WAC 296-14-325   When does the presumption apply to former smokers with heart or lung conditions?  (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.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.020, 51.32.185. 03-12-046, § 296-14-325, filed 5/30/03, effective 7/1/03.]