diff --git a/src/server/BreCal/validators/validation_rule_functions.py b/src/server/BreCal/validators/validation_rule_functions.py
index 5e381c7..dc830e9 100644
--- a/src/server/BreCal/validators/validation_rule_functions.py
+++ b/src/server/BreCal/validators/validation_rule_functions.py
@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ class ValidationRuleBaseFunctions():
         self.sql_handler = sql_handler
         self.time_logic = TimeLogic()
         self.error_message_dict = error_message_dict
-        self.ignore_port_administration_flag = True # flag: turn off all port administration validation rules
+        self.ignore_port_administration_flag = False # flag: turn off all port administration validation rules
 
     def describe_error_message(self, key)->str:
         """