R606.13.2.3

Section R606.13.2.3 is titled 'Bonding with prefabricated joint reinforcement' and covers requirements for wall construction. The requirement for multiple-wythe masonry walls bonded together with prefabricated joint reinforcement to have a cross wire for a maximum square foot area, a maximum vertical spacing, and other installation details is established. The purpose of this section is to prevent structural failure.

The model shows a multiple-wythe masonry wall being tied together with highlighted prefabricated joint reinforcement.