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That was the next question. I have a vague memory that gallows brackets aren't acceptable now and it should be rsjs in structural walls.
This isn't one I'm planning to remove. A mate has some cracks appearing in his upstairs flat and is wondering whether it's due to downstairs removing the chimney breast and what sign-off there should be on it
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There should have been party wall agreements but it will depend when it was done. I've seen some awful 70's jobs where the floor bounces inches in the middle because of the way the fireplace was chopped out.
If your mate didn't have a party wall agreement at the time it's going to be a nightmare to sort out. On the other hand cracking is normal in victorian properties regardless of the other work which goes on, although that work usually makes it worse.
Airhead
I do hope you are implying the installation of suitable rsjs, or other support, for the remainder of the chimney breast and stack?