Railing height
Regulated by SNiP and GOST. Inside a home at least 90 cm, on upper-floor landings 100–110 cm.
01 /Main height standards
The height of a staircase railing is strictly regulated by building codes (SNiP and GOST) to ensure safety.
- 📐 Inside a home: at least 90 cm (900 mm) from the step surface to the top of the handrail.
- 👧 In children's facilities: strictly 120 cm (1200 mm) with a mandatory secondary handrail for children at 50–60 cm.
- 🏢 In public buildings: at least 90 cm for internal stairs.
- 🌧️ On outdoor stairs: at least 120 cm (1200 mm) due to the higher slipping risk.
- 🏗️ On landings and in double-height areas: the height increases to 100–110 cm.
02 /How to measure the height correctly
The measurement is taken along a vertical line: from the front edge of the step (the nosing) straight up to the top of the handrail.