diff --git a/.asf.yaml b/.asf.yaml
index 8a89d1d..bf4c708 100644
--- a/.asf.yaml
+++ b/.asf.yaml
@@ -33,6 +33,10 @@ github:
         # contexts are the names of checks that must pass
         contexts:
           - Code is formatted
+      required_pull_request_reviews:
+        dismiss_stale_reviews: false
+        require_code_owner_reviews: false
+        required_approving_review_count: 1
 
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