6(1)This paragraph applies (subject to the following provisions of this paragraph) to keeping custody of, or controlling access to, any key or similar device for operating (whether mechanically, electronically or otherwise) any lock.
(2)This paragraph does not apply to activities carried out merely incidentally to the provision of any services in connection with a proposal for the sale of any premises or other property to which the key or similar device gives access.
(3)This paragraph does not apply to the activities of a person who holds a key or other device for obtaining access to any premises for purposes incidental to the provision in relation to those premises, or in relation to an individual present on those premises, of any services that do not consist in or include the carrying out of any of the activities of a security operative.
(4)In this paragraph “lock” means a lock or similar device (whether operated mechanically, electronically or otherwise) that is designed or adapted—
(a)for protecting any premises against unauthorised entry; or
(b)for securing any safe or other container specifically designed or adapted to hold valuables.