Section 3. Bond of contractor; failure to perform duties
The contractor or contractors shall enter into such security for the faithful performance of said work, in such sum or sums, and in such manner, as shall be approved by the aforesaid board of health or a majority of them; and in case such contractor or contractors shall fail to perform the duties required by such contract for a period of twenty-four hours after notice duly served upon him or them, said board of health shall have power to have said work done, and the expense thereof shall be charged to such contractor or contractors, and shall be deducted from amount due them; said contracts shall be submitted to and approved by the city solicitor. 1869, March 18, P.L. 397, Sec. 3.