Central States Sentry™ Series Model 7500 receives Florida Building Code Product Approval

Florida’s product approval process is among the most stringent in the country, ensuring that building components can resist the state’s extreme weather conditions, including hurricanes and tropical storms.

We’re proud to announce that our wind-rated Sentry Series Model 7500 has officially received Florida Building Code Product Approval as of June 10, 2025, under FL Approval #47173-R1. This milestone affirms the Model 7500 meets the rigorous requirements of the Florida Building Code (8th Edition, 2023) — one of the most demanding construction codes in the United States, especially for products exposed to high winds and severe weather giving building professionals and building owners the confidence to install the product in a wide variety of climates and regions.

Why Florida approval matters

Florida’s product approval process is among the most stringent in the country. It ensures that building components can resist the state’s extreme weather conditions, including hurricanes and tropical storms. The approval of the Sentry 7500 means:

• Proven performance: The door has been tested to meet the ASTM E330 standard for structural performance under uniform static air pressure and ANSI/DASMA 108, ensuring it can handle the wind loads typical of coastal regions.
• Certified wind load ratings: The 7500 product line is rated for up to +40.0/-51.0 psf, making it suitable for most Florida jurisdictions.
• Code compliance: Fully compliant with the Florida Building Code, the 7500 is now approved for use across the majority of the state, giving builders and developers confidence in its reliability and safety.

Built for strength, security and simplicity

The Sentry 7500 is engineered for environments where performance matters most:

• Strength: Features high-carbon galvanized steel alloy springs manufactured to ASTM A228 standards, offering superior fatigue, shear, tensile strength and outstanding corrosion resistance. The 26-gauge, double-seamed curtain enhances durability and environmental resistance.
• Security: Equipped with stainless steel latches compatible with commercial key locks and Bluetooth^® smart locks.
• Ease of installation: A slotted mounting system eliminates the need for bolts, while factory-installed brackets and latches simplify setup. Same-sized fasteners reduce tool requirements and installation time.
• Color and warranty: Available in 32 standard colors with up to a 40-year limited warranty, ensuring long-term aesthetic and structural performance.

Where to find it

The Model 7500 is available through all Central States sales channels, including:

• Central States Manufacturing’s network of national and local distributors
• Metal Central retail locations
• Building Works complete metal building systems
• Elevate Structures construction services

For more information about the full line of Central States Sentry doors, please click HERE.