Pool design and construction

Pool Design & Construction in Jamaica

Duke Sterling designs, engineers, and builds luxury concrete swimming pools across Jamaica. Full service: concept, permits, structural design, filtration, finishes, and after-care. Built to Jamaica’s Building Code & Public Health requirements.

Why choose us

Jamaica-ready designs

We design to the National Building Code of Jamaica (NBCJ)—customized from the 2018 International Codes—and current local bylaws, so your plans meet code from day one.

Approvals support

We package and submit drawings that match Municipal Corporation requirements and, where applicable, manage referrals (NEPA, NWA, Fire Brigade, MOH, NWC, ODPEM).

3D & BIM clarity

Photorealistic 3D views and model-based coordination reduce redesign, RFIs, and site clashes.

What a compliant pool project in Jamaica involves

Our build quality—what you can expect

Shell: Steel-reinforced concrete with proper bar laps, cover, and shotcrete compaction; cold-joint control; hydrostatic relief where necessary.
Waterproofing: Crystalline additives, membranes at penetrations, and expansion-joint detailing around skimmers and fittings.
Hydraulics: Balanced returns and dual main drains with anti-vortex covers; vacuum and backwash lines routed for safe discharge; equipment pad with ventilation and service clearances.
Electrical & Bonding: Equipotential bonding grid, transformer-isolated LED niche/flush lights, GFCI/RCD protection, and compliant earthing.
Decks & Edges: Non-slip finishes, falls to drains, expansion joints, and accessible entries (steps/tanning ledge/handrails).
Safety: For public/commercial pools, lifeguard ratios, signage, and barrier/fencing per the Regulations; for private homes, we recommend self-closing gates and alarms.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit for a private home pool?

You’ll need a building permit from your Municipal Corporation before construction. If the pool is for public use (hotels, villas, apartments, clubs), you will also need a Public Health operating permit and to meet ongoing operational standards.

How long do approvals take?

Many parishes indicate ~4 weeks for simple residential; 60–90 days for complex/commercial. We handle submissions and coordination.

Salt system or traditional chlorine?

Salt-chlorine generators are popular for comfort and lower manual dosing. We size systems to bather loads and local conditions and can add UV/ozone as a secondary disinfectant for commercial clarity.

What about maintenance?

We offer service plans including water testing logs (required for public pools), periodic equipment checks, and seasonal surface care.

Do you build infinity pools on slopes or rooftops?

Yes—these require specific structural design (beam/surge tank), waterproofing, and wind/splash controls; we coordinate structural engineering and building code compliance.