Building Inspection
Building Permits
Due to COVID-19, all permits will be handled electronically. For more information please contact Megan Brewer directly at mbrewer@lockportny.gov
Code Enforcement
Code enforcement in Lockport is intended to ensure all buildings are maintained to meet international building code standards. Code enforcement also deals with public nuisances and debris issues. Learn more about the office here.
The Building Inspection Department oversees the approval of construction and demolition projects within the City of Lockport. The department also works with the Common Council and state and national agencies to maintain compliance with building code standards and requirements, ensuring the safe design and construction of new structures or renovation of existing properties.
The department is also responsible for the planning and zoning activities within the City of Lockport. For questions related to zoning or the variance application process, please contact the Building Inspection Department.
Building Inspection Staff:
Dan Wojewoda
Building Inspector
Megan Brewer
Inspection Data Coordinator / Zoning Officer
mbrewer@lockportny.gov
Comprehensive Plan Updates
Recent News
Highways & Parks Crews to Begin Fall Leaf Pickup Nov. 2
The City of Lockport’s Highways and Parks crews will begin fall leaf pickup on Monday, Nov. 2. Residents are urged to get as many of their leaves raked into the street as they can as soon as possible. Crews will begin on upper Pine Street on Monday, and will move in a...
Mayor Roman Issues Halloween Guidelines
Although our city doing quite well in keeping our COVID-19 numbers low, we must continue to be proactive and consider all CDC guidelines for Halloween this year. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has left the decision to each individual municipality with regard to whether or...
Press Release from Mayor Michelle Roman (Oct. 21)
As was announced at our press conference today (Oct. 21, 2020), the Lockport Police Department charged two juvenile males, ages 16 and 17, with the Friday night death of Cheyenne Farewell. On behalf of the city, we are extremely grateful for the dedication and...
Building Inspection
Jason Dool
Chief Building Inspector
Lockport Municipal Building
One Locks Plaza
Lockport, New York 14094
7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Office
716.439.6754
Fax
716.439.6605
jdool@lockportny.gov