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 of Lockport Public Meetings – Week of August 17 – 22
Below is detailed listing of the City of Lockport public meets for this week, Aug. 17- 22. We continue to hold Council meetings virtually, as it is difficult to allow for social distancing, and to conduct large public gatherings. We have Committee of the Whole work...

Subcommittee on Police Policy Review to Hold Community Forums
The Subcommittee on Police Policy Review will be holding community forums in Lockport’s neighborhood parks over the next several weeks. The newly formed subcommittee of 12 members, along with Mayor Michelle Roman, is charged with reviewing policing policies with local...

CCCS Offering Virtual Workshop, ‘Budgeting During Financial Uncertainty’
Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) is hosting a virtual workshop, titled "Budgeting During Financial Uncertainty" at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19. During this 60-minute presentation CCCS staff will review the importance of budgeting, including various budgeting...
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