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"Boot-leg" ground connections

#92147 02/28/05 04:07 PM

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Hey guys (and gals) [Linked Image]

What is the correct NEC reference that prohibits a "boot-leg" or "false" ground in a receptacle or other equipment?

Is it 250.142(B) or there a better section?

Thanks in advance for your help! [Linked Image]

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Subject	Posted By	Posted
"Boot-leg" ground connections	safetygem	02/28/05 08:07 PM
Re: "Boot-leg" ground connections	iwire	02/28/05 08:43 PM
Re: "Boot-leg" ground connections	safetygem	02/28/05 09:58 PM
Re: "Boot-leg" ground connections	renosteinke	03/03/05 01:48 AM

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