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List of Articles by Samhar Hoz

About the Author
Samhar Hoz
Samhar Hoz, CLA-Firestopping, LEED Green Assoc., Strategy Execution Certificate Program- Harvard Business School On., is a Staff Engineer in the International Code Council’s Codes and Standards Development Division, based in the Central Regional Office. She brings a diverse background to her position, with combined experience in civil, construction and structural engineering, as well as in outreach and stakeholder management. Hoz has also served on the Code Council's Technical Services team and is an active voice in the industry, frequently speaking at professional events and conferences. She holds both a bachelor's and a master's degree in engineering.

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Date Posted: 05/27/2025
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Passive Fire Protection in the International Building Code – Part 2
Date Posted: 07/31/2023
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Date Posted: 09/23/2022
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