Remove a non-load-bearing wall. Are columns/beams needed??

[Mrlebowski]

Hello!
I will remove a non-load-bearing wall (according to the property manager) made of brick and plaster in a condominium apartment. The wall runs between the kitchen, living room, and hallway in an L-shape. The new room will thus be approximately 9x4 meters in span. The ceiling is made of concrete, but I don't know how thick it is. So, will this hold without pillars/beam and if so, what is the best way to proceed?
Best regards, John

 

[somelvis]

Well, if it's not load-bearing, then it's not load-bearing and you don't need any beam or other support when you remove it.

But I would never ever dare to remove a brick wall just like that. Brick walls are often load-bearing, and you should check with the association and double-check with a structural engineer who looks at it on-site.

How does the property manager know the wall is not load-bearing? Has he reviewed the construction drawings?

Regards

 

[Mrlebowski]

Thank you for your response. I have double-checked with the association and the property manager. However, the property manager thought I should save part of the wall just to be safe. He is not a professional, though, and I would prefer to remove the whole thing... I will consult with a newly graduated engineer. The question is how much the roof weighs, how it's reinforced, etc., and if it can handle 9m length without a beam? Is there a formula for calculating that?
Regards, John

 

[somelvis]

Save just in case?
Is he unsure?
If it's not load-bearing, it's not load-bearing.
If you're unsure, don't do it.
There's no easy formula to roughly calculate when you don't know where load-bearing walls are located and what kind of concrete is above.

Best regards