diff --git a/code/game/machinery/alarm.dm b/code/game/machinery/alarm.dm
index bdb7e9897c..e1297510c8 100644
--- a/code/game/machinery/alarm.dm
+++ b/code/game/machinery/alarm.dm
@@ -118,8 +118,6 @@
 		pixel_x = (dir & 3)? 0 : (dir == 4 ? -24 : 24)
 		pixel_y = (dir & 3)? (dir ==1 ? -24 : 24) : 0
 		update_icon()
-		if(ticker && ticker.current_state == 3)//if the game is running
-			src.initialize()
 		return
 
 	first_run()