supporting joists

[680312]

hi, i'm thinking about removing a wall in my kitchen but see the joists above rest on them.The joists go full length,14ft,but rest about 6ft along on a wall seperating two parts of my kitchen.The joists measure 7"x2" and the wall to be taken down is 8ft wide.
Will i need to put up an rsj and if so how big or can i get away with joining 2 or 3 joists together along the 8ft supporting the joists.One wall is a double thickness and the other a single wall.

 

[Static]

This gets asked alot, if you want someone to design a beam for you for free then nice try but not going to happen.. as you will be putting in a building notice to BC then chances are they will want calcs for the beam so get an SE to design it..

 

[680312]

wasn't after anyone calculating a beam.There is no load bearing wall above and was thinking of doing it as a precaution as i'm not sure the joists at 7"x2"x14ft would be sufficient.

 

[Static]

Ahh sorry.. ok they 7x2" joists can span about 12ft clear span assuming they are 16" centres apart.. so no they cant span your distance and will need extra support..