Section 113 in Kerala Municipality Building Rules, 1999
113. Guard rails or parapets.
- Every slab or balcony overlooking any exterior or interior open space which are 2 metres or more below shall be provided with parapet walls or guard rails of height not less than 1.20 metres and such guard rails shall be firmly fixed to the walls and slabs and may also be of blank walls, metal grills or a combination of both.Provided that if metal grills are used they shall not be made of continuous horizontal members to prevent climbing on them:Provided further that guard rails shall not be made of glass or any similar material which are not reinforced to prevent breaking.
