R607.5.2

Section R607.5.2 is titled 'Lateral support' and covers requirements for wall construction. The requirement for glass unit masonry panels to be laterally supported by elements capable of withstanding a minimum amount of load is established. The purpose of this section is to prevent structural failure. This section has two exceptions which exempt the requirement for support at the top or sides, dependent on whether panels are one unit high or one unit wide. The purpose for these exceptions is to allow for no support at the top or sides where such support is unnecessary.

The model shows a section of a glass block panel being installed using panel anchor and channel-type restraints. (Mortar has been excluded for clarity).