diff --git a/pricing/init.py b/pricing/init.py
index 7e8254d..5ac5ff3 100644
--- a/pricing/init.py
+++ b/pricing/init.py
@@ -33,8 +33,8 @@ def load_pricing():
 	env.load_pricing_data = PricingProgram.load_pricing_data
 	env.get_pricing_program = PricingProgram.get_pricing_program
 	env.test_pricing = test_pricing
-	# Bind hot_reload event — staticmethod, ref safe (stored on class)
-	if hasattr(env, 'event_dispatcher'):
+	# Bind hot_reload event — only when running in ahserver (event_dispatcher available)
+	if getattr(env, 'event_dispatcher', None) is not None:
 		env.event_dispatcher.bind('hot_reload', PricingProgram.on_hot_reload)
 	dbpools = DBPools()
 	dbname = env.get_module_dbname('pricing')