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

(donated by Jason Taylor)

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

Interior and Exterior

Parking

Free off-street parking, north and south sides of building

Donations Received

Wish List

Other Fun Stuff

Links to external sites:

Broken windows theory — on Wikipedia

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.

Infrastructure at PPM

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