Facility Condition Index (FCI) is a metric that measures the ratio of deferred maintenance costs to the current replacement value of a facility or asset. Expressed as a percentage, FCI provides an objective measure of asset condition that enables comparison across different facilities and supports data-driven capital planning decisions.
Key points
- FCI is calculated by dividing deferred maintenance by current replacement value
- Lower FCI scores indicate better facility condition (0-5% is typically considered good)
- FCI enables objective comparison of condition across different assets and facilities
- Used by municipalities, schools, healthcare, and commercial property managers for capital planning
- Required for compliance with regulations like Ontario O. Reg. 588/17
Formula
FCI = Deferred Maintenance ÷ Current Replacement Value
- FCI
- Facility Condition Index (expressed as decimal or percentage)
- DM
- Total cost of deferred maintenance (repairs and replacements needed)
- CRV
- Current Replacement Value (cost to replace the facility today)
Example
Scenario: A municipal recreation centre has a current replacement value of $10 million and $800,000 in identified deferred maintenance needs.
FCI = $800,000 ÷ $10,000,000 = 0.08 or 8%
Result: An FCI of 8% indicates the facility is in fair condition. Industry benchmarks suggest facilities with FCI below 5% are in good condition, while those above 10% require immediate attention.
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Enter your deferred maintenance and replacement value to get your FCI, its rating against your sector's benchmark, and the reinvestment needed to reach good.
The cost to repair or replace everything already past end-of-life.
What it would cost to rebuild the portfolio today, in current dollars.
FCI Benchmarks by Sector
FCI benchmarks vary by industry and risk tolerance:
- Good condition: FCI below 5% - Facility is well-maintained with minimal deferred maintenance
- Fair condition: FCI 5-10% - Some deferred maintenance exists but facility is functional
- Poor condition: FCI 10-30% - Significant maintenance backlog requiring attention
- Critical condition: FCI above 30% - Major intervention or replacement may be more cost-effective than repair
Healthcare facilities often target stricter thresholds (below 3% for critical areas), while industrial facilities may accept higher FCI for non-critical assets.
Why FCI Matters for Capital Planning
FCI transforms subjective facility assessments into objective, comparable data. Instead of relying on opinions about which buildings "look worse," facility managers can prioritize capital investments based on measurable condition data. FCI also provides a common language for communicating with finance teams and leadership about infrastructure investment needs.
FCI vs Depreciation
FCI and depreciation serve different purposes. Depreciation is an accounting concept that spreads asset cost over time regardless of actual condition. FCI measures actual facility condition based on maintenance needs. A well-maintained building can be fully depreciated but still have excellent FCI, while a poorly maintained newer building could have high FCI despite low depreciation.
Tracking FCI Over Time
The real value of FCI comes from tracking it over time. Rising FCI indicates maintenance backlog is growing faster than it is being addressed. Falling FCI shows capital investments are improving overall facility condition. AssetLab calculates FCI automatically from your asset register: the replacement value of assets past their service life, divided by the replacement value of every priced asset, with each site recorded daily so you can see the trend.
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