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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.
63.05 %

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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
Main Switchboards - Switchgear RenewalUrgent
Branch Wiring RenewalHigh
C103001 Fittings - Washroom Partitions - Water Closet RenewalHigh
C103002 Fittings - Washroom Accessories RenewalHigh
C302004 Floor Finishes - Vinyl Tile RenewalHigh
C302005 Floor Finishes - Carpet - Older RenewalHigh
Ceiling Finishes - Suspended Acoustic Panel Ceilings RenewalHigh
Cooling Generating Systems - Split Ductless RenewalHigh
Distribution Systems - Exhaust Systems - Axial RenewalHigh
Domestic Water Distribution - Plumbing Piping System RenewalHigh
Exterior Doors - 1970 & 1974 Construction - Hollow Metal RenewalHigh
Exterior Doors - Hardware RenewalHigh
Exterior Walls - Stains and Deterioration RenewalHigh
Exterior Windows - 1970 & 1974 Construction RenewalHigh
Fittings - Millwork RenewalHigh
G204071 Playing Fields - Unpaved RenewalHigh
G204072 Playing Fields - Asphalt School Playground RenewalHigh
Lighting Equipment - Exterior Lighting RenewalHigh
Other Heat Generating Systems - HVAC - RTUs - 1993 RenewalHigh
Pedestrian Paving - Asphalt Paved RenewalHigh
Plumbing Fixtures - Lavatories RenewalHigh
Plumbing Fixtures - Urinals RenewalHigh
Plumbing Fixtures - Water Closets RenewalHigh
Plumbing Fixtures - Water Coolers RenewalHigh
Secondary Transformers RenewalHigh
Stormwater Management - Catch Basins RenewalHigh
Wall Finishes - Painted [2] RenewalHigh
C302002 Floor Finishes - Terrazzo - Epoxy RenewalMedium
Electrical Service and Distribution - Panel (600, 220, 120 V) RenewalMedium
Elevators and Lifts - Wheelchair Lift RenewalMedium
Exterior Walls - Joint Sealant RenewalMedium
Interior Doors - 1970 and 1974 Construction - Wood and Metal RenewalMedium
Interior Doors - Hardware RenewalMedium
Partitions - Localized Deficiencies RenewalMedium
Roof Coverings - Section D RenewalMedium
Roof Coverings - Section E3 RenewalMedium
Site Civil/Mechanical Utilities RenewalMedium
Air Distribution, Heating & Cooling - Duct System RenewalLow
Domestic Water Distribution - Electric Hot Water Heaters RenewalLow
Fencing & Gates - Chain Link RenewalLow
Fittings - Retractable Stage RenewalLow
Fittings - Window Coverings - Blinds RenewalLow
Floor Finishes - Carpeting RenewalLow
Floor Finishes - Ceramic Tile RenewalLow
Floor Finishes - Gym 1 - Rubber RenewalLow
Floor Finishes - Gym 2 Rubber RenewalLow
Landscaping RenewalLow
Playing Fields - Unpaved - Belair Playscape RenewalLow
Playing Fields - Unpaved - Goal Posts RenewalLow
Rain Water Drainage RenewalLow
Sanitary Waste RenewalLow
Signage RenewalLow
Wall Finishes - Painted RenewalLow