Infrastructure at PPM
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative process by providing shared space, shared tools, software, materials and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.
Safety First
Members must know the following information:
- In case of emergency, call 911.
- Our physical location is:
- 735 East Pikes Peak Avenue
- Colorado Springs, CO 80903
- use this when ordering pizza or an ambulance
IN CASE OF
EMERGENCY
sign
PPM Fire Escape Plan
- Fire Escape Plan maps are posted throughout the Makerspace.
- There are 7 fire extinguishers on the fire escape plan map. Review the PPM Fire Escape Plan for locations.
PPM Emergency
Evacuation Plan.pdf
PPM Fire
Prevention Plan.pdf
PPM Fire Escape
Plan
First Aid
- There is a FIRST AID Supply Cabinet in our Kitchen Area.
- FIRST AID Kits are available in four areas: the Kitchen, Metal Shop, Wood Shop and CNC Room.
FIRST AID
Supply Cabinet
FIRST AID
Kit
Eye Wash Stations
- Emergency Eye & Face Wash Stations are mounted in four areas: the Kitchen, Wood Shop, CNC Room and Vented Room.
Emergency
Eye & Face Wash
Station
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Wear protective equipment in all Wood and Metal Shop Areas.
- Wear gloves when using Isopropyl Alcohol and other cleaners.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Hazardous Chemicals
- All hazardous chemicals must be stored in the yellow hazardous chemical storage cabinet located in the Vented Room.
- Review the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information of unknown products before use.
- SDS information is available via the QR code on the hazardous chemical storage cabinet or this spreadsheet.
- Do not bring dangerous chemicals to the makerspace.
- Spray paint, stains, and other approved items must be stored in the hazardous chemical storage cabinet in the Vented Room.
- Please DO NOT paint indoors.
Flammables Cabinet
in the Vented Room
Impairment
- The use of PPM equipment requires you to be alert, attentive, and focused.
- Do not use any PPM work area, or any PPM tools, if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Computer Infrastructure
- Makerspace Server
- Security cameras
- Pi-hole
- Network-wide Ad Blocking
- Wi-Fi
- Fiber Gigabit Internet
- Ring video doorbell
- North Door
- RFID-controlled entrances (2)
- North and South Doors
- RFID tool access
- SawStop and BOSS Laser
- Under development, 03/11/22 Steve Leininger
Equipment
- Pallet jack donated 02/21/22 by Qualtek Manufacturing
- Air compressor(s)
- Chain hoist (in Metal Shop)
- Ladders
- Scaffolds
- Tool carts
- Furniture dollies (2)
- Hand trucks (2-wheelers)
Exterior
The Building
Finished sign
(May 2018)
Volunteers cleaning up
(May 2018)
PPM
735 E. Pikes Peak Ave.
(June 2016)
DON'S CYCLES
735 E. Pikes Peak Ave.
(July 1990)
Woodland Furniture ad
735 E. Pikes Peak Ave.
(May 1974)
- Security cameras
- Parking
- Free off-street parking, north and south sides of building
See Also
Links to other PPM Wiki pages:
Other Fun Stuff
Links to external sites:
- Our neighbors:
- The Plaza at Pikes Peak -- Apartments
- PikeRide -- Electric Bike Share
- Wolf and Key -- Marketing
- The Catalyst Campus For Technology & Innovation
Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.