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Manteno inspectors: Goshen plant shows major progress but BDA certification and sprinkler paperwork remain outstanding
Summary
B and F inspectors and Goshen representatives told the Plan & Zoning Board that most phase‑1 life‑safety work is complete but the bidirectional amplifier (BDA) lacks full certification and sprinkler holding‑tank inspection paperwork needs third‑party or on‑site verification. Village staff said final decisions on certificates of occupancy rest with the village.
Sean Fallows of B and F Construction Code Services told the Manteno Plan & Zoning Board the Goshen battery project is being built in phases: phase 1 is the assembly operation now under temporary occupancy work, and phase 2 is the battery‑cell production facility still in design. He said phase work and engineered solutions are common for specialized facilities and that B and F is requesting additional engineering reports to support alternative design solutions for phase 2.
"We have the first phase, which is going to be the assembly portion," Fallows said, and described open inspection items for phase 1 and outstanding design reviews for phase 2. He added the emergency action plan (EAP) is governed by the International Fire Code and that B and F approved the latest revision with a carve‑out that training tied to any industrial fire brigade be coordinated with Manteno's fire department.
Mike Page, a senior B and F inspector, said he has…
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