Washington Administrative Code
2020 Archive

Chapter 415-104 WAC
Last Update: 12/23/20

LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' AND FIREFIGHTERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
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WAC Sections
415-104-005Purpose.
415-104-011Definitions.
415-104-015Scope.
415-104-025Public records.
415-104-035Jurisdiction of director.
415-104-045Appeal of a local disability board decision.
415-104-050Review of disability board action—Appeal of director's decision.
415-104-060Records reviewed on appeals filed under RCW 41.26.200.
415-104-070Parties to a de novo hearing.
415-104-080The department can require an examination.
415-104-090Notice of appeal to the superior court.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
415-104-100Certification of record.
415-104-108Actuarial factors and schedules.
415-104-111How is my LEOFF Plan 2 retirement allowance affected if I return to work after retirement?
415-104-112Interim retirement allowance—Employer final compensation report—Final computation of retirement allowance—Adjustment of retirement allowance for errors.
CESSATION OF DISABILITY
415-104-115Purpose and scope.
415-104-125DRS review of disability board order.
415-104-135Notice for hearing.
415-104-145Department examination.
415-104-155Burden of proof.
415-104-165Payment of benefits pending final determination.
415-104-175Comparison of disability retirement allowance and service retirement allowance.
BENEFIT OPTIONS
415-104-202What are my LEOFF Plan 1 retirement benefit options?
415-104-215What are my LEOFF Plan 2 retirement benefit options?
MEMBERSHIP
415-104-224Purpose and scope of eligibility rules.
415-104-225Am I a LEOFF member?
415-104-235Can I terminate my status as a LEOFF member?
415-104-245Am I required to meet minimum medical and health standards in order to establish or reestablish Plan 1 membership?
BASIC SALARY
415-104-298Purpose and scope of basic salary rules.
415-104-299Basic salary table.
415-104-301What is basic salary?
LEOFF PLAN 1
415-104-305Definitions.
415-104-311How is basic salary for LEOFF Plan I determined?
415-104-3200Basic monthly rate is LEOFF Plan I basic salary.
415-104-3201Deferred payments.
415-104-3202Retroactive basic salary increases attached to a position are LEOFF Plan 1 basic salary.
415-104-3203Paid leave is LEOFF Plan I basic salary.
415-104-3204Shift differential is LEOFF Plan I basic salary.
415-104-3205Additional duty pay is LEOFF Plan I basic salary.
415-104-330What are special salary or wages?
415-104-3301Educational premium payments are not LEOFF Plan I basic salary.
415-104-3302Performance bonuses are not LEOFF Plan I basic salary.
415-104-3303Cafeteria plans are not LEOFF Plan I basic salary.
415-104-3304Leave cash outs or other severance pay are not LEOFF Plan I basic salary.
415-104-3305Overtime is not LEOFF Plan I basic salary.
415-104-3306Deferred wages that are not attached to a position are not LEOFF Plan I basic salary.
415-104-340Disability payments are not LEOFF Plan I basic salary.
415-104-3401Employer taxes and contributions are not LEOFF Plan I basic salary.
415-104-3402Fringe benefits are not LEOFF Plan 1 basic salary.
415-104-3403Illegal payments are not LEOFF Plan I basic salary.
415-104-3404Reimbursements or allowances in lieu of a reimbursement are not LEOFF Plan I basic salary.
415-104-3405Standby pay is not LEOFF Plan I basic salary.
415-104-3406Retirement or termination bonuses are not LEOFF Plan I basic salary.
415-104-350Payments in lieu.
LEOFF PLAN 2
415-104-360How is basic salary for LEOFF Plan 2 determined?
415-104-363Deferred wages.
415-104-365Retroactive basic salary increases are LEOFF Plan II basic salary.
415-104-367Cafeteria plans.
415-104-370Overtime is included in LEOFF Plan 2 basic salary.
415-104-373Paid leave is LEOFF Plan II basic salary.
415-104-374LEOFF Plan 2 part-time leave of absence.
415-104-375Salary or wages not attached to a position are LEOFF Plan II basic salary.
415-104-377Performance bonuses are LEOFF Plan II basic salary.
415-104-379Shift differential is LEOFF Plan II basic salary.
415-104-380Disability payments.
415-104-383Employer taxes and contributions are not LEOFF Plan II basic salary.
415-104-385Fringe benefits are not LEOFF Plan 2 basic salary.
415-104-387Illegal payments are not LEOFF Plan II basic salary.
415-104-390Reimbursements or allowances in lieu of a reimbursement are not LEOFF Plan II basic salary.
415-104-393Standby pay is not LEOFF Plan II basic salary.
415-104-395Termination or retirement bonuses are not LEOFF Plan II basic salary.
