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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.
81.51 %

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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 RenewalUrgent
Air Distribution, Heating & Cooling - Ductwork RenewalUrgent
Air Handling Units - Original RenewalUrgent
Auxiliary Equipment - Expansion Tanks RenewalUrgent
Auxiliary Equipment - HVAC Pumps RenewalUrgent
Auxiliary Equipment - Stacks & Breaching RenewalUrgent
B302006 Roof Openings - Skylight RenewalUrgent
D202001 Domestic Water Distribution - Pipes and Fittings RenewalUrgent
D2030 Sanitary Waste RenewalUrgent
D2040 Rain Water Drainage RenewalUrgent
D302051 Auxiliary Equipment - Expansion Tanks RenewalUrgent
D302054 Auxiliary Equipment - HVAC Pumps RenewalUrgent
D302055 Auxiliary Equipment - Stacks & Breaching RenewalUrgent
D306003 Controls and Instrumentation - Pneumatic RenewalUrgent
D501005 Electrical Service and Distribution - Panel RenewalUrgent
D502004 Lighting and Branch Wiring - Exterior Lighting - Pole Mounted RenewalUrgent
D502004 Lighting and Branch Wiring - Exterior Lighting - Wall Mounted RenewalUrgent
Floor Finishes - Sheet Vinyl Floor RenewalUrgent
G30 - Underground Utilities RenewalUrgent
Heating Water Distribution Systems - HVAC Piping RenewalUrgent
Heating/Chilling Water Distribution Systems RenewalUrgent
Hot Water Boilers - Boiler #1 and #2 RenewalUrgent
Hot Water Boilers - Boiler - 1&2 RenewalUrgent
Interior Stair Construction RenewalUrgent
Other Heat Generating Systems - Heat&Cool - RTU RenewalUrgent
Site Civil/Mechanical Utilities RenewalUrgent
Terminal & Package Units - Perimeter Heating Units RenewalUrgent
Terminal & Package Units - Unit Ventilator RenewalUrgent
Air Distribution, Heating & Cooling - Ductwork RenewalHigh
Air Handling Units RenewalHigh
B101001 Structural Frame - Localized Deficiencies RenewalHigh
B201014 Exterior Walls - Masonry Re-pointing RenewalHigh
B203008 Exterior Doors - Hardware RenewalHigh
Branch Wiring RenewalHigh
C102007 Interior Doors - Hardware RenewalHigh
C103001 Fittings - Washroom Partitions - Water Closet RenewalHigh
C103002 Fittings - Washroom Accessories - New RenewalHigh
C103005 Fittings - Lockers - Older RenewalHigh
C103005 Fittings - Lockers RenewalHigh
C103010 Fittings - Millwork - Laboratories RenewalHigh
C103010 Fittings - Millwork - Laboratories RenewalHigh
C302004 Floor Finishes - Vinyl Tile RenewalHigh
Ceiling Finishes - Acoustic -Older RenewalHigh
Ceiling Finishes - Acoustic Tile RenewalHigh
Controls & Instrumentation - BAS RenewalHigh
Controls and Instrumentation - Pneumatic RenewalHigh
D2010 Plumbing Fixtures - Bradley Basin RenewalHigh
D201001 Plumbing Fixtures - Water Closets RenewalHigh
D201002 Plumbing Fixtures - Urinals RenewalHigh
D201003 Plumbing Fixtures - Lavatories RenewalHigh
D502001 Lighting and Branch Wiring - Branch Wiring RenewalHigh
Domestic Water Distribution - DWH #1 RenewalHigh
Domestic Water Distribution - Plumbing Piping System RenewalHigh
Exhaust Systems - Axial RenewalHigh
Exhaust Systems - Centrifugal RenewalHigh
Exhaust Systems RenewalHigh
Exterior Doors & Hardware RenewalHigh
Exterior Doors - Hollow Metal & Aluminum RenewalHigh
Exterior Walls - Localized Deterioration RenewalHigh
Fencing & Gates - Chain Link Fence RenewalHigh
Fittings - Millwork - Cabinet & Counter RenewalHigh
Fittings - Millwork RenewalHigh
Floor Finishes - Hardwood RenewalHigh
Floor Finishes - Vinyl Tile - Aged RenewalHigh
G201003 Roadways - Paved - Asphalt Paved Roadway RenewalHigh
G202003 Parking Lots - Paved - Asphalt RenewalHigh
G204001 Fencing and Gates - Chain Link Fence RenewalHigh
G204071 Playing Fields - Unpaved RenewalHigh
G204072 Playing Fields - Running Track RenewalHigh
Gas Supply System - Piping RenewalHigh
Interior Doors RenewalHigh
Interior Doors - Wood & Hollow Metal RenewalHigh
Interior Stair Construction - Metal RenewalHigh
Parking Lots - Asphalt RenewalHigh
Partitions - Localized Deficiencies RenewalHigh
Perimeter heating - Terminal Units RenewalHigh
Playing Fields - Sod - Unpaved RenewalHigh
Playing Fields - Track - Unpaved RenewalHigh
Plumbing Fixtures - Bradley Basins RenewalHigh
Plumbing Fixtures - Lavatories RenewalHigh
Plumbing Fixtures - Urinals RenewalHigh
Plumbing Fixtures - Water Closets RenewalHigh
Plumbing Fixtures - Water Coolers RenewalHigh
Roof Top AHU - Cool - #1, #5, #6 and B RenewalHigh
Roof Top AHU - Cool only - #2, #3 and #7 RenewalHigh
Structural Frame - Concrete Deck RenewalHigh
Wall Finishes - Painted RenewalHigh
Wall Finishes - Painted RenewalHigh
C1010 Partitions - Localized Deficiencies RenewalMedium
C101003 Partitions - Moveable - Foldable Partition (GYM) RenewalMedium
C103017 Fittings - Auditorium Seating RenewalMedium
Domestic Water Distribution - Eyewash Stations RenewalMedium
Floor Finishes - Ceramic Tile RenewalMedium
Floor Finishes - Terrazzo RenewalMedium
Partitions - Moveable - Gymnasium RenewalMedium
Pedestrian Paving RenewalMedium
Fittings - Horizontal Blinds & Drapes RenewalLow
Floor Finishes - Carpet RenewalLow
Floor Finishes - Vinyl Tile - Newer RenewalLow
Pedestrian Paving - Asphalt & Concrete - Paved RenewalLow
Signage RenewalLow