What type of device in a commercial kitchen helps to manage the risk of fire?

A manual actuation device is designed for immediate action in the event of a fire in a commercial kitchen environment. When a fire breaks out, it allows personnel to quickly activate a fire suppression system, such as a wet chemical system commonly used in kitchen settings. This swift response can significantly reduce the spread of fire and minimize damage, thereby effectively managing the associated risks.

In contrast, an audible fire alarm serves to alert occupants of a fire but does not actively suppress it, emergency lighting is meant for providing illumination during an evacuation, and a fire blanket is a passive tool that aids in smothering small fires but does not provide a systematic approach to fire risk management within a larger commercial kitchen facility.