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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.
65.88 %

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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
Air Handling Units - East Building RenewalUrgent
Controls & Instrumentation - Pneumatic Controls - East Building RenewalUrgent
D101004 Elevators and Lifts - Wheelchair Lift - East Building RenewalUrgent
D202001 Domestic Water Distribution - Pipes and Fittings RenewalUrgent
D2030 Sanitary Waste RenewalUrgent
D2040 Rain Water Drainage RenewalUrgent
D302054 Auxiliary Equipment - HVAC Pumps - Original RenewalUrgent
D501003 Electrical Service and Distribution - Main Switchboard RenewalUrgent
D501005 Electrical Service and Distribution - Panel RenewalUrgent
Heating/Chilling Water Distribution Systems - East Building RenewalUrgent
Interior Stair Construction RenewalUrgent
Lighting Equipment - Ememrgency Lighting - East Building RenewalUrgent
Lighting Equipment - Exterior Lighting - East Building RenewalUrgent
Roof Coverings - Section C,C1,C2 RenewalUrgent
Site Civil/Mechanical Utilities - 1956 Construction RenewalUrgent
Terminal & Package Units - Perimeter Heating - East Building RenewalUrgent
B2020 Exterior Windows - Original Remaining RenewalHigh
C302004 Floor Finishes - Vinyl Tile - Older RenewalHigh
Ceiling Finishes - Acoustic Tile RenewalHigh
D2010 Plumbing Fixtures - Bradley Basin RenewalHigh
D201001 Plumbing Fixtures - Water Closets RenewalHigh
D201002 Plumbing Fixtures - Urinals RenewalHigh
D304007 Distribution Systems - Exhaust Systems - East Building RenewalHigh
D502001 Lighting and Branch Wiring - Branch Wiring RenewalHigh
Exterior Doors & Hardware - Remaining Doors RenewalHigh
Exterior Walls - Localized Deficiencies RenewalHigh
Fencing & Gates - Chain Link Perimeter Fencing RenewalHigh
Fencing & Gates - Wooden Fencing RenewalHigh
Fittings - Millwork RenewalHigh
Fittings - Washroom Partitions RenewalHigh
Floor Finishes - Sheet Vinyl RenewalHigh
Wall Finishes - Painted RenewalHigh
Interior Doors & Hardware RenewalMedium
Landscaping RenewalMedium
Parking Lots - Northeast Lot RenewalMedium
Partitions - Localized Deficiencies RenewalMedium
Partitions - Moveable - East Building - Staff Room RenewalMedium
Partitions - Moveable General Purpose Room - East Building RenewalMedium
Stormwater Management RenewalMedium