Usually the answer is no and is a venue-specific response. The startup current for air compressors may trip the circuit breaker (shared among many teams in the pits) and no one will like you for that
What kind of air tools would you be using? I can't think of any off-hand that would be needed.
From the Admin Manual:
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4.8.7 Machine Tools at Events
When using tools in the Pit, be sure to use them properly, in a safe and controlled manner. Unsafe operation, especially those that
endanger others and your team, will be subject to scrutiny by the event staff and safety reviewers. Their findings may result in team
warnings or event expulsion.
Please adhere to the following safety rules regarding Pit safety and tool use:
■■ Tools that throw sparks are prohibited.
Examples: Electric welders, bench grinders and angle grinders.
■■ Tools that produce open flames are prohibited.
Examples: Gas welders and propane/MAPP gas torches.
■■ Floor standing power tools are prohibited.
Examples: Full-size drill presses, full-size band saws and full-size table saws.
■■ Grinding or painting in the Pit is prohibited. Designated grinding and painting areas are available to teams.
■■ Brazing/welding is prohibited at the team Pits. Use the machine shop.
■■ Soldering is permitted. Use electric iron/gun only.
■■ Small, bench-top machinery, with appropriate guards, is permitted in team Pits.
• We consider ‘small’ machinery as machinery easily lifted by one person
Examples: Small band saws, drill presses, and sanders.
■■ Small, desktop machining centers are permitted as long as they are reasonably sized. They must be appropriately covered to
prevent throwing of chips during operation.
• We consider ‘small’ machining centers to be easily lifted by one person
Examples: Desktop CNC mill.
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Whether or not it is in the rules, if a venue says "no", the answer is no.
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4.8.6.2 Local Restrictions
If a team supported machine shop is used, please note there are local restrictions such as fire codes and venue approval that you
must consider as part of the process. FIRST will do its best to convey any relevant needs and work on your behalf to gain venue
approval through a professional, legal process.
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