I haven't seen this, but I don't see why it wouldn't be accepted. Another options is to use multiple mats to make up the full 10 feet. You mentioned that you have 8 feet on the landing before the stairs begin. If you put a separate 2 foot mat outside the door, and there is some sort of awning or overhang that would protect it from the elements, the combined coverage of the two separate mats would be acceptable.