In NE a hommeowner can pull the permit and do the electrical in the house in which he/she lives. All other work requires a licensed contractor to pull the permit, a master/contractor or journeyman to do the work. We have a 3 to 1 ratio (3 apprentices to one license) In most of Ia outside of cities with there own rules it's open season. no AHJ no permits no inspections and no licenses issued