Securable drain screen having lockable access

Abstract

A securable drain screen is provided having a rectangular frame, a lockable screen door, and upstanding screen sidewalls forming a rectangular trap with an open upper that is adapted to block large debris from entering a drain and clogging the same when deployed. Along the perimeter of the frame and positioned against each sidewall exterior surface is an extendable footer element that is threadably attached thereto and extendable outwards for bearing against the interior surface of a drain. The footers bear against the drain interior and securably position the assembly within the drain, while the lockable screen door therethrough is hinged for access through the device when snaking the drain. The hinged door includes a padlock latch for securing the door in a closed position, whereby only authorized users can remove the screen from the drain once deployed.

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