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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.
65.90 %

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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 - Stacks & Breaching RenewalUrgent
Hot Water Boilers - Boilers #1 and #2 RenewalUrgent
Standard Foundations - Localized Deficiencies RenewalUrgent
Air Distribution, Heating & Cooling - Supply & Return Air Ducts - Level 1 RenewalHigh
Air Distribution, Heating & Cooling - Supply & Return Air Ducts - Level 2 RenewalHigh
Air Handling Units - SF #1 to SF#15 RenewalHigh
Auxiliary Equipment - Chemical Feed System RenewalHigh
Auxiliary Equipment - HVAC Pumps RenewalHigh
B203004 Exterior Doors - Overhead RenewalHigh
C1030 - Fittings - Washroom RenewalHigh
C302004 Floor Finishes - Vinyl Tile RenewalHigh
C302005 Floor Finishes - Carpet - Older RenewalHigh
Ceiling Finishes - Acoustic Tile RenewalHigh
Controls and Instrumentation - Pneumatic 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 - Panelboards RenewalHigh
Exterior Doors - 70% Original RenewalHigh
Exterior Doors - Hardware RenewalHigh
Exterior Walls - Localized Deficiencies RenewalHigh
Exterior Walls - Metal Panel RenewalHigh
Exterior Windows - Aluminum & Steel RenewalHigh
Fin Tube Radiation Units - Perimeter Heating RenewalHigh
Fittings - Lockers RenewalHigh
Fittings - Millwork RenewalHigh
Heating Water Distribution Systems - Piping - Level 1 RenewalHigh
Heating Water Distribution Systems - Piping - Level 2 RenewalHigh
Interior Stair Construction - Northeast RenewalHigh
Lighting and Branch Wiring - Exterior Lighting - Pole Mounted RenewalHigh
Lighting and Branch Wiring - Exterior Lighting - Wall Mounted RenewalHigh
Lighting and Branch Wiring - Stage Lighting RenewalHigh
Other HVAC Systems and Equipment - Refrigeration Systems - Freezer RenewalHigh
Other HVAC Systems and Equipment - Refrigeration Systems - Walk in Fridge RenewalHigh
Other Special Systems and Devices - Shop Compressed Air Systems RenewalHigh
Parking Lots - Paved RenewalHigh
Pedestrian Paving - Paved Walkways RenewalHigh
Playing Fields - Unpaved RenewalHigh
Plumbing Fixtures - Bradley Basins RenewalHigh
Plumbing Fixtures - Lavatories RenewalHigh
Plumbing Fixtures - Urinals RenewalHigh
Plumbing Fixtures - Water Closets RenewalHigh
Roadways - Paved RenewalHigh
Roof Coverings - Section D1 to D4 RenewalHigh
Terminal and Package Units - Unit Ventilators RenewalHigh
Wall Finishes - Acoustic Wall Treatment RenewalHigh
Wall Finishes RenewalHigh
B1030 Structural Columns and Beams - Localized Deficiencies RenewalMedium
C1010 Partitions - Localized Deficiencies RenewalMedium
C101003 Partitions - Moveable - Foldable Partition (GYM) RenewalMedium
C103017 Fittings - Auditorium Seating RenewalMedium
Domestic Water Distribution - Pipes and Fittings RenewalMedium
Floor Finishes - Hardwood - Girls Gymnasium RenewalMedium
Interior Doors - Hardware RenewalMedium
Interior Doors - Hollow Metal RenewalMedium
Interior Stair Construction - North RenewalMedium
Landscaping RenewalMedium
Lighting and Branch Wiring - Branch Wiring - Cabling, Raceways & Bus Ducts Medium Density RenewalMedium
Partitions - Library - Moveable RenewalMedium
Cooling Generating Systems - DX Split RenewalLow
Fencing & Gates - Chain Link (4 & 8" hight) fences RenewalLow
Floor Finishes - Carpet - Newer RenewalLow
Sanitary Waste RenewalLow
Signage RenewalLow
Stair Finishes RenewalLow
Wall Finishes - Painted RenewalLow