Obligation of a Railing
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Question
Is a balcony in an apartment required to have a railing?
Answer
A railing is required only on the roof of a house that is more than one story high, if both the house below and the roof above belong to the same owner. However, it is required due to the commandment 'do not bring blood upon your house'.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Choshen Mishpat, Siman 427; Responsa Mabit, Part 1, Siman 110; Chazon Ish, Bava Kama, Likutim, Siman 18
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