
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