For two-prong outlets in older homes, is a neutral-to-ground ‘bootleg ground’ ever permissible, or must grounding or GF…

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For two-prong outlets in older homes, is a neutral-to-ground ‘bootleg ground’ ever permissible, or must grounding or GFCI labeling be used instead?

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Okay, so you’ve got those old 2-prong outlets and no ground wire? No sweat! Just pop in a GFCI outlet with some labels, or better yet, get a proper ground sorted out. It’ll keep everything safe, up to code, and protect you, your family and your gadgets.

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A neutral-to-ground “bootleg ground” is never permitted under NEC or CEC, as it creates a shock hazard and can mask wiring faults.

In older homes without a ground, the safe code-compliant options are to install a proper grounding conductor or replace with a GFCI receptacle labeled “No Equipment Ground.”