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Facility Condition Index

2022 -2023

The Facility Condition Index (FCI) rating is a measurement of the condition of a school building. It does not reflect on the safety of the building.

The health and safety of students, staff and community members are our top priority when planning school repairs. Our Facility Services staff works year-round to ensure our schools are safe regardless of their FCI rating.

Almost half of TDSB school buildings were built more than 60 years ago. Older schools often have a higher FCI rating as some building components such as walls, lights, floors and ventilation systems may require major repairs or replacement.


F.C.I.
43.01 %

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Learn more about the Renewal Needs Backlog and the Facility Condition Index, both of which include related Frequently Asked Questions.

Renewal Needs Backlog

The Toronto District School Board’s Renewal Needs Backlog (RNB) list identifies approximately 20,400 different repairs needed in our schools. The total value of those repairs was $4.2 billion as of March 2023.

For the 2022-2023 school year, the TDSB  received $292 million in provincial funding. These funds will be used to replace/repair building components identified during the Ministry’s school inspections, helping reduce the FCI of school buildings.

It is important to understand that these repairs do not represent a health or safety concern. Safety is a top priority for us at the TDSB and our maintenance plans are always focused on providing safe places for our students and staff. In order to do that, we fix the most critical problems related to health and safety first. Also, while components in a school building may be past their life expectancy (e.g. water boiler), they are in good condition and meet all required safety codes.

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Urgent Building systems that are in critical condition and have surpassed their useful service life. These systems are very important to the operation of the building (e.g. boilers, other heat generating systems, fire alarm, sprinkler system, standpipe system, public address system, roofing, etc.). Although there is no specific timeframe to repair/replace these systems, it is recommended to do it as soon as funding becomes available.
High Building systems that are in critical or poor condition and their importance to the operation of the building is less than those classified as “urgent” (e.g. brick work, exterior doors, exterior windows, rooftop units, etc.). There is no specific timeframe to repair/replace these systems; however, repair/replacement is recommended as soon as funding becomes available.
Medium Building systems that are in fair condition with low importance to the operation of the building (e.g. floor finishes, washroom partitions, millwork, etc.).
Low Building systems that are in fair or good condition with very low importance to the operation of the building (e.g. wall partitions, interior wall finishes, interior doors, fences, etc.).
Brief DescriptionPriority
Auxiliary Equipment - Humidifiers RenewalUrgent
Heating/Chilling water distribution systems RenewalUrgent
Site Civil/Mechanical Utilities - Water RenewalUrgent
?G204001 Wrought Iron Fencing RenewalHigh
B201014 Exterior Walls - Masonry Re-pointing - Original RenewalHigh
B203008 Exterior Doors - Hardware RenewalHigh
Branch Wiring RenewalHigh
C102007 Interior Doors - Hardware - New RenewalHigh
C103001 Fittings - Washroom Partitions - Water Closet RenewalHigh
C103002 Fittings - Washroom Accessories RenewalHigh
C302004 Floor Finishes - Vinyl Tile RenewalHigh
Domestic Water Distribution - Plumbing Piping System RenewalHigh
Exterior Doors - All - Hollow Metal and Aluminum RenewalHigh
Exterior Windows - Original Building RenewalHigh
Fittings - Millwork RenewalHigh
Floor Finishes - Carpet RenewalHigh
G204001 Fencing and Gates - Chain Link Fence RenewalHigh
Interior Doors - Original Building RenewalHigh
Pedestrian Paving- Concrete Paved RenewalHigh
Perimeter Heating - Terminal Units RenewalHigh
Plumbing Fixtures - Lavatories RenewalHigh
Plumbing Fixtures - Water Closets RenewalHigh
Plumbing Fixtures - Water Fountains RenewalHigh
Roof Coverings - Section AB1 RenewalHigh
Signage RenewalHigh
Stormwater Management RenewalHigh
Wall Finishes - Painted - Classrooms RenewalHigh
C1010 Partitions - Localized Deficiencies RenewalMedium
Ceiling Finishes - Suspended Acoustic Panel RenewalMedium
Domestic Water Distribution - Electric Hot Water Heater RenewalMedium
Landscaping RenewalMedium
Roof Coverings - Section A,A1 RenewalMedium
Roof Coverings - Section B1,B5,D6,G RenewalMedium
Exhaust Systems RenewalLow
Exterior Doors - Newer RenewalLow
Fittings - Millwork - 1999 Addition RenewalLow
Fittings - Window Coverings - Venetian Blinds RenewalLow
Floor Finishes - Hardwood - Gymnasium RenewalLow
Playing Fields - Belair Playscape - Unpaved RenewalLow
Playing Fields - CPI Playstrucure - Unpaved RenewalLow
Playing Fields - Hilan Playscape - Unpaved RenewalLow
Playing Fields - Kompan Playscape - Unpaved RenewalLow
Playing Fields - Little Tykes Playscape - Unpaved RenewalLow
Playing Fields - Paved RenewalLow
Playing Fields - Playscape - Wooden and Metal RenewalLow
Retaining Walls - Service Entrance RenewalLow