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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.
71.56 %

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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
C2010 Stair Construction - Metal framed and concrete framed - Older RenewalUrgent
G204002 Retaining Walls - Cast in Place RenewalUrgent
Air Distribution, Heating & Cooling - Ductwork RenewalHigh
Air Handling Units - Supply Fans RenewalHigh
Auxiliary Equipment - Heat Exchanger - Plate - DHW RenewalHigh
Auxiliary Equipment - Stacks & Breaching - 1969 RenewalHigh
B203004 Exterior Doors - Overhead and Roll - up - Older RenewalHigh
C1030 - Fittings - Washroom RenewalHigh
C103009 Fittings - Millwork - Laboratories RenewalHigh
C302004 Floor Finishes - Vinyl Tile - Older RenewalHigh
Ceiling Finishes - Painted Structure RenewalHigh
Chilled Water Systems - Air-Cooled Hermetic Chiller RenewalHigh
Controls and Instrumentation - Pneumatic RenewalHigh
Cooling Generating Systems - CU #1 RenewalHigh
Cooling Generating Systems - Window AC RenewalHigh
Distribution Systems - Exhaust Systems - Axial RenewalHigh
Distribution Systems - Exhaust Systems - Centrifugal RenewalHigh
Domestic Water Distribution - Drinking Fountains and Coolers RenewalHigh
Electrical Service and Distribution - Motor Control Centres RenewalHigh
Electrical Service and Distribution - Panels RenewalHigh
Electrical Service and Distribution - Secondary Transformers RenewalHigh
Energy Supply System - Natural Gas - Piping RenewalHigh
Exterior Doors - All RenewalHigh
Exterior Doors - Hardware RenewalHigh
Exterior Windows - Aluminum sunshades RenewalHigh
Exterior Windows - Older RenewalHigh
Fencing & Gates - Chain Link Fence RenewalHigh
Fencing & Gates - Others RenewalHigh
Fin Tube Radiation Units - Perimeter Heating RenewalHigh
Fittings - Millwork RenewalHigh
Floor Finishes - Carpet RenewalHigh
Floor Finishes - Ceramic Tile RenewalHigh
Floor Finishes - Hardwood RenewalHigh
G204010 Site Development - Exterior Stairs - Concrete Exterior Stairs RenewalHigh
Heated Water Distribution Systems - Heating Piping - 1st Floor RenewalHigh
Heated Water Distribution Systems - Heating Piping - 2nd Floor RenewalHigh
Interior Doors - All RenewalHigh
Interior Doors - Hardware RenewalHigh
Lighting and Branch Wiring - Exterior Lighting - Pole Mounted RenewalHigh
Lighting and Branch Wiring - Exterior Lighting - Wall Mounted RenewalHigh
Other HVAC Systems and Equipment - Refrigeration Systems - Freezer RenewalHigh
Other HVAC Systems and Equipment - Refrigeration Systems - Walk in Cooler RenewalHigh
Parking Lots - All RenewalHigh
Playing Fields - Resodding - Unpaved RenewalHigh
Plumbing Fixtures - Bradley Basins RenewalHigh
Plumbing Fixtures - Lavatories RenewalHigh
Plumbing Fixtures - Urinals RenewalHigh
Roadways - Asphalt RenewalHigh
Sanitary Waste - Piping RenewalHigh
Signage RenewalHigh
Standard Foundations - Repairs RenewalHigh
Structural Frame - Repairs RenewalHigh
Terminal and Package Units - Unit Ventilators RenewalHigh
Wall Finishes - Painted RenewalHigh
Auxiliary Equipment - Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) RenewalMedium
C1010 Partitions - Localized Deficiencies RenewalMedium
C101003 Partitions - Moveable - Foldable Partition (GYM) RenewalMedium
C103017 Fittings - Auditorium Seating RenewalMedium
Ceiling Finishes - Acoustic ceiling tiles RenewalMedium
Domestic Water Distribution - DHW Storage Tanks RenewalMedium
Domestic Water Distribution - DHW and Pool Sump Pumps RenewalMedium
Domestic Water Distribution - Natural Gas DWH - Kitchen RenewalMedium
Domestic Water Distribution - Pipes and Fittings RenewalMedium
Elevators and Lifts - Passenger - Hydraulic RenewalMedium
Fittings - Lockers RenewalMedium
Ladders & Steps RenewalMedium
Lighting and Branch Wiring - Branch Wiring - Cabling, Raceways & Bus Ducts Medium Density RenewalMedium
Other Special Systems and Devices - Shop Compressed Air Systems RenewalMedium
Pedestrian Paving RenewalMedium
Plumbing Fixtures - Water Closets RenewalMedium
Site Civil/Mechanical Utilities RenewalMedium
Stair Finishes RenewalMedium
Wall Finishes - Ceramic Wall Tile - Washrooms/Change Rooms RenewalMedium
Cooling Generating Systems - CU #2 and #3 RenewalLow
Fittings - Window Coverings RenewalLow
Landscaping RenewalLow
Other Special Systems and Devices - Dust Collector RenewalLow
Rain Water Drainage RenewalLow
Stormwater Management RenewalLow
Terminal and Package Units - Unit Ventilators - 2008 RenewalLow
Wall Finishes - LEEP [GPL3-09-094] - Painted RenewalLow