Commercial kitchens are required to have all 15 and 20 amp, single phase, 125 volt receptacles protected by a GFCI.
All 15 and 20 amp, single phase, 125 volt outlets in bedrooms will now be required to be arc-fault protected. This includes the smoke detectors.
A 15 or 20 amp 125-volt receptacle will be required within 25 feet of all HVAC equipment. This change extends to 1 and 2 family dwellings.
All 15 and 20 amp, 125-volt receptacles installed outdoors in wet locations are to be within an enclosure and cover that is weatherproof at all times. This refers to a cover with a domed lid that provides weatherproof protection while a cord is inserted into the receptacle.
Mechanical execution of work has been added to all low-voltage wiring types. This allows enforcement of proper installation practices to all installed systems.
A rule now requires the removal of accessible portions of abandoned low voltage cabling systems. This would encompass all data, communication and some fire systems.
Each grounded or neutral conductor will be required to terminate under an individual terminal in the panel-board. This aligns the NEC with the Underwriters Lab standard.
Exposed conductors installed outdoors must be listed as sunlight resistant. This would impact the installations of overhead service entrances.