415-104-397Statutorily excluded payments are not LEOFF Plan II basic salary.
415-104-401Cash outs of accrued leave or other forms of severance pay are not LEOFF Plan 2 basic salary.
415-104-405Payments in lieu.
415-104-450How do I designate a beneficiary, and who will receive a distribution if I die before retirement?
415-104-455Are my spouse and dependent children eligible to have their health care insurance premiums paid for?
415-104-475How does a firefighter who provides emergency medical services transfer PERS service credit to LEOFF Plan 2?
415-104-478Am I eligible for a LEOFF Plan 2 disability benefit?
415-104-479Does my LEOFF Plan 2 disability qualify as a line of duty disability?
415-104-480Does my disability qualify me for a LEOFF Plan 2 catastrophic duty disability benefit?
415-104-481Does my disability qualify as a nonduty LEOFF Plan 2 disability?
415-104-482How are the different LEOFF Plan 2 disability benefits calculated?
415-104-483Is my disability benefit affected by choosing a survivor option?
415-104-484Is my disability benefit reduced for early retirement?
415-104-485How do I apply for a disability benefit?
415-104-486When does my disability benefit end?
415-104-487Can my disability retirement type change?
415-104-490Death or disability while performing nonduty emergency management service.
MINIMUM MEDICAL AND HEALTH STANDARDS
415-104-500Purpose.
415-104-510Minimum standards for membership—Physical examination.
415-104-520Abdomen and gastrointestinal system.
415-104-530Blood and blood-forming tissue diseases.
415-104-540Dental.
415-104-550Ears.
415-104-555Hearing.
415-104-560Table 1—Table of acceptable audiometric hearing level.
415-104-570Endocrine and metabolic disorders.
415-104-580Upper extremities.
415-104-584Lower extremities.
415-104-588Miscellaneous extremities.
415-104-590Eyes.
415-104-595Vision.
415-104-600Genitalia.
415-104-605Urinary system.
415-104-610Head.
415-104-615Neck.
415-104-620Heart.
415-104-624Vascular system.
415-104-628Heart and vascular system—Miscellaneous.
415-104-630Height.
415-104-634Weight.
415-104-638Body build.
415-104-640Lungs and chest wall—General.
415-104-644Lungs and chest—Tuberculous lesions.
415-104-648Lungs and chest—Nontuberculous lesions.
415-104-650Table 2—Table of weight.
415-104-660Mouth.
415-104-663Nose and sinuses.
415-104-666Pharynx, trachea, esophagus, and larynx.
415-104-668Miscellaneous mouth, throat, and nose diseases.
415-104-670Neurological disorders.
415-104-680Psychoses.
415-104-684Psychoneuroses.
415-104-688Personality disorders.
415-104-690Skin and cellular tissues.
415-104-700Spine and sacroiliac joints.
415-104-705Scapulae, clavicles, and ribs.
415-104-710Systemic diseases.
415-104-715Miscellaneous conditions and defects.
415-104-720Tumors.
415-104-725Malignant diseases and tumors.
415-104-730Venereal diseases.
415-104-740Mental examination.
415-104-745Mental examination—Requirement.
415-104-750Mental examination—Procedure.
415-104-755Mental examination—Retention by employing department.
ELECTED OFFICIALS
415-104-782Option to preserve LEOFF I retirement rights.
415-104-783Verification of eligibility for preservation of LEOFF Plan I membership.
415-104-784Member contributions for LEOFF Plan I elected officials.
415-104-785Employer contributions for LEOFF Plan I elected officials.
DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE
415-104-010Definitions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-010, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-15-010.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-0111Commissioned—Definition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 95-16-053, § 415-104-0111, filed 7/25/95, effective 8/25/95.] Repealed by WSR 02-18-046, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/30/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and chapter 41.26 RCW.
415-104-0112Director of public safety—Definition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 95-16-053, § 415-104-0112, filed 7/25/95, effective 8/25/95.] Repealed by WSR 02-18-046, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/30/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and chapter 41.26 RCW.
415-104-0113Elective employer—Definition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 95-16-053, § 415-104-0113, filed 7/25/95, effective 8/25/95.] Repealed by WSR 02-18-046, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/30/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and chapter 41.26 RCW.
415-104-0114Full time—Definition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 95-16-053, § 415-104-0114, filed 7/25/95, effective 8/25/95.] Repealed by WSR 02-18-046, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/30/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and chapter 41.26 RCW.
415-104-0115Fully compensated—Definition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 95-16-053, § 415-104-0115, filed 7/25/95, effective 8/25/95.] Repealed by WSR 02-18-046, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/30/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and chapter 41.26 RCW.
