The placing or distributing of any inflammable, explosive or combustible materials or substance or any device in any building or property mentioned in §§ 16-11-110 to 16-11-140 in an arrangement or preparation with intent eventually wilfully and maliciously to set fire to or burn the same or to procure the setting fire to or burning of the same shall for the purposes of § 16-11-190 constitute an attempt to burn such building or property.