 |
Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
 |
Title 296. Labor and Industries, Department of |
|
Chapter 296-14. Industrial insurance. |
Section 296-14-325. When does the presumption apply to former smokers with heart or lung conditions?
Latest version.
- (1) Heart problems: The presumption for heart problems will apply if a firefighter is a former smoker and last smoked two years or more prior to the cardiac event.(2) Lung conditions: The presumption for lung conditions will apply:(a) For asthma if the firefighter is a former smoker who last smoked five years or more prior to the date of manifestation of the disease; or(b) For COPD/emphysema/chronic bronchitis if the firefighter is a former smoker who last smoked fifteen years or more prior to the date of manifestation of the disease; or(c) For lung cancer if the firefighter is a former smoker who last smoked fifteen years or more prior to the date of manifestation of the disease.