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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.
69.96 %

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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 - Localized Deficiencies RenewalUrgent
Auxiliary Equipment - Condensate Tanks RenewalUrgent
D302052 Auxiliary Equipment - Heat Exchanger - Shell & Tube RenewalUrgent
Floor Finishes - Carpet RenewalUrgent
Roof Coverings - Section FG1 RenewalUrgent
Air Handling Units RenewalHigh
Auxiliary Equipment - Stacks & Breaching RenewalHigh
B201011 Exterior Walls - Joint Sealant RenewalHigh
B201012 Exterior Walls - EIFS - Localized Deficiencies RenewalHigh
B201015 Exterior Walls - Metal Siding - Modular Relocatable - Localized Deficiencies RenewalHigh
B203008 Exterior Doors - Hardware - 1964,1982 & 1984 Buildings RenewalHigh
C1030 - Fittings - Washroom RenewalHigh
C302004 Floor Finishes - Vinyl Tile RenewalHigh
Ceiling Finishes - Acoustic Tile RenewalHigh
D2010 Plumbing Fixtures - Bradley Basin RenewalHigh
D201002 Plumbing Fixtures - Urinals RenewalHigh
D202001 Domestic Water Distribution - Pipes and Fittings RenewalHigh
D202030 Domestic Water Distribution - Natural Gas DWH - 2003 RenewalHigh
D302051 Auxiliary Equipment - Expansion Tanks RenewalHigh
D302098 Roof Top AHU - Heat & Cool - Office and Gym Office RenewalHigh
D302098 Roof Top AHU - Heat & Cool - RTUs RenewalHigh
D304003 Distribution Systems - Steam Distribution Systems RenewalHigh
D304007 Distribution Systems - Exhaust Systems RenewalHigh
D305001 Terminal and Package Units - Unit Ventilators RenewalHigh
D305004 Fin Tube Radiation Units RenewalHigh
D306003 Controls and Instrumentation - Pneumatic RenewalHigh
D501003 Electrical Service and Distribution - Main Switchboard RenewalHigh
D502001 Lighting and Branch Wiring - Branch Wiring RenewalHigh
Domestic Water Distribution - Sump Pump RenewalHigh
Exterior Doors - 1982 & 1984 Buildings RenewalHigh
Exterior Doors - 1995 Modular Relocatable RenewalHigh
Fencing & Gates - Chain Link RenewalHigh
Fittings - Millwork RenewalHigh
G204010 Site Development - Exterior Stairs - Exterior Stairs - Wood RenewalHigh
G303007 Stormwater Management RenewalHigh
Interior Doors RenewalHigh
Interior Doors - Hardware - 1964 & 1968 Buildings RenewalHigh
Parking Lots RenewalHigh
Pedestrian Paving RenewalHigh
Playing Fields - Paved RenewalHigh
Playing Fields - Unpaved RenewalHigh
Steam Boiler -1 RenewalHigh
Steam Boiler -2 RenewalHigh
Wall Finishes - Paint RenewalHigh
D201001 Plumbing Fixtures - Water Closets RenewalMedium
D201003 Plumbing Fixtures - Lavatories RenewalMedium
D201006 Domestic Water Distribution - Drinking Fountains and Coolers RenewalMedium
D202031 Domestic Water Distribution - Electric Hot Water Heater RenewalMedium
Partitions - Localized Deficiencies RenewalMedium
Partitions - Movable RenewalMedium
Wall Finishes - Ceramic Tile RenewalMedium