diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets.dm
index 741afa2738b..6fe17b0eeff 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/crates_lockers/closets.dm
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@
 // Please dont override this unless you absolutely have to
 /obj/structure/closet/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
-	if(!opened)
+	if(mapload && !opened)
 		// Youre probably asking, why is this a 0 seconds timer AA?
 		// Well, I will tell you. One day, all /obj/effect/spawner will use Initialize
 		// This includes maint loot spawners. The problem with that is if a closet loads before a spawner,