diff --git a/code/modules/power/lighting.dm b/code/modules/power/lighting.dm
index cf00f911d8..7d86aac89f 100644
--- a/code/modules/power/lighting.dm
+++ b/code/modules/power/lighting.dm
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@
 	if(!..())
 		return
 	var/area/A = get_area(user)
-	if(A.dynamic_lighting != DYNAMIC_LIGHTING_ENABLED)
+	if(!IS_DYNAMIC_LIGHTING(A))
 		to_chat(user, "<span class='warning'>You cannot place [src] in this area!</span>")
 		return
 	return TRUE