Tenants of a building where a child fell from a balcony over the weekend have been told to stop using their balconies until further notice after building inspectors found unsafe gaps in the handrails. The City of London has ordered Medallion Corporation to repair guardrails in the Lyle Street building where a young child fell and died on Saturday. At the request of London Police, building inspectors went to 400 Lyle Street and found that balcony guardrails that had openings greater than 100 mm. "During the building process, all building codes were met, and City of London inspectors issued an occupancy permit." A small memorial of toys, flowers and stuffed animals has been lain at the site of where a young child fell from a high-rise balcony.

Source: CBC News October 06, 2021 00:18 UTC