The City of Spokane Building Department works to ensure life safety in Spokane, Wash., through enforcement of building codes. The department offers planning and review services. It provides plumbing, electrical, mechanical, boiler and elevator inspection services. The department tests and licenses gas heating mechanics, low pressure boiler operators and oil burners. The City of Spokane Building Department also inspects certificates of occupancy. The department assists consumers in reducing energy consumption and costs. Its engineering division offers construction management for water and sewer infrastructure, streets, bridges, sidewalks and signals. The department also handles cases related to recordkeeping and audits for public works constructions. The City of Spokane Building Department additionally reviews plat applications and private projects and provides property information.
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The Dr. MLK Jr. Community Center houses a number of resources for East Central Spokane. Community partners housed in the "Center" include SNAP, W.I.C, and CCS Early Headstart. We foster developing stronger families through innovative parent education programs for on-site and in-home visitation throughout Spokane. We also house a state-funded ECEAP preschool program that is free to income-eligible families.
