diff --git a/tools/maplint/lints/space_check.yml b/tools/maplint/lints/space_check.yml
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+help: "Space is only allowed next to specific types"
+/turf/open/space:
+  banned_neighbors:
+  - /obj/machinery/door
+  - /obj/effect/spawner/structure/window