R602.12.1

Section R602.12.1 is titled 'Circumscribed rectangle' and covers requirements for wall construction. The requirement to determine bracing for the simplified bracing method using a circumscribed rectangle around the entire building, excluding open attached structures, which is limited in length and ratio 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 resembles the cross-referenced figure with a highlighted circumscribed rectangle.