415-104-0117LEOFF employer—Definition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 95-16-053, § 415-104-0117, filed 7/25/95, effective 8/25/95.] Repealed by WSR 02-18-046, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/30/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and chapter 41.26 RCW.
415-104-0118LEOFF Plan I elected official—Definition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 95-16-053, § 415-104-0118, filed 7/25/95, effective 8/25/95.] Repealed by WSR 02-18-046, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/30/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and chapter 41.26 RCW.
415-104-0120Public safety officer—Definition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 95-16-053, § 415-104-0120, filed 7/25/95, effective 8/25/95.] Repealed by WSR 02-18-046, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/30/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and chapter 41.26 RCW.
415-104-0121Plan I and Plan II—Definition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 95-16-053, § 415-104-0121, filed 7/25/95, effective 8/25/95.] Repealed by WSR 02-18-046, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/30/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and chapter 41.26 RCW.
415-104-0122LEOFF—Definition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 95-16-053, § 415-104-0122, filed 7/25/95, effective 8/25/95.] Repealed by WSR 02-18-046, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/30/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and chapter 41.26 RCW.
415-104-0125Uniformed firefighter position—Definition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 96-04-003, § 415-104-0125, filed 1/24/96, effective 2/24/96.] Repealed by WSR 02-18-046, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/30/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and chapter 41.26 RCW.
415-104-020Public records. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-020, filed 2/15/78.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-030Deductions from pension payments for insurance purposes. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-030, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-60-010.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-105Election of LEOFF member to LEOFF retirement board. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-105, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-10-010.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-110Administration. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-110, filed 2/15/78.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-120Function. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-120, filed 2/15/78.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-140Location. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-140, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-25-100.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-150Meetings. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-150, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-25-020.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-160Office of the chairman. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-160, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-25-030.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-170Business hours. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-170, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-25-030.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-180Correspondence. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-180, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-25-040.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-190Identification. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-190, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-25-050.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-200Decision and order of the local disability board. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-200, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-30-010.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-201Background and purpose. [Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.050 and 1990 c 249. WSR 91-03-014, § 415-104-201, filed 1/7/91, effective 2/7/91.] Repealed by WSR 96-01-047, filed 12/14/95, effective 1/14/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 2.10.146, 41.26.460, 41.32.530, 41.50.050, 41.32.785, 41.40.188 and 41.40.660.
415-104-205Definitions for purposes of WAC 415-104-200 through 415-104-215. [Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.050 and 1990 c 249. WSR 91-03-014, § 415-104-205, filed 1/7/91, effective 2/7/91.] Repealed by WSR 96-01-047, filed 12/14/95, effective 1/14/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 2.10.146, 41.26.460, 41.32.530, 41.50.050, 41.32.785, 41.40.188 and 41.40.660.
415-104-210Processing applications. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-210, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-30-020.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-211Married LEOFF Plan 2 member's benefit selection—Spousal consent required. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.26.460. WSR 03-12-014, § 415-104-211, filed 5/27/03, effective 7/1/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 99-16-075, § 415-104-211, filed 8/3/99, effective 9/3/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 2.10.146, 41.26.460, 41.32.530, 41.50.050, 41.32.785, 41.40.188 and 41.40.660. WSR 96-01-047, § 415-104-211, filed 12/14/95, effective 1/14/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.050 and 1990 c 249. WSR 91-03-014, § 415-104-211, filed 1/7/91, effective 2/7/91.] Repealed by WSR 20-06-040, filed 2/27/20, effective 3/29/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050.
415-104-220Recording. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-220, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-30-030.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-230Legal examination of application. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-230, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-30-040.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-240Recommendation and conclusion. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-240, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-30-050.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-250LEOFF retirement board decision on application. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-250, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-30-060.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-260Notification of member. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-260, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-30-070.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-270Miscellaneous applications. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-270, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-30-080.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-300Disability retirement applications—Appeals. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-300, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-35-010.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-310Grievances. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-310, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-35-020.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-320Rules on appeals. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-320, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-35-030.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-400Notice of appeal to the superior court. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-400, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-45-010.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-410Certification of record. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-410, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-45-020.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-800Continued LEOFF membership for members in state elective positions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6). WSR 81-07-017 (Order 81-2), § 415-104-800, filed 3/10/81.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-810Contributions and service credit for members in state elective positions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6). WSR 81-07-017 (Order 81-2), § 415-104-810, filed 3/10/81.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-820Members in state elective positions—Entitlement to benefits. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6). WSR 81-07-017 (Order 81-2), § 415-104-820, filed 3/10/81.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-830Operation if in conflict with state law. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6). WSR 81-07-017 (Order 81-2), § 415-104-830, filed 3/10/81.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.