Section 24(11) in Kerala Municipality Building Rules, 1999
(11)Every open space provided, either interior or exterior shall be kept free from any erection thereon and shall be open to the sky and only cornice, roof or whether shade not more than 0.60 meter width shall overhang or project over the said open space so as to reduce the width to less than the minimum required:Provided that where the open space is minimum 0.60 meter the cornice, roof or weather shade shall be limited to 30 cms. and where the open space is less than 0.60 meter no projection whatsoever shall be permitted:Provided further that where the open space has minimum 1.50 meters. cornice roof or weather shade upto 75cms shall be permitted and increase in the width of cornice roof of weather shade shall be permitted corresponding to increase in the open space:Provided further that no door or window shall be permitted if the open space on that portion is less than 1 meter:Provided further that open stair or flight of steps or ramps meant as access to upper or lower floors shall be permitted in the open space if such stair, step or ramp has minimum 60cms distance from the boundaries.Provided also that the underneath of the ramp shall not be enclosed however pillars may be permitted for its support.
