As per the subject, I'm curious to know if the above arrangement is allowed. Situation is a single skin load bearing wall (supporting 1st floor only, no wall above). Lintel has been installed and brickwork below knocked out. Three of the joists from the floor above rest directly on the lintel now (packed with slate). Lintel sits on 20cm bearings each side.
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