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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.
63.87 %

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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 - Expansion Tanks RenewalUrgent
Auxiliary Equipment - HVAC Pumps - Aged RenewalUrgent
Auxiliary Equipment - Humidifiers RenewalUrgent
Electrical Service and Distribution - Panelboards RenewalUrgent
Floor Finishes - Carpet Remainder RenewalUrgent
Roof Coverings - Section A2 RenewalUrgent
Roof Coverings - Section E RenewalUrgent
Roof Openings - Skylights Domed Acrylic RenewalUrgent
Air Distribution, Heating & Cooling - Ductwork - 1st Floor RenewalHigh
Air Distribution, Heating & Cooling - Ductwork - 2nd Floor RenewalHigh
Air Handling Units - AHU #2 to #13 RenewalHigh
Auxiliary Equipment - Heat Exchanger - Plate RenewalHigh
B201011 Exterior Walls - Joint Sealant RenewalHigh
B201014 Exterior Walls - Masonry Re-pointing RenewalHigh
B203004 Exterior Doors - Overhead and Roll - up - Older RenewalHigh
C1030 - Fittings - Washroom RenewalHigh
C103009 Fittings - Millwork - Laboratories - Older RenewalHigh
C302002 Floor Finishes - Terrazzo - Localized Deficiencies RenewalHigh
C302004 Floor Finishes - Vinyl Tile - Older RenewalHigh
C303002 Ceiling Finishes - Plaster - Double Gym RenewalHigh
Ceiling Finishes - Acoustic Ceiling Tiles RenewalHigh
Chilled Water Distribution Systems - Piping System RenewalHigh
Controls and Instrumentation - Pneumatic RenewalHigh
Cooling Generating Systems - CU #3 and #4 RenewalHigh
Cooling Generating Systems - Window AC RenewalHigh
Domestic Water Distribution - DHW Water Storage Tank - Pool RenewalHigh
Domestic Water Distribution - Drinking Fountains and Coolers RenewalHigh
Domestic Water Distribution - Pipes and Fittings RenewalHigh
Elevators and Lifts - WCA RenewalHigh
Energy Supply System - Natural Gas RenewalHigh
Exhaust Systems - Axial RenewalHigh
Exhaust Systems - Centrifugal RenewalHigh
Exterior Doors - Hardware RenewalHigh
Exterior Doors RenewalHigh
Fencing & Gates - Fencing RenewalHigh
Fin Tube Radiation Units - Perimeter Heating RenewalHigh
Fittings - Lockers RenewalHigh
Fittings - Millwork RenewalHigh
Floor Finishes - Ceramic RenewalHigh
Floor Finishes - Gym RenewalHigh
Heated Water Distribution Systems - Pipes and Fittings - 1st Floor RenewalHigh
Heated Water Distribution Systems - Pipes and Fittings - 2nd Floor RenewalHigh
Interior Doors - Wood RenewalHigh
Interior Doors - Hardware RenewalHigh
Lighting and Branch Wiring - Stage Lighting RenewalHigh
Other HVAC Systems and Equipment - Refrigeration Systems - Freezer/Cooler RenewalHigh
Other Heat Generating Systems - HRV #1 and #2 RenewalHigh
Pedestrian Paving RenewalHigh
Playing Fields - Paved RenewalHigh
Plumbing Fixtures - Bradley Basins RenewalHigh
Plumbing Fixtures - Lavatories RenewalHigh
Plumbing Fixtures - Water Closets RenewalHigh
Roof Coverings - Section B7 RenewalHigh
Sanitary Waste RenewalHigh
Stair Finishes RenewalHigh
Terminal and Package Units - Unit Ventilators RenewalHigh
Wall Finishes - Paint RenewalHigh
C101003 Partitions - Moveable - Foldable Partition (GYM) RenewalMedium
G204071 Playing Fields - Soccer Field/Football/Baseball Diamond RenewalMedium
Landscaping RenewalMedium
Lighting and Branch Wiring - Branch Wiring - Cabling, Raceways & Bus Ducts Medium Density RenewalMedium
Stormwater Management RenewalMedium