balcony railing

Terrace safety guard

A balcony railing is the protective barrier along the edge of a balcony, preventing falls while allowing an unobstructed view.

It typically consists of vertical balusters supporting a horizontal handrail: She leaned against the balcony railing and watched the street below.

Building codes specify minimum heights and spacing requirements.

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BARRIER vs. OPENING

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Unfilled space between

void · opening

ELEVATION SAFETY vs. GROUND-LEVEL ACCESS

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Indoor walking surface

ground level · interior wall · doorway

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G