diff --git a/src/main/scala/li/cil/oc/common/tileentity/traits/RedstoneAware.scala b/src/main/scala/li/cil/oc/common/tileentity/traits/RedstoneAware.scala
index fdc7947731..fb3e09afe8 100644
--- a/src/main/scala/li/cil/oc/common/tileentity/traits/RedstoneAware.scala
+++ b/src/main/scala/li/cil/oc/common/tileentity/traits/RedstoneAware.scala
@@ -135,7 +135,7 @@ trait RedstoneAware extends RotationAware with IConnectable with IRedstoneEmitte
 
   override def validate(): Unit = {
     super.validate()
-    if (!canUpdate) {
+    if (!canUpdate && isServer) {
       EventHandler.scheduleServer(() => ForgeDirection.VALID_DIRECTIONS.foreach(updateRedstoneInput))
     }
   }