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
Area Road Closures Scheduled to Begin in March
Repair and repaving work planned on two area roadways will cause temporary road closures impacting City of Lockport residents. Plank Road will be closed from West Jackson to Stone Road for approximately five weeks, beginning the week of March 18. The following week,...
Arbor Day Foundation Names Lockport Tree City USA
Lockport, NY was named a 2018 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. Lockport achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program's four requirements: a tree board or department, a tree care...
Code Blue Issued for March 3-8; Volunteers Sought to Help
Due to extreme cold weather in the forecast for next week, the City of Lockport has issued a Code Blue for Sunday night, March 3, through Friday, March 8. The Code Blue Warming Shelter will be available overnight for city residents in need. The warming shelter will be...
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