diff --git a/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/datum_pipeline.dm b/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/datum_pipeline.dm
index d3b599ddf50..dcb96442951 100644
--- a/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/datum_pipeline.dm
+++ b/code/modules/atmospherics/machinery/datum_pipeline.dm
@@ -92,9 +92,9 @@
 					var/static/pipenetwarnings = 10
 					if(pipenetwarnings > 0)
 						log_mapping("build_pipeline(): [item.type] added to a pipenet while still having one. (pipes leading to the same spot stacking in one turf) around [AREACOORD(item)].")
-						pipenetwarnings--
 					if(pipenetwarnings == 0)
 						log_mapping("build_pipeline(): further messages about pipenets will be suppressed")
+					pipenetwarnings--
 
 				members += item
 				possible_expansions += item