Navigating District Heating Compliance: From CP1 to CDM
Compliance isn’t just a tick-box exercise — it’s fundamental to the success of every district heating scheme. At Design Tech Solutions, we guide clients through the ever-evolving regulatory landscape, ensuring their heat networks meet both national standards and local planning requirements. Whether you're a local authority, housing developer or design lead, we help you stay on track with key guidance such as CP1 2020, HNTAS, CDM regulations and energy zoning frameworks.
Why Compliance Matters in District Heating
District heating systems must meet high standards for safety, efficiency, and environmental performance. From pipework specification to health and safety documentation, getting it wrong can lead to costly redesigns, planning objections, or even project failure.
Regulations around heat networks are evolving fast in the UK — with increased emphasis on consumer protection, energy efficiency, and carbon reduction. Navigating this complexity requires technical understanding and experience across multiple regulatory domains.
How We Help Clients Meet District Heating Regulations
At DTS, we provide compliance-led design and advisory services that support clients at every stage of project development.
CP1: Code of Practice for Heat Networks
We align designs with CP1 2020 principles — covering everything from pipe sizing and insulation to metering and temperature control.HNTAS Readiness
We help clients prepare for the Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme, building compliant documentation and evidence for performance assurance.CDM 2015 Compliance
We ensure your heat network project meets Construction (Design and Management) Regulations — from risk registers to Principal Designer duties.Planning Support & Local Authority Standards
We support planning submissions with compliant design statements, environmental assessments, and consultation-ready outputs.Regulatory Checkpoints Throughout Design
We build compliance into each stage of the design process — helping avoid rework or delays during approval or tendering.
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Common UK Standards We Work With
We help clients meet technical and regulatory standards that shape the design and delivery of heat networks in the UK, including:
CIBSE CP1 – Code of Practice for Heat Networks
Heat Network Technical Assurance Scheme (HNTAS) – Design and performance verification
RIBA Plan of Work – Aligned deliverables across every stage
Local Authority Design Guides – Ensuring integration with planning and environmental requirements
Our designs are created to meet — and exceed — these frameworks.
Stay Compliant. Stay Ahead.
If you're designing or delivering a district heating scheme, staying ahead of regulation is key to getting it right — on paper, on site, and in operation. We’re here to guide you every step of the way.
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