NEC 2020 includes four major updates to the existing 2017 electrical code: 1. GFCI protection is now required for 125–250V receptacles within 6 feet of sinks. 2. Surge protection is now required for lines feeding dwelling units. 3. Emergency disconnects are now required for all one- and two-family dwelling units. 4. Solar panels (California directive) are now required to have outdoor emergency disconnect.