diff --git a/utils/bazel/.bazelrc b/utils/bazel/.bazelrc
index b2b472b1e2d5..b0f137f9d1b4 100644
--- a/utils/bazel/.bazelrc
+++ b/utils/bazel/.bazelrc
@@ -22,6 +22,9 @@ build --dynamic_mode=off
 # based on compilation_mode.
 build --strip=never
 
+# Add layering check to all projects.
+build --features=layering_check
+
 ###############################################################################
 # Options to select different strategies for linking potential dependent
 # libraries. The default leaves it disabled.