diff --git a/code/modules/research/nanites/nanite_programs.dm b/code/modules/research/nanites/nanite_programs.dm
index 7ed6d02e8e..19854f1208 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/nanites/nanite_programs.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/nanites/nanite_programs.dm
@@ -205,7 +205,7 @@
 		if(passive_enabled)
 			disable_passive_effect()
 
-//If false, disables active and passive effects, but doesn't consume nanites
+//If false, disables active, passive effects, and triggers without consuming nanites
 //Can be used to avoid consuming nanites for nothing
 /datum/nanite_program/proc/check_conditions()
 	if (!LAZYLEN(rules))
@@ -241,6 +241,8 @@
 		return
 	if(world.time < next_trigger)
 		return
+	if(!check_conditions())
+		return
 	if(!consume_nanites(trigger_cost))
 		return
 	next_trigger = world.time + trigger_cooldown