ColdGuard Swing Door Earns Florida Code Approval

Florida homeowners and builders replacing entry doors now have a state-approved option tested for wind and impact.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Appliances

Plain closed entry door set into a pale stucco wall of a Florida house, with palm and shrubs in the foreground and a concrete stoop. — Chase Doors received Florida Building Code Product Approval for its ColdGuard Gen II Swing Door, validating its compliance with state wind-resistance and impact requirements for homeowners and builders. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

Chase Doors has received Florida Building Code Product Approval for its ColdGuard Gen II Swing Door, validating its compliance with state requirements for structural integrity, wind resistance, and impact performance. The door is offered in 3-sided and 4-sided configurations for Florida homeowners and builders.

Why it matters

Florida Product Approval means the door has passed the state's rigorous testing requirements for structural integrity, wind resistance, and impact performance. For households in Florida, where storm exposure is a recurring concern, an approved door can simplify code compliance when replacing or installing an entry door.

The ColdGuard Gen II Swing Door comes in 4-inch and 6-inch panel thicknesses and accommodates openings up to 36 inches by 84 inches. It is available in 3-sided and 4-sided configurations.

The players

Chase Doors

Cincinnati, Ohio-based manufacturer of entry and exterior doors, including the ColdGuard line.

The details

Florida Product Approval was granted after the door completed the state's required testing. The approval confirms compliance with Florida Building Code requirements covering structural integrity, wind resistance, and impact performance. The approved hardware configurations are listed by the manufacturer, and homeowners and contractors should confirm the exact configuration they need against the approval before ordering.

November 3, 2026: Chase Doors announced the Florida Building Code approval for the ColdGuard Gen II Swing Door.

The Home Front

Florida's Product Approval system requires exterior building components to meet state standards for wind resistance and impact performance before they can be installed. This approval adds one more entry-door option to the list of products that meet those requirements.

If you are replacing an exterior entry door in Florida, check whether the door carries a current Florida Building Code Product Approval and confirm the approved configuration matches your opening. Have a licensed contractor verify installation, since the approval covers the product and not the installation work.

The takeaway

Before buying an exterior door in Florida, confirm the model carries a current Florida Building Code Product Approval for the configuration you need. Ask your licensed contractor to match the approved panel thickness and opening size to your home's existing frame.