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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.
66.05 %

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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
A101004 Standard Foundations Repairs - Parging repairs RenewalUrgent
Auxiliary Equipment - Circulation Pumps RenewalUrgent
Auxiliary Equipment - Stacks & Breaching RenewalUrgent
Heating Water Distribution Systems - Piping RenewalUrgent
Hot Water Boilers - Boiler #1 RenewalUrgent
Main Switchboards - Main Switchgear RenewalUrgent
Site Civil/Mechanical Utilities RenewalUrgent
Auxiliary Equipment - Expansion Tank RenewalHigh
B203008 Exterior Doors - Hardware RenewalHigh
Branch Wiring RenewalHigh
C102007 Interior Doors - Hardware RenewalHigh
C103001 Fittings - Washroom Partitions - Water Closet RenewalHigh
C103002 Fittings - Washroom Accessories RenewalHigh
C302004 Floor Finishes - Vinyl Tile RenewalHigh
C303006 Ceiling Finishes - Paint RenewalHigh
Distribution Systems - Exhaust Systems - Axial RenewalHigh
Domestic Water Distribution - Plumbing Piping System RenewalHigh
Exterior Doors - Painted Hollow Metal RenewalHigh
Exterior Windows - All RenewalHigh
Fittings - Millwork RenewalHigh
Floor Finishes - Carpet RenewalHigh
Floor Finishes - Hardwood RenewalHigh
G202003 Parking Lots - Paved - Asphalt RenewalHigh
G204072 Playing Fields - Asphalt School Playground RenewalHigh
Interior Doors - Wood and Hollow Metal RenewalHigh
Interior Stair Construction RenewalHigh
Lighting Equipment - Exterior Lighting RenewalHigh
Perimeter Heating - Terminal Units RenewalHigh
Plumbing Fixtures - Bradley Basins RenewalHigh
Plumbing Fixtures - Lavatories RenewalHigh
Plumbing Fixtures - Urinals RenewalHigh
Plumbing Fixtures - Water Closets RenewalHigh
Roof Coverings - Roof Sections A, E RenewalHigh
Stormwater Management RenewalHigh
Terminal and Package Units - Unit Ventilators RenewalHigh
Wall Finishes - Paint - Block and Drywall RenewalHigh
Ceiling Finishes - Acoustic Tile RenewalMedium
Energy Supply System - Natural Gas RenewalMedium
Partitions - Block Wall and Drywall - Localized Deficiencies RenewalMedium
Pedestrian Paving - Concrete and Asphalt Paved RenewalMedium
Auxiliary Equipment - Chemical Feed System RenewalLow
Controls & Instrumentation - EMS RenewalLow
Domestic Water Distribution - Electric Hot Water Heater RenewalLow
Fittings - Basketball Nets RenewalLow
Fittings - Chalkboards RenewalLow
Fittings - Lockers RenewalLow
Fittings - Window Coverings - Drapes and Blinds RenewalLow
Landscaping RenewalLow
Playing Fields - Playscape - BELAIR RenewalLow
Playing Fields - Playscape - HENDERSON RenewalLow
Playing Fields - Playscape - LITTLE TYKES RenewalLow
Playing Fields - Unpaved RenewalLow