diff --git a/source/Blocks/BlockHandler.cpp b/source/Blocks/BlockHandler.cpp
index 6d5394a9b..4aaf47306 100644
--- a/source/Blocks/BlockHandler.cpp
+++ b/source/Blocks/BlockHandler.cpp
@@ -404,15 +404,6 @@ bool cBlockHandler::DoesIgnoreBuildCollision(void)
 
 
 
-bool cBlockHandler::CanBePlacedOnSide(void)
-{
-	return true;
-}
-
-
-
-
-
 bool cBlockHandler::DoesDropOnUnsuitable(void)
 {
 	return true;
diff --git a/source/Blocks/BlockHandler.h b/source/Blocks/BlockHandler.h
index c1df7e934..0487505ee 100644
--- a/source/Blocks/BlockHandler.h
+++ b/source/Blocks/BlockHandler.h
@@ -96,9 +96,6 @@ public:
 	For example blocks placed "on" snow will be placed at the same position. So: Snow ignores Build collision
 	*/
 	virtual bool DoesIgnoreBuildCollision(void);
-	
-	/// Indicates this block can be placed on the side of other blocks. Default: true
-	virtual bool CanBePlacedOnSide(void);
 
 	/// Does this block drop if it gets destroyed by an unsuitable situation? Default: true
 	virtual bool DoesDropOnUnsuitable(void);
diff --git a/source/ClientHandle.cpp b/source/ClientHandle.cpp
index f915fd7ae..b0f18a4c0 100644
--- a/source/ClientHandle.cpp
+++ b/source/ClientHandle.cpp
@@ -929,13 +929,6 @@ void cClientHandle::HandlePlaceBlock(int a_BlockX, int a_BlockY, int a_BlockZ, c
 	
 	cBlockHandler * NewBlock = BlockHandler(BlockType);
 
-	if ((a_BlockFace != BLOCK_FACE_TOP) && !NewBlock->CanBePlacedOnSide())
-	{
-		// Cannot be placed on the side of an other block
-		World->SendBlockTo(a_BlockX, a_BlockY, a_BlockZ, m_Player);
-		return;
-	}
-
 	if (cRoot::Get()->GetPluginManager()->CallHookPlayerPlacingBlock(*m_Player, a_BlockX, a_BlockY, a_BlockZ, a_BlockFace, a_CursorX, a_CursorY, a_CursorZ, BlockType, BlockMeta))
 	{
 		// A plugin doesn't agree with placing the block, revert the block on the client: