Building Inspection Department
Chief Building Inspector - James P. McCann
Senior Building Inspector - Joseph D. Castle
Building Inspector - Clayton C. Dimmick
Housing Inspector - Jason C. Dool
Housing Inspector - David J. Miller
One Locks Plaza
Lockport, New York 14094
Phone: 716.439.6754
Fax: 716.439.6605
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm
BUILDING PERMIT FORMS:
Application for
Contractor's License*
Application Planning Board*
Application Board
of Appeals*
Schedule of
Permit Fees*
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Photo courtesy of Dennis Stierer
Building Permit:
A permit is needed for just about everything except landscaping. If in doubt, please call. We will be happy to assist you.
Demolition Permit:
A permit is required to demolish any structure.
Contractor's License:
Every contractor, even sub-contractors, must be licensed to do work in the City of Lockport. This includes:
- Application
- Proof of Insurance: $300,000 liability minimum, Workman's Comp. - C105.2 form or State Insurance Fund, DB120 or a waiver from Workman's Compensation Board
- $100.00 fee
- Licenses are valid from January 1 - December 31 and are not prorated.
Planning Board Meetings are held the first (1st) Monday of each month at 5:00pm. Request must be submitted 10 days prior to the meeting (exceptions for holidays).
Zoning Board of Appeals Meetings are held the fourth (4th) Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm. Five (5) appeals are heard each month. Requests must be submitted to the Building Inspection Department 15 days prior to the meeting date.
Niagara County Planning: You are required to submit your request to the Niagara County Planning Board to be reviewed if the property in question is located within 500' of the boundary of a:
- City, Town or Village
- State or County Land with a Public Building
- Existing or proposed Park or Recreation Area
- Existing or proposed State or County Parkway, Road or Highway, or County-owned drainage channel
- Farm operation located in an agricultural district (except for area variances).
- There is a $75 fee to be paid at the time of submittal.
Master Plumber Test is given once a year. Date is determined in January. Applications must be submitted and given approval from the Plumbing Board. $100.00 fee.
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