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.