The heater is mounted to an insulated ceiling cassette to cut downward radiant losses and protect the heating element from condensation. Wall and roof glazing is double-glazed insulating glass unit (IGU) with argon fill and low-E coating, giving a U-value of 1.4 W/m²K versus 5.7 for single-pane — about 75% less heat loss through the walls. The bench can be specified with 250–400 W radiant heating in the seat surface, which is a Quebec-popular feature for elderly transit users.
Heated shelters require a 240 V single-phase service drop with a 15 A or 20 A circuit, GFCI-protected. We provide the electrical schedule, panel schedule, and stamped electrical-on-utility-pole diagram for the AHJ review. For sites without grid access, see our solar-heated combo which uses a 1500 W heater on a 600 Ah / 48 V battery — runs about 4 hours per day at -20 °C, sized for peak commute windows.
Heated shelters are most often specified by STM (Montréal), OC Transpo (Ottawa), Edmonton Transit, Winnipeg Transit, Saskatoon Transit, hospital transit nodes, and university campuses. Lead time is 8–12 weeks. Pricing adds $3,000–$7,000 to the standard structure depending on heater wattage, bench heat option, and IGU spec.
Installation, energy use, and warranty
Heated-shelter installation is 3–5 working days including the electrical service drop, panel commissioning, and thermostat / PIR-sensor calibration. Energy consumption depends heavily on duty cycle: a 1500 W heater running 8 hours per day during a 5-month Canadian winter at PIR-driven 40% duty cycle uses about 720 kWh per shelter per season — at the typical commercial rate of $0.13/kWh that's $94 per shelter per winter. Smart-thermostat shelters cut this 30–45% by tightening the rider-presence window. Warranty is 10 years on the structure, 8 years on the IGU (sealed-unit failure), 3 years on the heater element, 5 years on the thermostat / PIR control, and 2 years on the bench heat. Annual maintenance is a fall pre-season heater test and gasket inspection — typically $250–$500 per shelter per year, plus winter call-out if the heater faults.
> Key Takeaway: Climate-rated, AODA-compliant, and stamped-engineered for Canadian transit deployment — full procurement documentation included.