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
Code Blue in Effect Dec. 18-20
With extreme cold winter weather forecast to impact the City of Lockport later this week, a Code Blue is planned overnight Wednesday night, Dec. 18 through Friday morning, Dec. 20. The Code Blue Warming Shelter will be open from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. each night during the...
Code Blue Issued for Nov. 12-13
Due to extreme cold weather in the forecast, the City of Lockport has issued a Code Blue for Tuesday night, Nov. 12 to Nov. 13. The Code Blue Warming Shelter, located at the Salvation Army at 50 Cottage St. in Lockport, will be open from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. for city...
Census Bureau Recruitment Event Planned for Oct. 25
The U.S. Census Bureau is currently recruiting individuals to help with the 2020 Census and representatives will be in Lockport this week to host an open recruitment event. Census representatives will be at the City of Lockport Municipal Building from 10 a.m. to 2...
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