diff --git a/lib/socket.js b/lib/socket.js
index 6cf9b52864..9a96929728 100644
--- a/lib/socket.js
+++ b/lib/socket.js
@@ -39,7 +39,8 @@ exports.events = [
 var flags = [
   'json',
   'volatile',
-  'broadcast'
+  'broadcast',
+  'local'
 ];
 
 /**