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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.
60.62 %

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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
Interior Stair Construction - 1950 Construction RenewalUrgent
Roof Coverings - Section B RenewalUrgent
Site Civil/Mechanical Utilities RenewalUrgent
Standard Foundations Repairs - Parging repairs RenewalUrgent
B201011 Exterior Walls - Joint Sealant RenewalHigh
B201015 Exterior Walls - Metal Siding - Relocatable RenewalHigh
B203008 Exterior Doors - Hardware RenewalHigh
Branch Wiring - Original Building RenewalHigh
C102007 Interior Doors - Hardware RenewalHigh
C103013 Fittings - Retractable Stage RenewalHigh
C302004 Floor Finishes - Vinyl Tile RenewalHigh
Controls and Instrumentation - Pneumatic RenewalHigh
Distribution Systems - Air Distribution - Duct System - Gym RenewalHigh
Distribution Systems - Exhaust Systems - Axial RenewalHigh
Domestic Water Distribution - Electric Hot Water Heater - Boiler Room RenewalHigh
Energy Supply System - Natural Gas Piping RenewalHigh
Exterior Doors - Original Building RenewalHigh
Exterior Doors - Relocatable RenewalHigh
Exterior Walls - Spalling & Deteriorated Mortar Joints RenewalHigh
Fittings - Millwork RenewalHigh
G202003 Parking Lots & Roadway - Paved - Asphalt RenewalHigh
G204001 Fencing and Gates - Chain Link Fence RenewalHigh
G204002 Retaining Walls - Rail Ties RenewalHigh
G204010 Site Development - Exterior Stairs RenewalHigh
Heating/Chilling water distribution systems - Original Building RenewalHigh
Interior Doors - Main Building RenewalHigh
Lighting Equipment RenewalHigh
Lighting and Branch Wiring - Exterior Lighting - Pole Mounted RenewalHigh
Perimeter Heating - Terminal Units RenewalHigh
Plumbing Fixtures - Water Closets RenewalHigh
Terminal and Package Units - Unit Ventilators - Portables RenewalHigh
Wall Finishes - Painted RenewalHigh
C103001 Fittings - Washroom Partitions - Water Closet RenewalMedium
Ceiling Finishes - Suspended Ceiling RenewalMedium
Electrical Service and Distribution - Panel (600, 220, 120 V) RenewalMedium
G204071 Playing Fields - Unpaved RenewalMedium
G204072 Playing Fields - Asphalt RenewalMedium
C103002 Fittings - Washroom Accessories RenewalLow
Controls & Instrumentation - Original Building - BAS RenewalLow
Domestic Water Distribution - Electric Hot Water Heater - Portables RenewalLow
Fittings - Chalkboards RenewalLow
Fittings - Computer Room Drapes RenewalLow
Fittings - Window Coverings RenewalLow
Floor Finishes - Boys Washroom RenewalLow
Floor Finishes - Carpet RenewalLow
Landscaping RenewalLow
Pedestrian Paving - Interlock Paving RenewalLow
Playing Fields - Kompan and Belair Childcare Playscape RenewalLow
Playing Fields - Paris North Playscape RenewalLow
Playing Fields - Paris South Playscape RenewalLow
Rain Water Drainage RenewalLow
Sanitary Waste RenewalLow
Signage RenewalLow