Vented Room
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) provides a vented, well-lit room for painting and staining, and so forth.
Our Vented Room is roughly 14 x 6.5 sq. ft. (730 cu. ft.)
It is for all our members to use without any additional required training (Level 1).
Reservations are required.
Vented Room Check-in and Reservation
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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.
Training
Step-By-Step Process for Using the Vented Room
- Use the Sign In Sheet
- Set fan and timer
- Sign in with QR code
- Setup paper
- Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
- Put away all holding stands and materials after the final coat
- Absolutely no paint or finishing materials left out, ever
- Remove workpiece as soon as dry
Rules for the Vented Room
- Projects left over 36 hours will be subject to removal from the area
- All hazardous chemicals, including spray paint, stains, and other approved items 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
- Do not bring dangerous chemicals to the makerspace
- Must be continuously ventilated during occupied hours
- Take frequent fresh air breaks while painting
- Leave painted areas if you experience eye watering, headaches, dizziness, or breathing problems
- Turn on the timer and leave the door closed while in use
- When done, leave timer on to continue ventilating the room properly
- Use the correct PPE when you’re painting. Items such as a spray painting mask, and gloves are vital
- Before you start to use your spray cans, make sure that you store them away from heat and fire. The aerosols are highly combustible, and will cause a lot of damage and potentially a lot of harm
- Clean your entire area after your job is complete; including, but not limited to, tables, walls, floors, cabinets, all materials put away
- Do not leave anything out long term
Equipment List
Vented Room Equipment
| Item | Description | Manufacturer |
Exhaust fan |
with 4-hour timer | |
| Flammable material storage cabinet |
43" wide
18" deep 65" tall |
A&A SHEET METAL PRODUCTS, INC.,
model number A245 |
storage cabinet |
metal (grey) | |
storage cabinet |
metal, with key (tan) | |
| Table 1 | 68"x 34" table, adjustable height, |
PPM
(Mathew Palfenier) |
| Table 2 | 73"x 34" table, adjustable height, |
PPM
(Mathew Palfenier) |
Flammables cabinet label
Equipment Reservations
- Use of the Vented Room REQUIRES a reservation.
- Must reserve the Vented Room at least 2 hours in advance.
- Projects left over 36 hours will be subject to removal from the area.
- If at all possible, limit your use of the vented room to ONE table.
- Use this form to sign in (No more paper)
Hand Tools
- Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
Benefits
- PPM members enjoy discounts at the following local merchants:
- (bring proof of membership)
| Company | Website | Benefit | Directions to |
 |
Woodcraft of Colorado Springs | 10% discount | 4438 Austin Bluffs Parkway |
 |
CO Lumber Specialties | 10% discount | 3636 Stone Avenue |
 |
GENERAL AIR | 10% discount | 3031 N Nevada Ave. |
 |
ACE Hardware Uintah Gardens | 10% discount | 1830 W Uintah Street |
- Map of stores that provide PPM member discounts
- Map of helpful local resources curated by our makers
- At home LightBurn subscriptions can be purchased at a discounted rate for being a PPM member.
- The discount code is saved as a Pinned Message in our 'laser-cutter' channel in Slack.
Policies
Safety Data Sheets
- Review SDS information of unknown products before use. SDS available here and via QR code in hazardous chemical storage.
- Do not bring dangerous chemicals to the space.
- Spray paint, stains, and other approved items must be stored in the flammables cabinet in the Vented Room.
- Do not paint indoors.
Spill Clean-up Kit
Red Tags
- If equipment needs repairs, place a Red Tag on it and report it via the Pikes Peak Makerspace Slack channel #red-tags-issues
- This advises others on the malfunctioning equipment and ensures that actions can be taken to service/repair the equipment.
Related Pages
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
For Additional Help
- Use the PPM Slack channel #general
- List of all PPM Slack channels
- Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.
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