That still results in a physical change to the building, even if it is only temporary (or not, if the building material is unusually porous). The test that I r

That still results in a physical change to the building, even if it is only temporary (or not, if the building material is unusually porous). The test that I remember seeing applied in the past concerns "intention distruction or defacement". As I understand it, alterations (graffiti, breaking a window, removing ornamentation, etc.) that alters the physical object or space can apply.