The Torah says in דברים פרק כב:ח:
כִּי תִבְנֶה בַּיִת חָדָשׁ, וְעָשִׂיתָ מַעֲקֶה לְגַגֶּךָ; וְלֹא-תָשִׂים דָּמִים בְּבֵיתֶךָ, כִּי-יִפֹּל הַנֹּפֵל מִמֶּנּוּ
It's a Mitzvah to put a fence around one's roof to prevent people from falling off.
The fence must be at least 10 Tefachim high (80 cm, 2 feet 7½ inches) and must be strong enough that a person can lean on it and not fall. A roof that is never used does not need a fence.
Similarly, any life threatening danger needs preventive protection as appropriate. E.g. a well or pit needs a fence or a cover strong enough to ensure nobody falls in.
For the same reason one may not own a dangerous dog nor a shaky ladder.
Source: Kitzur Shulchan Aruch 190:1,2
- Danny
Monday, 11 Tevet 5773
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