The Fire Official shall use all reasonable means to see that information clearly designated by an applicant or permit holder as a trade secret is maintained as such. Such information shall be used by the Fire Official and such experts as are utilized by the Township on a need-to-know basis in order to perform their duties. Such information shall not be made available to other persons unless clearly required by an emergency situation. The Fire Official shall follow the procedures set up by the Department of Environmental Protection when dealing with trade secrets.