37-68-101. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to:
(1) protect the health and safety of the people of this state from the danger of electrically caused shocks, fires, and explosions;
(2) protect property from the hazard of electrically caused fires and explosions;
(3) establish a procedure for determining where and by whom electrical installations are to be made;
(4) assure the public that persons making electrical installations are qualified; and
(5) ensure that the electrical installations in this state meet minimum safety standards.