Opening in wall under stairs

[ÅVW]

Hello
I am wondering if it is possible to make a narrow (and quite low) opening under a staircase. The staircase is an indoor staircase and is located in the basement.
Is there any obstacle due to the staircase?
Does the staircase lose its stability or load-bearing capacity because an opening is made?
Thanks
Åsa

 

[Matti_75]

The staircase is usually attached to the wall, but depending on the width of the hole, it might work.

 

[ÅVW]

Thank you
It's good if the stairs haven't fallen down ha ha
I was thinking about approximately 80 cm so that sounds to me like it should work.

 

[BirgitS]

How is the wall constructed?
It probably makes a difference whether it is a wooden frame construction or if it is built with lecablock bricks.

 

[ÅVW]

According to the drawing, it is a non-load-bearing wall made of Leca-stone. 19 cm thick.

 

[Matti_75]

Since it is a masonry wall, you may need to support it even though it is not load-bearing. It can collapse under its own weight, but you just need to insert an angle iron on each side at the top of the opening.

 

[ÅVW]

Oh thank you Matti_75, that was very valuable to know. Then we will make sure to solve this the right way.