This document provides an abstract and overview of the Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures. The document was developed jointly by the Masonry Standards Joint Committee (MSJC) which is sponsored by The Masonry Society (TMS), the American Concrete Institute (ACI), and the Structural Engineering Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers (SEI/ASCE). The standards contained in the document provide requirements for designing, constructing, and specifying masonry structures. The document covers topics such as materials, analysis and design, seismic design, and quality assurance for masonry construction. It is intended to be used by individuals competent to evaluate its recommendations and requirements.