Spiral staircase railing height

[YujinXELPG]

Hi everyone,

I am currently working on a spiral staircase and have set the railing height to 3 feet. The bottom railing measures 3 feet in height; however, as the staircase ascends, the railing height at the top level is 3 feet 7 5/8 inches instead of the desired 3 feet.

I would like the railing to be a consistent 3 feet tall from the top of the tread to the top of the rail. Unfortunately, I have already attempted to use the "Height Correction" feature, but it did not resolve the issue.

I would greatly appreciate any advice or suggestions you may have to help me adjust the railing height at the top level.

Thank you so much!

[theslacollier]

When working with spiral staircases in Revit, achieving a consistent railing height can be challenging due to the geometry and slope of the stairs. 
Try this "Edit Rail" Tool:

Select the railing and use the "Edit Rail" tool to manually adjust its height at specific points. You can add or modify points along the railing path to ensure a consistent height.

[YujinXELPG]

Hello,
Thanks for adding your idea to this post and that is what I normally do when I model a spiral staircase in Revit.

Thanks anyway!

[Mike.FORM · Accepted solution]

You are not measuring the same height. The bottom of the rail you are measuring the height directly at the stair nosing. The top rail you are measuring the height of the rail at the back of the tread. so you are getting 3' + 7 5/8" which I bet is your riser height of the stairs. Measure top of the rail down to the landing.

[YujinXELPG]

Hi!

Thanks for your reply. I've got the same answer from Revit Structure Forum and you're right!