Is there a risk that this is a load-bearing structure?

[Magmatts]

Hello!
My wonderful partner has been diligent and taken down a stair railing on the upper floor.
The panic is currently outweighing the joy. Is there a risk that the construction is load-bearing?

 

[jonmo]

No, it seems extremely unlikely.

 

[7gren]

The only thing those posts are supporting is a bit of paint. I would have breathed a sigh of relief and given my partner a happy pat! Just remember to build a proper safety rail so no one falls off.

 

[spirou197]

No, absolutely not - it has nothing to do with the framework.

 

[Magmatts]

The only thing those posts support is a bit of paint. I would breathe a sigh of relief and give my partner a happy pat! Just remember to build a proper fall protection so no one falls down

yep. It is only cut halfway down to the horizontal rule, so we have the fence left at the bottom

 

[BirgitS]

But without the attachment to the ceiling, the remaining "fence" may not be stable enough to withstand someone weighing 100 kg falling against it.

 

[Magmatts]

But without the attachment to the ceiling, the remaining "railing" might not be stable enough to handle someone weighing 100 kg falling against it.

Good point. I will take that with me.