Originally Posted by
Jim Luttrall
My thought is that the damage pertains to damage to the structure.
Some codes did/do/have used the phrase "cause damage to the structure", others did/do.have used "cause damage to the surrounding area", and some just state "cause damage".
I would not take it upon myself to add the word "structure" to that.
Keep doing what you are doing, calling it out.
When it leaks and causes "damage" to their Great-Great-Great Aunt Edna's priceless antique stored next to it, you will not want them calling you, and if they do, tell them you wrote it up, then direct them to the AHJ.