I kicked this off in the IAEI forum and was pointed to the 2011 ROP.
They seemed to have fixed most of the concerns.
406.12 Tamper-Resistant Receptacles for Dwelling
Units. In all areas specified in 210.52, all nonlocking type
125-volt, 15- and 20-ampere receptacles shall be listed
tamper-resistant receptacles. [ROP 18-62, 18-68]
Exception No. 1: Receptacles located more than 1.7 m
(51⁄2 ft) above the floor. [ROP 18-71]
Exception No. 2: Receptacles that are part of a luminaire
or appliance. [ROP 18-71]
Exception No. 3: A single receptacle or a duplex receptacle
for two appliances located within dedicated space for
each appliance that in normal use is not easily moved from
one place to another and that is cord-and-plug connected
in accordance with 400.7(A)(6), (A)(7), or (A)(8). [ROP
18-71]
Exception No. 4: Nongrounding receptacles used for replacements
as permitted in 406.4(D)(2)(a). [ROP 18-82]
