diff --git a/zaza/openstack/charm_tests/ceilometer/tests.py b/zaza/openstack/charm_tests/ceilometer/tests.py
index c93dcf7..a9b704b 100644
--- a/zaza/openstack/charm_tests/ceilometer/tests.py
+++ b/zaza/openstack/charm_tests/ceilometer/tests.py
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@ class CeilometerTest(test_utils.OpenStackBaseTest):
         current_value = openstack_utils.get_application_config_option(
             self.application_name, config_name
         )
-        assert type(current_value) == bool
+        assert type(current_value) is bool
         new_value = not current_value
 
         # Convert bool to str