# Internal Masonry Walls Not Properly Detailed ### Issue Image: ![[Pasted image 20241112131230.png| Example of typical Masonry Wall Details]] ## Issue Description: - Masonry walls including brick, Hebel and blockwork are all required to comply with the Structural Standards. - They require various stiffeners and other connection details to restrain them from falling over. - Architects often detail these walls on the drawings without consideration of these requirements. - They are typically used on the ground floor of mixed use buildings as they are secure and achieve the necessary FRLs. - Structural Engineers are required to document the construction details of all masonry walls on their drawings either with some typical details or exact details. ## Actions to Prevent this Issue: - [ ] Check that all masonry walls are detailed on the Structural Engineer's Drawings