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THIRD-PARTY POOL & SPA SAFETY AUDITOR

Gajanan M.
Bhide

Thirty years reading what pools and spas won’t tell you until someone’s already in trouble — independent audits for hotels, resorts, condominiums, individual residences, public institutes, sports establishments, corporate recreation centres, and private & public clubs, across India and abroad.

30 YEARS  ·  50+ AUDITS  ·  ZERO COMPROMISE

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Pune, Maharashtra, India

0.3 M — INTRODUCTIONBecause every pool deserves a guardian.

Professional Profile

Gajanan M. Bhide is a third-party Pool & Spa Safety Auditor, authorised by Starwood Hotels & Resorts prior to its merger with Marriott. Over more than three decades in the pool and spa industry, he has conducted rigorous, in-depth safety audits for leading hospitality brands across India and abroad — helping owners safeguard guests and meet international compliance standards.

Director, Phenil Health & Hotel Equipments Pvt. Ltd.
WHY IT MATTERS
A child playing poolside with a beach ball

A safe pool means families can relax and children can simply play. That peace of mind is the real outcome behind every audit.

50+
Pool & Spa Safety Audits Completed
3
International Audit Assignments
30+
Years of Industry Experience
CPO
Certified Pool Operator, APSP–USA / NSPF
0.45 M — CREDENTIALSThe auditor leading hotel brands trust.

Professional Credentials

Authorised Third-Party Auditor
Authorised by Starwood Hotels & Resorts (prior to its merger with Marriott) to conduct independent Pool & Spa Safety audits.
First Official Audit for Club Mahindra
Appointed by Club Mahindra to conduct their first official audit of Wet Water Facilities at Assonora, Goa.
50+ Safety Audits Completed
Successfully carried out more than 50 Pool & Spa Safety audits to date, including 3 international audits.
Global Standards Coverage
Audits benchmark against Starwood Global Pool & Spa Guidelines, VGB compliance and the APSP–ANSI 2006/07 Standard for Anti–Suction Entrapment Avoidance.
Recognised by the Industry
Received accolades from numerous hospitality professionals for in-depth and detailed audit reporting.
0.6 M — BACKGROUNDDepth of experience. Depth of care.

Qualifications & Background

Educational Qualification

B.E. Mechanical, College of Engineering, Pune (COEP)

Industry Experience

30+ years of extensive experience across the Pool & Spa industry

Director — Phenil Health & Hotel Equipments Pvt. Ltd.

Delivering safe, reliable and lasting solutions for steam rooms, saunas, hammams, experience showers, swirl pools and vitality pools.

Certified Pool Operator (CPO)

Certified by APSP–USA through the National Swimming Pool Foundation

MEP & Waterproofing Consultancy

Also providing full-fledged MEP and waterproofing consultancy for spa wet areas and pools.

0.75 M — REGULATORY FRAMEWORKThe fine print that keeps pools safe.

Standards & Codes Referenced

Every audit is benchmarked against the following codes and standards.

IS 15009
Indian Standard — guidelines for planning & design of swimming pools. Covers layout, depth markings, drainage, filtration, safety fencing and lifeguard provisions.
IS 2171
Indian Standard — method of test for swimming pool water, governing water-quality parameters.
ANSI / APSP / ICC–1 through 16
U.S. standards (American National Standards Institute / Association of Pool & Spa Professionals) covering barriers, suction entrapment avoidance, diving boards, slides, portable spas and public pools.
VGB Act (U.S.)
Federal law tied to ANSI/APSP–16, mandating anti-entrapment drain covers.
COMMON THEMES ACROSS ALL STANDARDS
Anti-Entrapment Drain & Suction Covers
Non-Slip Decks & Depth Markings
Self-Closing, Self-Latching Barriers
Water Quality & Chemical Thresholds
Lifeguard Ratios & Signage
0.9 M — WHAT EVERY AUDIT VERIFIESRescue-ready. Always.

Pool & Spa Safety Equipment

Core life-saving gear checked for presence, condition and accessibility on every audit.

