Convenience outlets spacing was lowered from 20' to every 12' for dwellings.
Minimum of a 100a 3-wire service is recommended
The 5' tap rules becomes 10'
The term "General Use" now is "Dry Location"
Required use of grounding type receptacles was extended to basements, garages and outdoors
Requires overload protection for small motors of 1 HP or lower unless they are portable.