Prior to the issuance of a permit, the applicant shall post with the health officer a cash deposit or bond guaranteeing compliance with the terms of this chapter and the applicable permit, such bond to be in an amount deemed necessary by the health officer to remedy improper work, but not in excess of $2,500. Such deposit or bond may be waived by the health officer where other assurances of compliance are deemed adequate by him. (Ord. 1547 § 1, 1974; prior code § 35.714(F)).