Engineer Resources
Mechanical Insulation Resources for Engineers
Streamline your designs. Specify with confidence.
MICA is proud to offer engineers free access to the North American Commercial & Industrial Insulation Standards (9th Edition) – Printed Edition
— the industry's most trusted resource for mechanical insulation system design, specification, and detailing.
The only requirement is that you include the following language in your RFPs or specs.
Spec Language:
If used we would also supply you with any new editions that come out.
· Action and Informational Submittals
Submit completed detail plates from the North American Commercial and Industrial insulation Standards Manual, applicable to installation types required by this specification section.
· Application
Practices detailed by the North American Commercial and Industrial Insulation Standards Manual (latest edition).
· Installation
In accordance with North American Commercial and Industrial Insulation Standards Manual (latest edition).
To gain free access, contact Morgan Arwood at marwood@mica.org.
📘 What’s Inside the North American Commercial & Industrial Insulation Standards (9th Edition) – Printed Edition
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MICA Plates – detailed illustrations that standardize insulation system design, including jacketing, supports, fittings, terminations, and more
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Guidelines for material selection and installation
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Thermal and acoustic performance criteria
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Reference charts, tables, and best practices
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Compliance information for codes and specifications
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📥 Access the Manual – Free for Engineers
Get immediate access to the full MICA Manual in digital format — designed to support your project planning and specification needs. Access is reserved for licensed engineers and design professionals.
Why Engineers Use MICA
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Eliminate guesswork in mechanical insulation design
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Ensure consistency across drawings and submittals
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Specify using standardized, field-proven MICA Plates
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Save time with ready-to-use details and illustrations
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