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
City Offices Closed for Labor Day; September Waste Collection Schedule
The City of Lockport Municipal Offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day. Garbage will be collected on the day following regularly scheduled collection that week. The city’s bulk item pickup will be held Monday, Sept. 14 through Friday, Sept....
C-PACE Financing Available for Commercial, Nonprofit Properties
The Greater Lockport Development Corporation has announced that commercial and non-profit building owners can now apply for financing to make energy upgrades to their buildings through a new program. C-PACE (Open C-PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) is operated by...
Temporary Closure Planned for Glenwood Avenue on Aug. 26
A temporary road closure will affect traffic in the area of Outwater Park on Wednesday, Aug. 26. From 8 a.m. to noon, Glenwood Avenue will be closed to traffic from Michigan Street at the west end to the intersection of North Transit Street on the east end. Weather...
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