R602.12

Section R602.12 is titled 'Simplified wall bracing' and covers requirements for wall construction. The limitations of a building which may have its walls braced in accordance with this section's subsections is established. The purpose of this section is to prevent structural failure, and offer a simpler method for the design and construction of wall bracing for buildings that meet specific criteria.

The model shows a simple house (exploded between the 1st and 2nd floors to depict a required interior element), labeled with numbers corresponding to the list items in this section.