Life ring

Life Ring / Rescue Buoy

Always within reach for emergency rescue

Reaching pole and rescue hook

Reaching Pole & Rescue Hook

Safe reach without entering the water

First aid kit

First Aid Kit

Fully stocked and accessible poolside

Rescue rope

Rescue Rope

For extended-reach water rescues

Emergency whistle

Emergency Whistle & Alarm

Instantly alerts lifeguards and bathers

Life jacket

Life Jackets

Sized for children and non-swimmers

Safety warning signage

Safety Signage & Depth Markers

Clear hazard and depth-of-water markings

Emergency contact phone

Emergency Contact Point

Direct line to on-site medical support

1.05 M — BEYOND INDIASafety knows no border.

International Audit Assignments

Extending trusted safety assurance beyond India’s borders.

Le Méridien

Paro, Bhutan

Global Guidelines Compliance

Le Méridien

Thimphu, Bhutan

Global Guidelines Compliance

St. Regis

Vommuli Island, Maldives

Global Guidelines Compliance
1.2 M — KEY CLIENTS, INDIATrusted where it matters most.

Trusted Where It Matters Most

Club Mahindra
Assonora, Goa
FIRST OFFICIAL AUDIT
ITC Grand Chola
Chennai
Le Méridien
Mahabaleshwar
Four Points by Sheraton
Vashi, Navi Mumbai
ITC Maratha
Mumbai
ITC Gardenia
Bengaluru
ITC Windsor
Bengaluru
Grand Sheraton
Prestige Shantiniketan, Bengaluru
Grand Sheraton
Brigade, Bengaluru
Aloft
Goa
ITC Rajputana
Jaipur
ITC Maurya
New Delhi
ITC Kakatiya
Hyderabad

One audit. Lasting confidence.

1.5 M — FIELD DOCUMENTATION

On-Site With Client Engineering Teams

Verified in person, not just on paper.

FIG. 1Gajanan Bhide with the engineering team at Club Mahindra, Assonora, Goa
Club Mahindra
Assonora, Goa
With the on-site engineering team
FIG. 2Gajanan Bhide with the engineering team at St. Regis, Vommuli Island, Maldives
St. Regis
Vommuli Island, Maldives
With the on-site engineering team
FIG. 3Gajanan Bhide with the engineering team at ITC Rajputana, Jaipur
ITC Rajputana
Jaipur
With the on-site engineering team
FIG. 4Gajanan Bhide with the engineering team at Grand Sheraton, Brigade, Bengaluru
Grand Sheraton
Brigade, Bengaluru
With the on-site engineering team
1.5 M — VERIFIED & RECOGNISED

Exhibits on Record

EXHIBIT A

Certified Pool Operator

Certified eyes. Trusted depths.

Certified Pool Operator certificate issued by the National Swimming Pool Foundation
Issued by National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF)
Certification No. CPO–471738
EXHIBIT B

Recognition from Industry Professionals

Every audit, a promise kept.

Recognition letter from ITC Grand Chola

“Thank you for a thorough and professional audit.”

N. Ramamoorthy — Chief Engineer, ITC Grand Chola

EXHIBIT C

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Authorisation

Trusted by Starwood. Verified by standards.

Authorisation letter from Starwood Hotels and Resorts
Official authorisation as third-party Pool & Spa Safety Auditor for Starwood-managed properties.
Mehfooz Siddiqui — Regional Senior Manager, Design & Technical Services, Starwood Asia Pacific Hotels & Resorts
DECK LEVEL — GET IN TOUCHOne call away from peace of mind.

Contact Details

ADDRESS
Shops #1, 2, 3, Namo-Addya, Plot #75, Survey #78/21, Bhusari Colony, Kothrud, Pune 411038, Maharashtra, India
CELL
+91 92255 0890
LANDLINE
+91–20–35291077
EMAIL
gajanan.bhide@phenil.com
WEBSITE
gajananmbhidepoolsafe.in

Your safety. Our concern.