R404.1.2

Section R404.1.2 is titled 'Design of masonry foundation walls' and covers the requirements for the allowed design methods for masonry foundation walls. The use of this section or a cross-referenced code to be used for the design of masonry foundation walls, and clarification that a design professional stamp is not required when using either of these design standards, unless specifically mandated by state law, is established. The purpose of this section is to prevent structural failure.

The model shows a section of a masonry foundation wall (on a concrete footing), and a bookshelf full of codes and standards.